Are you thinking of a golf adventure that’s a little outside of the proverbial box?
We are often asked by clients who have experienced the typical Scottish or Irish golf getaway to recommend something a little different for their next golf adventure. Look no further than South Africa! This beautiful country not only offers great golf, but also amazing wine, food, and of course incomparable life experiences in their safaris.
Although perhaps not top of mind when it comes to a golf travel destination, South Africa has a very rich golf history, producing great players like Gary Player, Ernie Els, and Bobby Locke. The country hosted the President’s Cup at Fancourt Resort in 2003, the only such competition that ended in a tie when the Tiger Woods-Ernie Els playoff ran out of daylight!
Although perhaps not top of mind when it comes to a golf travel destination, South Africa has a very rich golf history, producing great players like Gary Player, Ernie Els, and Bobby Locke. The country hosted the President’s Cup at Fancourt Resort in 2003, the only such competition that ended in a tie when the Tiger Woods-Ernie Els playoff ran out of daylight!
In addition to the three world-class courses at the 5 star Fancourt Resort, there are many other great courses around the country, including Leopard Creek, on the edge of the world famous Kruger National Park. It’s not unusual to see elephants, crocodiles, monkeys and even leopards when playing this course that has hosted many professional tournaments over the years. You can’t take a golf trip to South Africa without experiencing the unique Extreme 19th hole at Legend Golf & Safari Resort, where a helicopter takes you 430 metres above the green to hit a shot that takes over 20 seconds to hopefully land on the green, on this, the longest par 3 in the world.
But obviously South Africa has much more to offer than great golf. The wine region around Stellenbosch just east of Cape Town is world renown for its great reds, with over 200 wine and grape producers in this region alone. Visit the Ernie Els winery for a tour while staying in the beautiful city of Cape Town, which offers a bustling waterfront and incredible views on top of Table Mountain.
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| Of course the main attraction when visiting South Africa is the safari experience. It’s not uncommon to see all of the Big Five – lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard – during a short safari stay in Kruger National Park. While staying in luxury huts right in the middle of the park, you will be living among the wild animals in their natural habitat. There really isn’t an experience like it anywhere in the world. So if you’re looking for a golf getaway that’s a little off the beaten track, consider South Africa and you will come back with memories of a lifetime. For more information on South Africa, just book a trip through us! ... or give us a call to discuss. Happy Golfing! T.J. [email protected] |   |
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