Shaping a modern course within a sensitive landscape.
Jacques Moukarzel
Designed in collaboration with Ernie Els Design
The Scope
The design and construction of a modern golf course on a technically complex coastal site, shaped from former sugar cane hills.
The Challenge
The site, previously used for sugarcane production, presented steep gradients, environmentally sensitive areas and significant earthmoving requirements. Golf Data had to create a playable golf course by reshaping parts of the landscape while also protecting the natural and sensitive zones between the hills.
Our Approach
Golf Data worked across both design and construction, cutting into hillsides, moving ground, shaping water bodies and carefully integrating the course into the existing terrain. The team had to balance major landscape transformation with environmental sensitivity and long-term playability.
The Outcome
Zimbali Lakes is a modern, technically demanding and highly playable golf course that sits comfortably within a challenging coastal landscape. It reflects Golf Data’s ability to deliver technically demanding work across both design and construction.
Our team will respond with clarity and next steps.
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