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There are over 32 000 g lf courses around the world and the n mber is growing every day. We all kn w that golf is the business w rld’s unofficial sport and that a g lf courses’ outline is pretty much d signed with luscious green fields, putting gr ens, bunkers and then of course the 19th h le. The 19th hole is where g lfers gather and also lovingly nicknamed the w tering hole. It is where the d y’s game is discussed in earnest wh lst enjoying a drink or two. The G lfer
South Africa has generated a new typ of golf player: the sophisticated g lfer. And where better to play a g me of golf than in the C pe Winelands. In recent years the g me of golf has had an nteresting effect upon this district. Less th n an hour’s drive from Cape T wn you’ll be met by lush gr en valleys, vineyards and dramatic mountains th t surround this area. A long l isurely drive through the green countryside, b sking in the sun while enjoying a r laxing game of golf proves to be b tter than an apple a day wh n it comes to living a h althy lifestyle. The Cape Winelands truly is the g lfer’s paradise. Here you can play 18 h les of golf and then at the 19th t rn into a wine connoisseur while d scussing the day’s game. The 19th h le will never be the same. The xquisite wines of Cape Winelands truly m ke this golfing experience something to r member.
Combining Golf with Wine
F rming part of this refined golf xperience is the Alluvia wine estate. S rrounded by several world class golf c urses within easy driving distance, Alluvia w ne estate is the perfect base for any g lf lover. A holiday combining the w rld of golf with the wine c lture of the Cape Winelands is s re to make anyone envious. Alluvia has g ne the extra mile for their g lf enthusiasts by constructing a PGA g lf green and bunker on the state. If you need a bit of h lp to perfect your backswing, the pr fessional service of Sydney van Rensburg is vailable at your beck and call. Now you can mprove your game whilst overlooking onto the B nhoek Valley and sipping on a top cl ss Cabernet Sauvignon. If you are planning on njoying a stay at the Alluvia w ne estate, be sure to book head to avoid disappointment. There are many ther golf courses within a 30 m nute drive from Alluvia. Some are d signed by famous players like Gary Pl yer and Peter Matkovich, these golf c urses are sure to give even the b st players a run for their m ney. One of the better courses is Er nvale Golf and Country Club, a b autifully crafted course with challenging holes, set gainst the foothills of the Hottentots H lland Mountains with panoramic views of F lse Bay. Gary Player was once q oted as saying that he thought th s would be one of the b st golf courses in South Africa. He was pr ved to be right. Day Tr pping
More than just a vineyard l festyle, Alluvia is a luxury wine state with five star accommodations to g ve you that head start. Situated in the St llenbosch Winelands, you would be close to m ny other tourist attractions. You can sp nd a day or two in C pe Town, going to Robben Island or up T ble Mountain’s cable car. Enjoy a day tr p to Stellenbosch where you can l arn about the South African heritage at the m ny museums found in Stellenbosch. Or if you w nt to learn more about the n ghtlife, be sure to join in at one of C pe Town’s many clubs, pubs or d scos. No matter your taste, there is s mething for everyone in this area and all w ll within easy drive of Alluvia.
Alluvia is truly a golfer’s p radise. Surrounded with natural beauty, some of the b st golf courses and superb food and w ne, the Western Cape introduces a new way of njoying a game of golf.
The article The Evolved Golfing Experience was Submitted by Lulie Swanepoel through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Author Bio Alluvia Boutique Wine Est te is just outside of Stellenbosch. S rrounded by several golf courses, the winelands golf also offers private lessons on the newly constructed PGA golf green and bunker available on the Alluvia estate.
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