GOLF COURSE LIVING
Golf Courses have become renowned for their exquisite locations, spectacular scenery and luxurious hotels not far from the putting greens. Upscale Living magazine went in search of some top notch places that offer opulence in accommodation and golfing greatness.
FANCOURT, GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA
Situated in the heart of the Garden Route is the very popular Fancourt. With a hotel comprising 115 rooms, a Manor House and three world renowned golf courses, it is a great place to stay at while working on your golf swing.
The lush countryside and the Outeniqua Mountains is the perfect backdrop for 1514 acres of prime property, complete with a conference centre, banquet hall, a spa, hair salon, tennis courts, walking, cycling, running trail and a leisure centre.
There are a number of golf courses to choose from, all of them fastidiously designed by Gary Player.
Named after the mountain range in overlooks, The Outeniqua Golf Course is regarded as the easier of the two golf courses, with a more open appearance, while still having challenges and risk-and-reward moments.
Originally designed by world-renowned golfing legend Gary Player, the Montagu Golf Course with its parkland course was named after the Montagu Pass.
The most impressive piece of golf design and construction ever in South Africa is The Links at Fancourt. Designed by Fancourt owner Dr Hasso Plattner, his hand-on approach resulted in the creation and commission of a course that is a meticulous test for every golfer. Visit www.fancourt.com
The endless horizon, the expanse of the deep blue sea, ancient indigenous forests, a shimmering lagoon and magnificent mountains greet you when you arrive at Conrad Pezula. Situated away from the lively town of Knysna, peace and tranquillity abounds when booking in to one of the 78 exquisitely appointed suites or one of the 5 Private Villas.
At Conrad Pezula, you have a myriad of activities to choose from – incredible dining experiences at the three distinctly different venues, Pezula Spa and Gym, Meetings and Events for up to 140 delegates, a 24 hour business centre, a Ballroom for weddings, a young travellers club and not forgetting the stunning Pezula golf course.
Pezula Championship Golf Course sweeps its way along rolling greens and immaculate fairways. The award-winning 18-hole golf course, designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan USA, offers visitors who wish to play the ultimate golf course in Knysna, an unsurpassed golf experience, and rates amongst the best and the most scenic golf courses in the world.
In the heart of the Pilanesberg, surrounded by rolling hills and lush botanical gardens, you will find The Palace of The Lost City, the five-star jewel in the Sun City crown. With a total of 335 rooms, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation and your room will overlook the crystal clear Grand Pool or the jungle-like surrounds of the Pilanesberg.
Indulge in the lavish afternoon High Tea at Crystal Court or treat yourself to an in-room treatment courtesy of The Royal Salon. A stay at The Palace is not complete without a visit to the Valley of Waves, Sun City’s iconic water park. You can also embark on a Big 5 game experience in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park or soar on a Hot Air Balloon Safari.
A short drive from your luxurious accommodation is the Lost City Golf Course, designed by golfing great Gary Player. You might want to be extra vigilant at the 13th hole where live Nile crocodiles inhabit the pond.
The Gary Player Country Club has been defined as the home of one of the most popular annual golf challenges since its inception in 1981, the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The enduring stretch of clovershaped greens plays host to some of the biggest names in the golfing world for the ultimate prize of $7.5 million. https://www.suninternational.com/palace/