Sports and recreation in Durban

Durban’s sporting landscape is defined by iconic venues like the Moses Mabhida Stadium, famous for its grand arch, and the historic Greyville Racecourse, a premier thoroughbred racing track. The city is a hub for golf, featuring the world-ranked Durban Country Club and the unique Royal Durban Golf Club, situated entirely within a racecourse. From the professional soccer grounds of Chatsworth and Princess Magogo Stadiums to the rugby fields of Harlequins Sports Centre, these sites represent the city's deep-rooted athletic tradition.

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Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a soccer stadium in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former…

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Durban Country Club

Existing for more than 80 years, this country club has a great homely athmosphere. You can play golf here.

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Greyville Racecourse

Greyville Racecourse is a Thoroughbred horse race track in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Royal Durban Golf Club

Established in 1892, this championship golf course is uniquely situated within the center of the Greyville Racecourse track. It features a flat, links-style layout with narrow fairways.

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Papwa Sewgolum Golf Course

An 18-hole municipal course in Reservoir Hills named after the legendary South African golfer Sewsunker 'Papwa' Sewgolum. The course is known for its hilly terrain and indigenous trees.

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DCC Beachwood Golf Course

A challenging links-style championship course located near the ocean. It serves as the sister course to the Durban Country Club, characterized by narrow fairways and coastal vegetation.

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Amanzimtoti Country Club House

A coastal golf course and clubhouse situated south of Durban, featuring a layout that borders the beach and the Manzimtoti River.

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Windsor Park

In this beautiful golf park, you can play on the finest grass with services of great quality.

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Chatsworth Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium primarily used for soccer matches. It serves as a home ground for local professional clubs and hosts various community sporting events.

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Princess Magogo Stadium

A soccer stadium in KwaMashu named after Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu. The venue was upgraded to serve as a training ground during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Harlequins Sports Centre

A multi-sport facility in the Bluff area, primarily known as the home of the Harlequins Rugby Club. It features grounds for rugby, cricket, and other club sports.

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