Uni Blog

De Zalze Golf Estate in Cape Town

Golf – The Gentlemen’s game

18 June 2010
By: Jess Wheeler

“The gentlemen’s game”, otherwise known as golf, is loved by millions and misunderstood by the rest. Some people like the sport because of the precision, the technique and the thought that is put into every tee-off.

Then there are those who are intrigued by the smell of the green, the outfits, a couple of gin and tonics afterwards and the cute little golf carts. Regardless of where you are on the chart, if you like golf (or the idea thereof), you will love De Zalze Golf Estate in Cape Town.

De Zalze hosted the World Amateur Team Championships in October 2006 and the Golf Estate has proven to be one of the most sought after real-estate investments in South Africa, having achieved record sales since 2002.

De Zalze offers a fine mix of parkland holes, its main defences being the water features on several of the holes. The oak-lined Blaauwklippen River winds its way through the golf estate and comes into play at various intervals. Renowned golf course architect, Peter Matkovich, designed the De Zalze Golf Course, making most of the stunning setting while placing a premium on accuracy.

Since its opening in 2000, the club has been quick to reap rewards. After De Zalze was selected to host the 2006 World Amateur Team Championships, it moved from 44th to 24th in the latest Golf Digest Top 100 Courses and was recently placed 13th in the Top 30 Best Conditioned courses. De Zalze also received a service-orientated “Five-Star Golf Experience” award, managed by Compleat Golfer, joining only 14 other courses out of over 450 courses in South Africa to achieve this honour.

You are guaranteed to enjoy your experience at De Zalze, especially as you move onto the terrace at the spectacular Clubhouse where you will enjoy a superb lunch after a tough day of practicing your best Ernie Els maneuvers.

To view video footage of what you, the pro golfer can expect as De Zalze, please watch below.