Mossel Bay’s Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort is looking better than ever before, with the course in immaculate condition, and the fynbos in the rough flowering dramatically.

“The developer of the property is experiencing financial difficulties, but this hasn’t affected the management or running of the Resort, which is under the control of the Homeowners Association,” said the Association’s general manager, Carl van der Linde.

85% of the erven on the estate have been sold and are now held in private ownership, with only about 42 undeveloped properties still available on the open market.

The construction of a number of homes has been completed, and the Association manages a successful rentals system for guests seeking the ultimate luxury of a few days’ stay in a beautifully appointed golf villa or golf lodge.

Mr. van der Linde said that the Association is proud that Pinnacle Point was named one of the ten best new courses in the world in 2007, and that it was doing everything it can to live up to – and improve upon – the expectations that that created.

“Pinnacle Point was also named the 7th most scenic golf course in the world,” he said. “All 18 holes have fantastic views over the Indian Ocean, and seven of them hug the ocean cliffs – inviting golfers to take short cuts directly over the sea.

“It’s a links-style, par 72 course that was designed by Peter Matkovich to fit into the existing environment – and it’s a design that makes best use of the cliff-top position and the natural flora of the area,” said Mr. van der Linde. “Now, with the good rains of the last winter combined with top quality turf grass management, the fynbos has come into its own, and the greens, tees, and fairways are looking better than ever before.”

He said that the Association has recently appointed Bertu Nel – a well-known figure in golf and hospitality circles in the Southern Cape – to manage the course and the clubhouse: “Bertu brings with him many years of experience and a natural flair for the business, and he’s already proved himself to be a valuable member of the team.”

Mr. van der Linde pointed out that visitors are most welcome, and that the golf course is open for all to enjoy.

“It’s an exciting and challenging championship course, but to make it accessible to everyone, we have four different sets of tees to choose from: Red for ladies, juniors and novices, Gold for low handicap ladies, seniors and high handicap men, Green for low and medium handicap men, and Blue for pros and low handicap players looking for an exceptional challenge.”

The club offers tuition, a pro shop, practice facilities (a full length driving range, target greens, pitching and putting greens and practice bunkers), clubs- and cart hire, a bar, a halfway house, an à la carte restaurant, and a functions facility.

“The Fairways Restaurant has magnificent views over the ocean, the course, and the fynbos, and it’s open to golfers as well as other guests – so you don’t necessarily need to play the game in order to enjoy Pinnacle Point,” said Mr. van der Linde.

“But if you do play, you really ought to do yourself the favour of enjoying a round or two at Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort the next time you’re visiting Mossel Bay or the Garden Route.

“It’s a ‘must play’ course!”

For bookings, contact golfbookings [at] pinnaclepointestate.co.za or 044 693 3438. More information at www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za

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