Cape Town

Golf is Global in Cape Town

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Cape Town’s Premier Course 

Founded in 1885, Royal Cape Golf Club is the oldest golf club in South Africa. Its 18-hole layout has hosted numerous South African Opens and remains the city’s most historic and prestigious venue. 

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Cape Town’s dramatic landscapes makes it one of the most scenic golf destinations in the world. South Africa has produced icons like Gary Player and Ernie Els, both of whom have helped shape the game globally.

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A Jack Nicklaus Design 

Just outside Cape Town sits Pearl Valley Golf Estate, part of the Val de Vie luxury estate in the Cape Winelands. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this championship course is regularly ranked among South Africa’s finest and has hosted the South African Open. Its fairways are framed by the Simonsberg Mountains and vineyards, offering a setting unlike anywhere else in the world. 

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