Five bunkers surround the wide undulating green of the par-3 11th on The Links at Fancourt.
FANCOURT’S NEW 9-HOLE COURSE Fancourt will be opening in
October a new full-sized 9-hole course constructed on the site of the old Bramble Hill course. Work began last spring. A feature is a large dam close to The Links at Fancourt clubhouse. The 9-holer was designed by Sean Quinn (Jack Nicklaus Design), whose previous work for Golf Data included Katberg, Clarens and The Club at Steyn City. Earthworks are by George-based contractor Philip Basson. “The 9-holer has a links theme to the design, with long grass and mounding, and extra tees will be built so it can be played as a Par 3 layout,” said Basson. Five new holes, on undulating land alongside The Links, were built, and four existing Bramble Hill holes repurposed.
members, golf is a big part of our mar- keting but so are other sports, wellness and luxury offerings. We’ve revamped our spa. Our array of food choices has been designed to follow culinary trends in Cape Town and Joburg.” Sabine says one standout occasion was when Fancourt hosted the 46664 Nelson Mandela Concert in March 2005. Madiba arrived at the estate, accompa- nied by his former prison warden, and touched the lives of everyone he met.
over the years. People are learning that SA is more than a safari or adventure- travel option. In the bigger scheme of national tourism, the Western Cape has become a must-do destination, assisted by added flights to the Garden Route. “Our team is doing an excellent job of not only marketing Fancourt as a golfers’ paradise, but as a luxury, child- friendly family estate. We welcome visi- tors and residents from Europe and the US, from all corners of Africa. With 800
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