De Zalze - Western Cape - South Africa
Strand Road,
Stellenbosch 7613,
South Africa
+27 (0) 21 880 7300
25 miles E of cape Town, off the N2/R44
Welcome, advance booking advisable
Alfie Payne
Alfie Payne
The De Zalze course is yet another creation from the prolific Peter Matkovich and is laid out within the 750-acre Spier Estate in the shadow of the Helderberg Mountains, just south of Stellenbosch, in the heart of the nation’s wine country. The oak-lined Blaauwklippen River flows through the property and adds a degree of danger to the round as it comes into play from time to time. Opened in 2001, the course was part of a development that included the construction of a hotel, visitor centre (there are three working wine farms on the property), clubhouse and outdoor activity centre. Thankfully, housing on the estate never encroaches too close to the golfing action, leaving golfers to fully enjoy the wonderful surroundings. De Zalze, along with Stellenbosch, were delighted to co-host the prestigious biennial World Amateur Championships in 2006, where the gents from the Netherlands won the 25th Eisenhower Trophy competition and the ladies from the home nation triumphed in the 22nd competition for the Espirito Santo Trophy. The De Zalze course is a very pleasant parkland affair, played to a par of 72, with a yardage that can be extended to just over 7,000 yards from the championship tees. The signature hole is well worth waiting for when the short par four 13th is reached. A boardwalk leads to three tees out in a lake from where the fairway must be reached on the right hand side of the water. Big hitters may be tempted to go for the green but as the club’s own notes for this hole warn: “Do not bite off more than you can chew.” |
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De Zalze is a fairly new golf course constructed in a flat landscape, playable by golfers of all levels. Course rating from men’s (normal) tee is 72,1. Indicating that it is not the most difficult course to play. There are not a lot of surprises or adrenalin stimulating holes on the course. What you see is what you get. But it is a good walk. Especially if you like to warm up and/or practice your game, visit the driving range and practice area. One of the best that I have been on at all the golf courses we have played in the SA. An enthusiastic golfer like me can easily spend a whole day at this club’s facilities.
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