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Golf at Boschenmeer:
Tee up to play on this David Frost signature golf course - the first 27-hole layout in the Western Cape. Backdrop
to your back-swing is the majestic Paarl Franschhoek mountain range. Boschenmeer blends the experience of natural beauty of
the Berg river with playability to create a golf course of true championship standard. It provides a first class
golfing experience that will both challenge the low handicap and scratch golfer, yet not be too daunting for the less experienced
'weekender'.
The Boschenmeer Golf and Country Estate with its David
Frost signature golf course, offers superb golfing. 27-hole venue that consists of the “Berg River Nine” (1-9), the “Paarl
Nine” (10-18), and the new “Boschenmeer Nine” (19-27). The new Boschenmeer Nine-holes, offers world-class
beauty and playability - to the extent that readers of Golf Today magazine voted the fourth hole of the Boschenmeer Nine as
the best in South Africa in 2002. It is the only 27-hole golf course in the Western province, and the first David Frost
signature golf course in South Africa.
Boschenmeer also offers a high-tech golf academy and driving range, as well as a state-of-the-art
club house and provision of a halfway house. Golf club hire, golf
cart hire and caddies are all available. Short Term Memberships can also be applied for if you are staying for a longer duration.
Your rental does not provide any discount on green fees - these are only provided to members of Boschenmeer.
It is recommended to book tee off times in advance to ensure you are not disappointed. It
is also worth playing the course more than once to experience all 27 holes, and of course to sample more of the wines they
have on offer after your round,
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Designed by:
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David Frost
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Holes:
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27
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Par:
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74
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Grass Type:
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Fairway - Kikuyu Greens - Bent Grass
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Length:
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Championship - 6128m Club - 5823m
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Other nearby Courses:
Pearl Valley - recent host to the SA Open. This Jack Nickolas
designed course opened in 2003 and was crowned 5th best course in South Africa.The Pearl Valley Golf Estate is surrounded by the Simonsberg
and Drakenstein Mountains and bordered by vineyards with The Berg River water hazard running through it. Pearl Valley
Signature Golf Estate and Spa is destined to become the premier residential golf estate in South Africa. Designed on 212 hectares
of tranquil surroundings for those who expect exclusivity and the finest quality lifestyle yet unmatched in this country.
The fairways are unique in that they have been sown with ‘all
season cool grass’ imported from the USA, a first in South Africa. With 17 hectors of running water, water hazards come
into play on just about every hole. Typical of a Jack Nicklaus design there are many bunkers, 76 to be exact, which have been
cleverly sculptured into the fairway and around the greens!
Facilities: Carts for hire;
Clubs for hire; Driving Range; Halfway House; Locker Facilities; Putting green and Shower Facilities. Pro shop, halfway house, bars, restaurant
De Zalze - Spier
Estate, Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands. The De Zalze golf course is operated by Spier Country Club, and designed by Peter Matkovich,
who has made the most of the stunning setting and created a course that places a premium on accuracy. The Course has a memorable layout with many challenges, especially the second nine.
The short par-four 12th is played from an island tee over a large stretch of water to a green that can be driven if you're
brave enough to carry the water. The par five with two fairways is another interesting hole set amongst the citrus trees.
The course has an excellent mix of parkland holes with its
main defences coming from the water features on several of the holes as well as the Oak tree lined Blaauwklippen River which
winds its way through the golf estate and comes into play at various intervals.
Facilities:
Pro shop, golf cards, clubs and pull-carts for hire, full clubhouse facilities, shuttle service between hotel and golf
course.
Erinvale - Erinvale Golf Club, nestled at the foothills of the Helderberg and
Hottentot Holland mountains in Somerset West near Cape Town is one of South Africa’s great golfing challenges. Situated
in the beautiful wine region, Erinvale’s breathtaking mountain and sea views are an integral part of this unforgettable
golfing experience. Designed by Gary Player Erinvale’s
beautifully manicured par 72 championship course boasts some of the country’s most challenging and spectacular holes.
Erinvale’s demanding front nine meanders through park-like terrain, whilst the back nine provide a contrasting challenge
winding its way through the foothills of the mountains with panoramic views of False Bay. The greens at Erinvale are
huge and well-shaped allowing for several different pin placements.
Facilities: Open
all year; Thursdays and on weekends for members only; in December und January only for guests of the Erinvale Hotel.
Gary Player has this to say about the course: "As you play through the back nine holes, you climb dramatically up the mountain
to enjoy the spectacular view. The sea in the distance and the many wineries for which the Cape is famous are further attractions
... I think this will be one of the best golf courses in South Africa."
Stellenbosch Golf Club - A
championship course in a parkland setting surrounded by mountains and vineyards. Scenic and in excellent condition, Stellenbosch
presents a fair challenge with some memorable holes. The stroke index 1 hole does not give up par easily. To reach this par
four in two you need a long drive followed by an approach over some out-of-bounds vineyards to an elevated green.
Facilities: caddies, changing rooms, Pro Shop, driving range, bar, halfway
house.
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