The course has an excellent mix of parkland holes with its
main challenges presented in the form of the water features
on several holes, as well as the Oak tree lined Blaauwklippen River which winds its way through the Golf Estate and
comes into play at various intervals.
Naturally such a beautiful and challenging course should
have played host to high-level competition at some stage,
and De Zalze has done just that - it was selected to host the
2006 World Amateur Team Championships (Eisenhower &
Espirito Santo Trophies), where the South African Ladies
won for the very first time in fine style.
De Zalze Golf Course has consistently moved up the rankings in the Golf Digest Top 100 Courses in South Africa, and
currently sits at 23rd in the latest rankings. It is also generally regarded to be amongst the best conditioned courses in
South Africa.
Highlighted Holes
11
385
Par 4
373
Stroke 2
The 11th
An avenue of trees and vines make this hole seemingly
narrow when in fact there is plenty of space in the landing
area. The second shot is played into decidedly the most
difficult green on the course.
13
299
268
Par 4 Stroke 16
The 13th
Without doubt this is the feature hole on the course. A
boardwalk leads to a selection of tees in the heart of a dam.
The hole doglegs left around the dam and, depending on
the tee shot, crossing the dam will result in a very
short second.
17
544
Par 5
514
Stroke 4
The 17th
Perhaps one of the toughest yet memorable par 5’s you
will ever play. A tree lined fairway with a mountain backdrop
creates a painting, with the focal point being a central bunker complex. The fairway straightens to a river crossing that
has to be carried to an elevated green.
Champ
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