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Stellenbosch Golf Club Minimize

Stellenbosch Golf Club is a championship layout that has hosted many prestigious tournaments in the past. Amongst others, the South African Open and South African Masters were hosted at this picturesque 18-hole layout. The 1999 SA Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club proved to be one of the toughest Opens.

Golf Course details:18-hole, par 72, Kikuyu grass with Bent greens. 5860m from the Mens tees and 4908m for the Ladies.
Special Features
  • Aesthetic views of mountains from clubhouse balcony
  • Surrounded by vineyards
  • Nestled in the heart of some of the world’s most famous farms
  • Par 3 7th is the signature hole
  • 4th Oldest golf club in South Africa
  • Wide variety of the finest South African wines
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De Zalze Golf Club Minimize

The name 'De Zalze' originates from the early wine farmers who produced wines on the three adjoining farms, namely Kleine Zalze, Groote Zalze and De Vleie, in the region. The historical buildings on the estate date back to 1838.

De Zalze Golf Course was opened for play in November 2000 under the name Spier Country Club. It was only in December 2003 with the opening of the new clubhouse that it changed to trade as De Zalze Golf Club, in line with the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate development. Spier, together with Kleine
Zalze, have redesigned the estate to make it one of the most sought after golf real estate properties in the Cape Winelands and South Africa.

De Zalze offers a fine mix of parkland holes, its main defences being the water features on several of the holes. The oak-lined Blaauwklippen River winds its way through the golf estate and comes into play at various intervals.

Renowned golf course architect, Peter Matkovich, designed the De Zalze Golf Course, making the  most of the stunning setting while placing a premium on accuracy.

Course Distance:5937 (Men) 5133 (ladies)

SIGNATURE HOLE
Although the scenic beauty of the area is evident on every hole, the 13th could be labelled as the signature hole at De Zalze. A boardwalk leads to a selection of tees in the heart of a dam. At 299m the hole doglegs left along the shore of the dam and depending on your tee shot crossing the water safely,the approach shot should be just a pitch. The kidney-shaped green is bunkered on the right and with water all the way up the left and around the back it makes a target not to be taken lightly. A par or less on this hole will stick fondly in the players' memory.
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Erinvale Golf Club Minimize
Designed by the legendary Gary Player. Erinvale's first nine holes are on the low, flat part of the estate and the second nine are on high, undulating ground. This will give you two different feels, but there remains a common thread – that is the standard of the superbly shaped greens, with truly consistent putting surfaces. The 1st hole, a dogleg right epitomises the Erinvale experience. You can choose a safe line straight off the tee leaving a long second to an elevated green well protected by bunkers and water to the right. The more ambitious will cut the corner with their drive. This requires a carry over water and a ditch, as well as the avoidance of trees. The reward is a short iron to a difficult target.

Throughout the course there are majestic mountain backdrops, panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides planted with vine and sparkling views of the ocean from the higher vantage points. I have chosen to describe the finishing holes on both nines. The experience and scenery will be cherished by those of you who get to play on this superb layout in the Winelands.

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Devonvale Golf Club Minimize
Devonvale is a world class championship golf course, working wine farm and residential estate offering upmarket accommodation, conferencing & event opportunities.

The scenic Devonvale Golf Estate lies a few kilometres northwest of Stellenbosch close to the N1 freeway. Devonvale - established in 1962 - is a challenging 18-hole championship course with spectacular views that stretch all the way to Table Mountain.

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