After days of heavy rain across the Western Cape, the historic George Golf Club has been left severely damaged after gale-force winds uprooted more than 263 trees across the 120-year-old course.
The Garden Route was battered by powerful winds on Monday, causing widespread destruction in several areas. At the golf club, greens one, four and 16 were among the hardest hit, with massive trees some believed to be more than a century old ripped from the ground.
Club management said the storm has permanently altered the landscape of the iconic course, which is regarded as one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa.
Cleanup operations are currently underway, and officials confirmed the course will remain closed until Sunday while teams work to clear debris and assess the full extent of the damage.
Clubhouse not severely damaged
Despite the destruction on the course, the clubhouse escaped without significant damage. In a brief statement, the club said the bar remains open to members and visitors.
According to authorities thousands of homes were flooded or damaged as storm systems swept across the province this past week. Informal settlements in areas including Khayelitsha, Philippi, Langa and Dunoon were among the worst affected, with roofs ripped off homes and entire communities left under water.
The City of Cape Town confirmed that at least 26 informal settlements were impacted, with more than 10 700 structures damaged and over 41 000 residents affected by the severe weather. Emergency relief teams distributed blankets, meals and shelter to displaced families as humanitarian operations intensified across the metro.
The storms also caused major transport disruptions. Floodwaters forced the closure of key routes including sections of the N1 between Worcester and De Doorns, while Du Toitskloof Pass, Bainskloof Pass and the Huguenot Tunnel were shut due to dangerous conditions.
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- Gale-force winds uprooted over 263 trees at the historic George Golf Club in the Western Cape, severely damaging the 120-year-old course and altering its landscape.
- The Garden Route experienced powerful winds and heavy rain, causing widespread destruction, including flooding and damage to thousands of homes, especially in informal settlements like Khayelitsha, Philippi, Langa, and Dunoon.
- The golf club’s clubhouse remained largely undamaged, with the bar still open, but the course will be closed until Sunday for cleanup and damage assessment.
- Over 26 informal settlements were affected, with more than 10,700 structures damaged and over 41,000 residents impacted; emergency teams are providing relief such as blankets, meals, and shelter.
- The severe weather caused major transport disruptions, closing key routes including sections of the N1 highway and several mountain passes due to flooding and unsafe conditions.
After days of heavy rain across the Western Cape, the historic George Golf Club has been left severely damaged after gale-force winds uprooted more than 263 trees across the 120-year-old course.
Club management said the storm has permanently altered the landscape of the iconic course, which is regarded as one of the oldest golf clubs in
Cleanup operations are currently underway, and officials confirmed the course will remain closed until
Despite the destruction on the course, the clubhouse escaped without significant damage. In a brief statement, the club said the bar remains open to members and visitors.
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