A slow ride on an old train the most luxurious way to golf South Africa
Taking a slow, vintage train through South Africa, with the moon rising over Pretoria, is definitely the most luxurious and exotic way to travel and play golf in the southern part of the Dark Continent.
... full article »Prince's Grant lodge gives you Zulus, monkeys, Paradise Flycatchers and some fine golf
There can't be too many places on earth where you can put together a Zulu-monkey-golf package. The Prince's Grant Golf and Country Estate north of Durban happens to be one such place. If you like your Zulu history, monkeys, wild and strange birds and - oh yeah, if you like to play golf in exotic settings - you might want to try this small property far from the well-trod South Africa tourist path, writes Tim McDonald.
... full article »Teen phenom Ashleigh Simon swings as South Africa's version of Michelle Wie
Imagine picking a golf club up when you were three years old and finding the game just comes naturally to you. That's what happened with Ashleigh Simon. At the ridiculously tender age of 15, Simon is South Africa's version of Michelle Wie - the Hawaiian-born U.S. teen phenom who not only has already played on the LPGA Tour, but has also had a try with the big boys in the Sony Open last year.
... full article »Nicklaus and Els collaborating for first time amongst wild African lions and rhinos
Ernie Els's design company has about 10 projects it has either finished or is currently working on. But, thus far, he and Jack Nicklaus have not worked together personally. Now, the two are finally collaborating on a design, at a course in South Africa, at Waterberg, roughly 90 minutes north of Johannesburg. As you might expect, the more established Nicklaus will take more of a lead role.
... full article »A few lessons still can't help Rock's game
Robert Rock's colleagues were off to the far east and China for the BMW Asian Open at Tomson Shanghai Pudong GC, but he decided against it. Instead Rock went to Germany and then back for Wentworth and Wales.
... full article »Big bucks and Big Berthas in South Africa
The Executive Helicopter Challenge is a unique concept that is the vision of a South African company called the ABC of Golf. Here, you can play some of the most amazing courses in the world, while enjoying wildlife and scenery only Africa can afford.
... full article »South Africa golf communities: Sparreboschwith Stallone, or Pecanwood with Nicklaus?
South Africa is home to a plethora of upmarket estates also boasting quality golf courses. To make your choice easier, we've put together a list of South Africa's top 10 golf estates, as well as giving you an idea of who would be the ideal partner to play each course with.
... full article »Experience South Africa with AdonaiGolf Tours
AdonaiGolf Tours Tour Director Andre McDonald explains that his company's mission is simple: provide professional & quality service, adhering to world class standards, specifically aimed at positioning & promoting South Africa favorably within selected international tourism markets, as the No.1 tourist destination.
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