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Royal Cape Golf Club
The Royal Cape Golf Club, built in 1885 by Sir Henry D'oyley Torrens,
was officially the first ever golf course in South Africa. Nine South
African Opens have been held here with winners including Gary Player (1965)
and Ernie Els (1996). Els posting an incredible 18 Under par total of
270. The South Easterly, known as the "Cape Doctor" blows across the course,
increasing the challenge of the course. The 15th hole offers up the last
short challenge before heading on the long straight back to the club-house.
The green is protected well by water, bunkers and out of bounds. Fortune,
for those who manage to land on the bridge and get a kind bounce on to
the putting surface.
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Steenberg Golf Club
In the heart of the Constantia Valley, Steenberg is the most recently
built course in Cape Town. The course works its way through the vineyards
of the oldest wine farm in South Africa. Steenberg is renowned for its
greens, particularly the 14th hole. It boasts the largest green in Africa
- 72 meters from back to front. The finale to the course is in stunning
surroundings. A mountain stream winds its way through the fairway, shadowed
by a vast array of oak trees. As one approaches the excellent facilities
of the club house, one will remember this testing course.
Distance: 6424m
Par: 72
Practice facilities: Drive range, putting green, pitch & chipping area
Hiring facilities: Drive carts, caddies, trolleys
Stellenbosch
Golf Club
Known for its University, surrounded by the winelands and under the gaze
of the magnificent Simonsberg Mountains, the Stellenbosch golf club's
positioning couldn't be more perfect. The lining of the trees, along the
golf course, gives one an impression that this challenge is quite narrow.
On the 8th,known as "Snakes and Grapes", slice or hook and you will find
where this name originates from. Leaving a straight shot the only option.
Distance: 6264
Par: 72
Practice facilities: Driving range, putting area
Hiring facilities: Drive carts, caddies, trolleys, tuition
Paarl
Golf Club
The English for Paarl is "Pearl". That literally describes the surrounding's
to this course. With Paarl Rock, wine lands , farmlands and a river running
adjacent to the course, Paarl offers an enjoyable golfing experience.
Sheltered from the South-Easterly wind, the course is lined with old trees
and has excellently kept greens. There are six par 5's,the 16th boasting
an old Acorn tree right in the middle of the fairway. A natural challenge
for the "Big Hitter".
Distance:
6268
Par: 74
Practice facilities: Practice tee, putting and chipping area
Hiring
facilities: Drive carts, caddies, trolleys &,clubs
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Erinvale
Golf Club
To the East lie the Hottentots Holland Mountain Range.
To
the North, the majestic Helderberg.
To
the South-East the Indian Ocean and to the South the Vergelegen Vineyard
Estate.
Not surprisingly this was the perfect venue for the 1996 World Cup of
Golf Tournament, won by Ernie Els and Wayne Webster. The first nine bring
you across a variation of bunker styles.
"Sod" bunkers similar to that of St. Andrew's 17th & Bunkers lined with
railway sleepers increase the challenge of the course.
Distance:
5892
Par: 72
Practice facilities: Driving range, putting and chipping area
Hire facilities: Drive carts & trolleys
Clovelly
Country Club
Described as one of the Cape Peninsula's hidden treasure's, it is situated
between the Atlantic Ocean (to the West) and the Indian Ocean (to the
East).The vantage point, of the excellent club house, overlooks the 1st,
10th and 18th. From there one will notice the accuracy demands on this
narrow course. Also adding its own challenge is the wind, especially during
the summer months. The 9th hole is regarded as one of the toughest par
5"s in the Cape. Problems on the fairway are then rewarded with a sloping
green, making par an excellent score.
Distance: 5908
Par: 73
Practice facilities: Practice tee, chipping and putting area
Hire facilities: Drive carts, caddies, tuition
Arabella
Golf Course
The course is 6,095 metres in length and has a rating of 72. It borders
the largest natural lagoon in Southern Africa, and the 18th runs parallel
to the lagoon. The clubhouse at the hotel is considered to be one of the
most luxurious and modern in the country.
At this stage selecting a signature hole is an almost impossible task
- take your pick, there are so many possibilities, however the 17th par
three rates as one of the all-time best holes and as one of the best par
three's ever.
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