Atlantic Beach Golf Club:This links golf course was designed by Mark Muller in the tradition of legendary courses such as St Andrews and Pebble Beach Golf Courses and boasts an R18-million clubhouse. The course was created by architects of international golf courses, Golf Data, who are associated with Jack Nicklaus and his well-known "signature" golf courses. These professionals are also responsible for the maintenance of the golf course. The Links at Atlantic Beach Golf Course is an 18-hole, 72 par course, sporting Cynoden Gulf Green on both the fairways and the greens. The course length is 6933 yards. The striking course winds its way through rolling dunes, environed with bands of Fynbos islands. It’s easy to lose concentration with the fresh breeze off the open ocean and the truly impressive views of Table Bay, Robben Island and Table Mountain in the distance. The Atlantic Beach Links offer both the proficient and the weekend golfer a challenging experience and has been awarded with the Compleat Golfer Five-Star Golf Experience Award for the 4th consecutive time.*Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

The Arabella golf course was designed and built in 1999 by celebrated golf course architect Peter Matkovich, who is also credited with the design of Western Cape courses De Zalze and Steenberg. It is ranked by Compleat Golfer magazine as the number one golf course in the Western Cape, and is also featured in Golf Digest’s USA’s Top 60 courses outside of America in 2007. The classic parkland course, measuring 7019 yards, has kikuyu fairways and Dominant Bent greens. The dramatic views across the Bot River lagoon and the Kogelberg mountain range in the backdrop, makes for a fantastic round of golf. The 8th, 9th, 17th and 18th holes running parallel to the lagoon with indigenous Fynbos fringing the course. The Arabella golf course was awarded the Five-Star Golf Experience for the first time in 2002, and the course is complemented by a luxurious clubhouse with bar and halfway house. It also sports a fully stocked pro shop and an excellent practice area. The Arabella Golf Club has been the annual home to the Nelson Mandela Invitational charity golf tournament from 2003, hosting the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Samuel L Jackson, Ronan Keating, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Tim Clark, Lee Westwood and Sam Torrance. This golf course is guaranteed to offer one of the most memorable experiences in the golfing world. *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009”. Photo Gallery

Tucked away in the Silvermine River Valley close to Fish Hoek you’ll find the immaculate fairways of Clovelly Golf Course. Its reputation is well established throughout South Africa and beyond, each hole having a special distinctive setting and fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and False Bay. Dr Charles Molteno Murray, one of the best known golf architects of his day, designed Clovelly, and Advocate Bobby Lewin was responsible for most of the superb landscaping. At Clovelly Country Club, they produced one of Southern Africa's most charming and challenging courses, unique in that it follows neither the links nor the American tradition in its design. Famous for its rolling fairways and undulating holes, Clovelly is in perfect harmony with its rich coastal environment. The course is a par 72 over 18-holes, with a moderate course length of 6482 yards. Clovelly's championship-quality greens (bent grass/poa annua mix) are among the finest in Southern Africa. Natural sand dunes border a course rich in water features and a wide variety of indigenous flora and fauna, including steppe buzzard, guinea fowl, pheasant and peacock. It is a tight course, and has an excellent combination of trying holes, complemented by the Silvermine River, and adjacent ponds. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 43 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

In 1996, a year after the course was completed, Erinvale Golf Course hosted the World Cup of Golf and was also home to the SAA Open in both 2003 and 2004. Erinvale was also voted a Five-Star Golf Experience in 2007. The Erinvale Golf Course was designed by Gary Player, set perfectly at the foot of the Hottentots Holland mountain range in the Lourens Valley Bowl, between the well known wine estates of Fleur Du Cap, Morgenster, Lourensford and Vergelegen. At 7157 yards, this is a challenging course, which ranges from level beautiful parkland landscape on the front nine, to undulating Fynbos surrounds tucked under the mountain on the back nine, where a golf cart comes highly recommended. Gary Player noted the attraction of the ocean in the distance, the famous winelands and the dramatic climb at the 15th hole to enjoy the spectacular view across to Gordon’s Bay. This course with its pristine fairways and dramatic scenery is sure to be a favourite. The Erinvale Pro-Shop is well known to be one of the finest and best-equipped in South Africa. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 19 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

This championship course is widely considered to be one of the best in South Africa and amongst the top 100 world-wide. Of the approximate 250 courses designed by Gary Player, this spectacular Sun City course is the only one officially carrying his name and is home to the prestigious “Million Dollar Challenge”, sponsored by Nedbank. The walking course features 18-holes with a par of 72 and is one of the world’s longest at over 7878 yards. A distinguishing feature of the course is its green’s complexes, with strategically placed bunkers, swales and mounds that protect the super slick clover shaped greens. With pristine perfect kikuyu fairways and excellent bent grass greens the course is kept in perfect condition all year. A feature hole? They are all good at the Gary Player Country Club, but for risk and reward the stand-out is the par 5 9th which features an island green. The intelligent design and multiple tees make it equally enjoyable for the learner and the expert. Both the 9th and 18th greens finish in front of the clubhouse. Many of the game's superstars have graced these verdant fairways. The Gary Player Country Club incorporates a Pro Shop, a health spa and gymnasium, two squash courts and a spinning. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 2 *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

Goose Valley Golf Course: The golf course is situated in pristine surroundings, bordering on the Keurbooms Lagoon. Golfers will experience breathtaking views of the lagoon, the ocean and the Tsitsikamma Mountains.

The golf course is a par 72 and would best be described as a ‘parkland mix’ due to the fact that it combines both coniferous trees and indigenous shrubland and fynbos vegetation which is a defense on a golf course – not only is it extremely difficult to extract your golf ball from these shrubby plants, it’s often nearly impossible to find your ball in the first place! Hence there’s a premium placed on accuracy at Goose Valley which only measures 6,600 yards but shows its teeth in its demand on pin-point play. With relatively mild weather all year round, the golf course’s other defense is sand – there are 88 bunkers in total. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 40 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

Leopard Creek Golf Course: Situated amongst typical bushveld koppies (hills) on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, and the Crocodile River forming the divide, Leopard Creek presents a rare opportunity for an outstanding round of golf in a bushveld retreat. In 1995, Johann Rupert created Leopard Creek Country Club, a 360 hectare development, and with Gary Player designed a championship 18-hole golf course measuring 7358 yards, as its centre piece. They shared a vision of a golf course where friends could play and enjoy, yet which could also test the best of players. Lakes and small brooks have been diverted through the course to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies. The course has been carefully designed to ensure that all aspects are in perfect harmony with the environment.The scenery provides an ideal backdrop for a magnificent course with an exciting array of uphill tee-shots, large esert-like bunkers, hidden “bogey men” and golfing hazards that take on a new dimension, being home to hippos and the creature for which the adjacent river is named – the crocodile. From the back tee position on the par 3 12th hole, the golfer has panoramic views of the course and the Kruger National Park. This country club is well equipped with a sport and recreation complex, many recreational amenities including a sparkling freeform swimming pool and paddling area, located near the club house. There is also a gymnasium that is fully air-conditioned, with French windows at the side, overlooking the river and Kruger National Park. This offers the opportunity to work out and view game simultaneously. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 1 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

The Lost City Golf Course, platinum ranked # 18* is laid out in the natural, undulating bushveld environment, covers more than 100 hectares, and incorporates 28 000 square metres of water features. This desert-style, par 72 course golf course, measuring 7681 yards, has a more open feel than its more famous stablemate, the Gary Player Country Club, but it too will give your game a thorough examination. Sprawling sandy waste areas are to be found alongside many fairways, while large deep bunkers provide serious defences around the greens. Golfers are astounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Lost City Golf Course. The rich green fairways give a dramatic contrast to the bushveld backdrop and the barren waste bunkers. Most famous and dangerous of all Lost City’s hazards is its crocodile pit, which guards the front of the spectacular downhill par 3 13th. This water hazard is inhabited by live Nile crocodiles, some of them nearly three yards long. The unusual water hazard is just one of the features that make the Lost City Golf Course exciting and interesting to play. If your tee shot is short and right, then don’t even think about descending into the pit to recover your golf ball! In several places the layout brings you alongside the boundary fence of the Pilansberg National Park and playing the back nine is like going on a golf safari. It has often been noted the game is more exciting when played downhill and this is certainly the case here. In addition to the 13th, holes 11, 14, 15 and 16 are all played from elevated tees offering thrill, excitement and challenge to every golfer. Facilities include a driving range and a Golf Pro Shop. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 18 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

Oubaai Golf Resort is perched atop rugged cliffs on the coastline at Herolds Bay on the outskirts of George. Oubaai is the first and only Ernie Els signature course in South Africa. The golf course design allows for a challenge to all levels of golfer and is a testimony to the talents of Els.The Golf Course is a traditional Links layout and measures 6516 meters from the Pro tees. Veld grasses line the fairways and greens, where you will find well bunkered, generous fairways off the tees, and greens in excellent condition. Each hole offers a unique challenge with varying landscape and scenerey, such as the striking Par 3 6th framed by the Outeniqua Mountains in the distance, the gorge in front, the Gwaing River far below and the ocean in the distance.The Clubhouse at Oubaai present golfers with the opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and the fantastic golfing-experience offered. The Oubaai Golf Resort was awarded the International Property Awards Best Golf Resort South Africa Award for 2007. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 23 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

The Pearl Valley Golf Course is another one of Jack Nicklaus’s signature-designed courses. This beautiful 18-hole golf course lies nestled in the centre of 212 hectares of prime Cape Winelands real estate, surrounded by the Simonsberg and Drakenstein Mountains and bordered by vineyards. Jack Nicklaus has stayed true to his design principles by working closely with nature, providing a golf course that fits in with the environment. Careful thought was given to the scenery and regional weather. The wind plays a large factor in the Cape region and this course is designed so that all par 3s and par 5s play in different directions, catering for all conditions in one round. The course is 7481 yards in total length, and boasts an ingenious drainage system that allows play to continue just minutes after a severe cloudburst. Visually, it is one of the most stunning golf courses in the country, with greens and fairways of strong color, contrasting bunkers lined with radiant white river sand, the backdrop of surrounding mountains on each hole and the Berg River water hazard running through the course. The fairways are unique in that they have been sown with ‘all season cool grass’ imported from the USA. With 17 hectors of running water, water hazards come into play on just about every hole. In 2003, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were the first to play this magnificent course at the official opening and the course has received outstanding accolades ever since. The world’s 2nd second-oldest open championship – the South African Open – is scheduled at Pearl Valley Golf Estates for 2007 to 2009; the first time that one venue has this honor three consecutive years. Many big names, and five of the world’s top 20 players, attended the 2007 Pearl Valley event including Ernie Els, Tim Clark, Trevor Immelman, Angel Cabrera, Retief Goosen and Greg Norman. Golf Digest recently rated Pearl Valley Golf Estates the '5th Best Golf Course in South Africa,' and was awarded a '5 Star Golf Experience' accolade by Compleat Golfer.The Estate boast a Club House, bar, deli, spa, a pool, gym and the Golf Shop sports an extensive range of golf and lifestyle apparel and equipment. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 6 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

Ideally situated on 254 hectares along the cliff-tops on the Eastern Head of Knysna, this 18-hole, 72 par course measuring 7033 yards, has views of both the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean and is ranked amongst the greatest and indeed one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. The sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens blends beautifully with the unspoiled landscape of the Southern Cape. Shortly after opening, the course was awarded Best New Golf Course in South Africa. Compleat Golfer rated it a Five-Star Golf Experience in February 2005, and the Club has also been awarded the Most Outstanding Golf Resort Worldwide, a 2006 VIP International Traveller Reader’s Travel Award. Designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan USA, the course includes a full range of shots, making it a challenging, rewarding and complete golf experience for players of all levels. The signature holes are the 13th and 14th but the entire course, so carefully sculptured by the GolfPlan USA team, traverses an incredibly diverse coastal terrain, making every hole unique. The five-star experience continues with fantastic facilities on hand. The Pezula Clubhouse offers exceptional amenities, including a terrace overlooking the golf course with views across the greens to the Indian Ocean, a restaurant and bar, a boutique golf shop and comfortable change rooms with showers. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 24 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery

This eighteen-hole championship golf course exemplifies unsurpassed relaxation and promises a wealth of natural beauty in abundance with striking fynbos-covered cliffs overhanging the Indian Ocean, coastal milkwood thickets, limestone fynbos and a fantastic variety of protea species incorporated into the entire course. Pinnacle Point possesses the two critical factors that determine a good golf course: great location and superb architecture. Well known golf architect Peter Matkovich, designer of courses such as Arabella, Leopard Rock and Steenburg, worked with professional golfer Darren Clarke to integrate the stunning scenery and dramatic natural features on offer and created one of the most dramatic golf courses in the world - challenging and enjoyable to all level of players. Stretching along four kilometers of spectacular coastline with dramatic cliff-side holes and over 1000 acres of unspoiled beachfront, the emerald green fairways and tees provide the perfect surface for making shots and the bent grass greens will ensure a challenging and entertaining game. *Compleat Golfer Course Ranking 2009 – “ # 3 ” *Compleat Golfer - “ 5-Star Golf Experience Award 2009” Photo Gallery