| As courses in Europe and the USA become more | | | | even if you don't play your best, you still can't help |
| exclusive and expensive, South Africa, an overnight | | | | having a great time. Another one not to miss out on |
| flight with no jet lag, offers a great new alternative for | | | | would be Clovelley. It is a very picturesque and |
| a winter break. Cape Town has seen a huge increase | | | | challenging course. Despite being relatively short in |
| in tourism and has more recently been ranked in the | | | | modern day terms, it still offers a great test and is one |
| top ten most popular cities in the world. | | | | of Nick Price's favourite courses. |
| As a PGA professional Brendan has played many | | | | Further afield, but still within a two hour drive of Cape |
| courses around the world for both business and | | | | Town is Arabella Golf and Country Club, a six star |
| pleasure but Cape Town is the destination he has | | | | hotel with championship course and Spa. This Peter |
| chosen for a second home. As a golfer access to and | | | | Matkovich designed course encompasses mountain |
| quality of courses was a critical factor in my selection. | | | | backdrops, lagoon frontage and forests that provide |
| Having produced some of the best players in the | | | | natural corridors to savour the natural beauty of the |
| world South Africa has a great history in golf and has | | | | Klienmond estate. It is challenging enough to bring you |
| much to shout about. New courses, sponsored and | | | | back for more but enjoyable enough to make you not |
| designed by some of the biggest names in the game | | | | want to leave |
| are opening up on monthly basis. This only goes to | | | | Ou Baai, the Ernie Els signature course at Herrods Bay |
| reinforce the country's commitment to become a | | | | close to George, with spectacular views across the |
| number one golfing destination. | | | | Indian Ocean will add to the world class courses on |
| Some of the most stunning courses are in and around | | | | this coast, and no article on golf in South Africa would |
| the Western Cape and Cape Town provides the ideal | | | | be complete without due reverence to the five |
| base to explore these. You can play on the links | | | | outstanding courses at Fancourt, host venue to the |
| course at Atlantic Beach with Table Mountain as your | | | | recent Presidents Cup, where the rest of the world |
| backdrop, or drive down the kikuyu fairways at | | | | managed to hold the USA to a draw. In this respect |
| Stellenbosch, the winelands on your doorstep | | | | only, do the South Africans fall slightly short of |
| beckoning you to call in for a tasting on your return | | | | European achievements. |
| from the 18th. | | | | Brendan's home, which is available for letting |
| The courses are uncrowded and are all generally | | | | throughout the year has superb accommodation for |
| available to visitors. You will find the locals welcoming | | | | golfing parties and can be found on Worldwide Holiday |
| and willing to cater to all your needs. Caddies, usually a | | | | Homes (Property Ref 155025) and offers full details of |
| luxury even to the best of us, are widely available and | | | | the villa, and location along with rates for rental and |
| provide not only invaluable advice on how best to play | | | | photographs. |
| the course, but give you a unique insight into the culture | | | | Brendan is also available to host tours of the Cape |
| of this diverse nation. | | | | courses and provide valuable tips on improving your |
| Brendan's personal favourites and not to be missed on | | | | game and how to best avoid loosing your balls to the |
| any visit to this great city are Royal Cape which is a | | | | local wildlife. For further information on Pro escorted |
| majestic park land course and oldest golf club in South | | | | tours he can be contacted on through the |
| Africa dating back to 1885. Erinvale which has held | | | | advertisement. |
| The SA open for a number of years. Designed by | | | | You can visit our site by visiting Worldwide Holiday |
| Gary Player, it is a great test of golf for all standards | | | | Homes where you will find a wide range of self |
| with stunning scenery. The type of golf course that | | | | catering accommodation from around the World. |