THE BEST IN CASUAL DINING Fancourt Montagu Golf Course. nized for its wine making and polo facilities), is surrounded by the majestic Simonsberg and Drakenstein Mountains and is annually voted as the best conditioned course in South Africa. Nicklaus’ work here is highlighted by the par-5 fourth hole, on which the golfer must cross a creek three times in route to a tricky and undulating putting surface. It’s considered one of the best three-shot holes in Africa, and a visit to the course and the city are almost worth the trip to South Africa by themselves. The final golf challenge of our trip was at the Steenberg Golf Estate, situated in the lush Constantia Valley, just 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town. Its routing, also fashioned by Matkovich, is nestled beneath the Constantiaberg Mountains and flanked by the vineyards of South Africa’s oldest wine farm. The backdrop of vineyards, gardens, forests and mountains provides the setting for this beautiful, exclusive course which is always in excellent condition with bentgrass greens and lush fairways. We were lucky enough to enjoy a tasting of a selection of Steenburg Vineyard finest wines at the luxurious onsite restaurant, providing the five golfers in our group the opportunity to toast our generous hosts from South Africa Tourism and reminisce on the wonderful time we had visiting their country and some of its best courses. South Africa shouldn’t be considered a once-in-a-lifetime vacation destination – I’m already planning another trip to the country to play more golf and make even more memories. Steenberg Golf Estate.
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