 Formed
in 1910 this Cape Peninsula championship par 72 golf course
which has hosted the SA Open, SA Amateur and the Bell's Open
to name but a few offers any golfer a challenging round of golf.
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 This
true championship course is situated in Ottery, within the Southern
Suburbs of Cape Town approx: 20 kms from the City centre and
CT International Airport.
The history of this beautiful golf course is as follows:
In 1885 at a meeting held at the Castle, chaired by Lt Gen Sir
Henry d'O Torrens, it was decided
to introduce the game of golf and starting a club. Thus the
Cape Golf Club, the first in SA, was born. The club moved around
over the years until 1906 when the official opening took place
at
it's present site. In 1910 the club hosted the SA Open and
the SA Amateur Championships for the first time. In that
year the Club was visited by HRH The Duke of Connaught who
conferred the title "Royal" on the Cape Golf Club.
The Course today is a fine test of golf especially when the
south-east wind is blowing. Essentially it is a flat parkland
course, well maintained and a pleasure to play with lovely views
of theTable Mountain Range. The fairways are narrow and tree-lined,
demanding accuracy off the tees.
Greens are well bunkered and there is plenty of water on the
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 A
well-know links course with natural beauty and incredible views
of Table Mountain and Robben Island. Dolphins and whales have
been spotted frolicking inshore and many species of birds visit
the course. A truly unforgetable experience for golfer and non-golfer
alike. |
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 Atlantic
Beach Golf Estate - 30 kms from the city centre (overlooks the
small fisherman's village of Melkbosstrand and the West Coast).
Designed a couple of years ago by Johnnic Properties this course
runs along the shore of Table Bay, a mere 20 minutes from the
vibrant heart of Cape Town.
Situated amid undulating, fynbos-covered dunes and set against
the world-renowned backdrop of Table Mountain, Atlantic Beach
Golf Estate offers a Championship "Links" Course.
On a calm day you can play your normal lofted shot or on windy
days you can use the firm turf to play low running shots beneath
the ocean breeze. The course has been built with a serious commitment
to the preservation of the indigenous fauna and flora and the
golfer will agree that it is the combination of good golf in
unsurpassed natural surroundings that make Atlantic Beach Golf
Links a unique golfing experience. |
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 (Situated
in the suburb of Tokai, in the Constantia/Tokai winelands area,
approx: 20 kms from city centre). Steenberg (which means mountain
of stone) has proved to be one of South Africa's most successful
new golf developments. Apart from superb golf there is a 5 star
hotel, winery & superb restaurant. From the first day of
play, Steenberg has received a deserved reputation for its magnificent
greens. The course, designed by Peter Makovitch, is set under
beautiful mountain surrounds and meandering through the vineyards
of South Africa's oldest wine farm. Nestling under the Constantiaberg
Mountains in Constantia valley provides for glorious views of
vines, pines, bush and the mountain flora. Peter Matkovitch
followed the gentle natural slopes of the estate and created
a challenge by introducing large waste bunkers, running creeks,
water hazards and excellent greens. |
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 Tucked
away in the lovely Clovelly Valley surrounded by dunes, Clovelly
country club is one of the Cape Peninsula's hidden treasures.
It is challenging, aesthetically pleasing and immaculately kept
course. Clovelly is situated in the Peninsula's narrow strip
of land between Fish Hoek and the warm waters of False Bay to
the East, and Chapman's Bay and the cold Atlantic Ocean to the
west. Course details: 18 holes, par-73, rating 71, 5 908 metres.
The course opened in 1924. It has excellent fairways and bent
grass greens. It is very rural with lots of trees and a rich
birdlife. The course is surrounded by Mountains and dunes. |
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 (Southern
Suburbs - 13 km's from City centre)
Since 1911 visitors to this Parklands course have not found
it to be as forgiving as it looks.
The par 4 16th hole is in the view of many, their signature
hole. Having avoided the river you're faced with a pair of bunkers
guarding the undulating green whilst behind you Table Mountain
with its ever-changing mood provides a magnificent backdrop
and silent spectator. The greens are in superb condition attracting
visitors from far and wide not to mention the PGA Tour, which
Rondebosch has hosted for the 5th time. |
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 (Situated
in the suburb of Lakeside approx: 23 km from the city centre.)
Against the amethyst slopes of the Silvermine Mountains lies
one of Cape Town's Premier courses, which was established in
1932. This 18-hole par 72 course is covered with lush vegetation
with towering trees lining many of the fairways.
A very interesting but user-friendly design with quite a few
doglegs. Not a long course and if you manage to stay out of
the trees you will achieve a good score.
From the 1st to the 18th hole, every step affords panoramic
views of the surrounding mountains.
Hosted the 1999 SA Amateur |
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