12 Day Player Experience
At the age of 29, Gary Player became the third man in history to win the Grand Slam. He is the only modern golfer to win The British Open in three different decades and he was the oldest player to make the cut at The Masters in 1998 at 63 years of age.
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Per person prices:
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01 Jan - 31 Mar 2014
A$ 4,940
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01 Apr - 30 Sep 2014
A$ 4,575
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01 Oct - 30 Nov 2014
A$ 4,870
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01 Dec 31 - Dec 2014
A$ 4,955
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Price includes:
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Accommodation, transfers and specified meals
18 holes of golf at The Gary Player Country Club & Fancourt Links, including halfway house and caddy 18 holes of golf on Erinvale, Outeniqua and Montague Golf Courses, including golf cart 18 holes of golf at Leopard Creek including golf cart and halfway house |
Price excludes: International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, tips, drinks, laundry
**This is a suggested itinerary which can be tailored to suit you perfectly, and can accommodate both golfers and non-golfers with numerous activities and excursions being available.**
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Day 01 Johannesburg ~ Sun City
You will be met upon arrival at O R Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, and assisted with a scenic three-hour road transfer to the Sun City Resort in the Pilanesberg Mountains, which offers an amazing variety of facilities and activities in the heart of an extinct volcano.
You will be staying at the resort on a two nights’ bed and breakfast basis.
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Day 02 Sun City
Today you will tee-off at the The Gary Player Country Club, home of the prestigious Nedbank Golf Challenge. This course is indeed challenging, but will reward the well thought out golf shot. Gary Player is quoted as saying “We create success or failure on the course primarily by our thoughts” ...and remembering this philosophy will be key to your enjoyment of your golf on this and all the other courses designed by Gary Player.
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Day 03 Sun City ~ Mpumalanga
After an early morning start, you will be transferred to Buhala Lodge situated 15 minutes away from Leopard Creek Country Club and the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. Accommodation here is on a three nights’ full board basis.
The remainder of the day will be at leisure enjoying the options available at the lodge.
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Day 04 Mpumalanga
Today you will be playing at Leopard Creek Country Club. Currently ranked the No. 1 in South Africa, Leopard Creek is ranked 80th on the 2011 World Top 100. You will have a golf cart at your disposal and will be treated at the halfway house to tea and scones. Transfers to and from the golf course will be through the scenic Lowveld of Mpumalanga.
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Day 05 Mpumalanga
Your time at the lodge will be spent unwinding from the stresses of daily life in the phenomenally beautiful African bushveld and enjoying early morning and late afternoon game drives where, if you’re lucky, you’ll experience getting close to the Big Five.
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Day 06 Mpumalanga ~ Cape TownToday you will be assisted with a road transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport where you board a scheduled flight to Cape Town.
You will then be assisted with a private transfer to the landmark Cape Royale Hotel, where you will be spending three nights on a bed and breakfast basis with dinner as an optional extra. You can spend the remainder of the day at leisure, seeking out some of the many attractions Cape Town has to offer.
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Day 07 Cape TownToday you’ll find yourself on the alluring Erinvale Golf Course, flanked by tranquil vineyards on one side and spectacular ocean views on the other.
The remainder of your time after your round can be taken up touring the Winelands, sampling of some of the best wines and gastronomic delights that South Africa has to offer.
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Day 08 Cape TownToday, enjoy the sunny white-sand beaches of Camps Bay or Clifton; take a trip to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was once exiled; or take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain. These are just a few of the many possibilities to be enjoyed in this distinctive city.
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Day 09 Cape Town ~ Garden Route
Today you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to George, a gateway to the Garden Route.
Upon arrival at George Airport, , you will be assisted with 15 minute transfer to The Fancourt Resort and the Manor House where accommodation is on a three nights’ bed and breakfast basis. You will then fit in 18 holes on the Fancourt Montague Golf Course using the golf cart provided.
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Day 10 Garden Route
The three courses at Fancourt are all ranked in the Top 20 in South Africa. Today you will have the pleasure of playing the Outeniqua Golf Course. A golf cart is again provided for you.
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Day 11 Garden RouteToday you complete you complete your memorable golfing experience at Fancourt by playing the Fancourt Links course. Hopefully by now you will have had sufficient playing time to fine tune your game and master this very challenging championship course!
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Day 12 DepartureThis morning you will be transferred back to George Airport where you bid a fond farewell and start your journey home, or, if you have more time, perhaps consider extending your holiday by popping over to Botswana's Okavango Delta or Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls.
There are also some more golf courses in those areas! |
