St Francis Bay is in the best condition I’ve ever seen this seaside course from tee to green. Greens smooth and pure on this Eastern Cape gem. Fairways well grassed, no need for placing. Bunker sand consistent throughout. First time after many rounds I had noticed that the stroke 1, challenging par-4 fifth which plays longer than its 379 metres, has a small pond short left of the green to catch an errant shot. It adds to the features of this strong hole.