About
Durban Country Club, built by Waterman and Laurie Waters, remains renowned for its dramatic and challenging layout, and it has hosted numerous significant golf tournaments, becoming a central hub for top-level golf in South Africa.
George Waterman was a pioneering South African golf professional and course architect. Alongside fellow pro Laurie Waters, Waterman was instrumental in the creation of Durban Country Club in 1922. They faced huge challenges in shaping the landscape, which involved manual earth moving, flattening sand dunes, and clearing dense bushland to morph the area into a golf course.
Known for his dedication and expertise, Waterman left a lasting mark on South African golf, helping to establish some of the country’s key golfing venues during the early growth period of the sport. Durban Country Club became notable for its classic Cape Dutch architecture, lush vegetation, and undulating fairways, enjoying a picturesque setting overlooking the Indian Ocean. Waterman’s work contributed significantly to promoting and sustaining golf in South Africa, with his courses garnering rich history and tradition over the decades.
