LADIESGOLFLifestyle TODAY’S MAGAZINE FOR THE DISCERNING LADY GOLFER
SPRING EDITION 2021
Editor’s Welcome Notes Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine For today’s discerning lady golfers
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t has been an unprecedented year & fantastic to see the return to amateur & professional golf events across the UK, Europe & Sweden. The magazine has been extremely lucky to have access in these uncertain times to new brands emerging & tour professionals with time to offer great insights into their journeys. We have some fantastic editorial features coming in the Summer & Winter editions including editorial features from Japan, Ireland, Spain, Sweden and the UK. This includes Olympic Special Feature, fantastic news from Los Naranjos GC, home to the Ladies European Grand Final plus new partnerships for the
magazine at future events. It's also a testament to our continual growth & expanding circulation that Sweden will be a major influence in upcoming editorial features & brand exclusives. Probably the most exciting announcement is our my appointment of Sarah as a consultant editor in the next two editions with plans to take the magazine's reach & diversity to a further global audience. Thanks again to our loyal designer Thea for working in these challenging times. We look forward to seeing the magazine supporting many International events over the forthcoming months.
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Lisa and David
David is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance.
EDITOR & FOUNDER DAVID J NICHOLSON
SPRING EDITION 2021
CONTRIBUTORS LISA NICHOLSON NATALIE TURNER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER TEODORA NIKOLOV
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Contents
SPRING 2021
ROSEMARK GRIP REVIEW Alice Davis, PGA Golf Professional
MONIQUE SMIT Golfers CBD Review.
MOONDANCE VILLAS & SUITES, Cape Town, South Africa.
TAKE A LITTLE TIME-OUT At The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
INDRA SPORTSWEAR Co Founder, David Bergström
DANNY HENNESSEY EDGA Tour Professional Exclusive Interview
APES HILL, BARBADOS, aiming to become the best golfing experience in the Caribbean.
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ROSEMARK GRIP REVIEW Alice Davis, PGA Golf Professional INTERVIEW BY DAVID J NICHOLSON
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was already aware of the Rosemark brand of putter grips before a package of review grips arrived on my doorstep. What I was less aware of was what makes the brand and the products ‘unique’. This was my opportunity to find out what the ‘buzz’ around this relatively-new brand is all about. Rosemark Grips’ “Tension Free Putting” grips are designed to fit into the hands perfectly, allowing the hands to hold the grip without adding pressure. This lets players control the putter with more fluidity and consistency without having to overly squeeze with the hands. The range of products falls into two categories: Microfiber Silicone (silicon nubs) and Neoprene (smooth leather feel). My review pack contained several Microfiber Silicone (MFS) grips to try, with the claim that they “wick away moisture whilst the silicone nubs provide tackiness and enhanced feel for greater control”. Obviously this has not been an ideal time to test golf equipment. Being based in the England, I have experienced two national lockdowns which has prevented access to golf courses for many weeks. To add to the horrible year, we returned to golf in December only to receive a deluge of rainfall causing the courses to close. Luckily, putting is one of the few golfing disciplines that is safe to do indoors, so I set about fitting the grips onto my test putters.
make me sensitive to larger grips, but Rosemark has a nice range of different sizes that even my small hands can benefit from. Anything that can reduce the tension in a putting stroke is a bonus, as it allows the player to swing the putter smoothly and at a consistent speed and tempo.
Admittedly, I am someone who generally accepts the stock grips that are pre-installed with putters I receive, under the assumption that the manufacturer has done the hard work for me and installed a grip that provides a good weight and balance for their product. With the first Rosemark grip in my hand, fitted on my Taylormade Spider X, my first impression was a definite feel of control over the putter. The silicone nubs allowed me to hold the putter grip a little looser than I tend to due to the additional ‘tackiness’ that the nubs provide. As I swung the putter, it gave me a sense of relaxation in my wrists and arms, therefore helping me to keep a constant momentum through the swing.
Out of the grips I tested, I felt that the 1.52 allowed me to comfortably hold the putter with the most control but with the softest tension. This was a surprise to me because a would have assumed that my smaller hands would have preferred the feel of the 1.25 grip which is closer to the size I commonly use. Perhaps the extra size and the larger number of silicone nubs was giving me that greater sense of control that I have not found in the past with larger putter grips. There is also a 1.38 lite in the range which is a longer grip, but I personally don’t use grips of that length but it may suit players with a more spaced-out grip.
I have tried larger putter grips in the past but have found that overly large grips prevent me from holding the putter correctly, causing me to grip with more tension. I wear a ladies ‘small’ glove size, so this does
A nice touch that Rosemark have incorporated into the design of the 1.25 and 1.52 is that they are exactly the same weight, meaning that a player can focus on finding the grip that is most comfortable to hold without have to compromise on the additional weight. Let’s not confuse the ‘feel’ of a putter with the measurable performance. I setup to hit 5 putts each from 5ft and 10ft to see if there was a noticeable difference in my holing out. Repeating this test 3 times during the day, I found that that my accuracy was better with the 1.25, despite my initial impression that the 1.52 sat in my hand more comfortably. So, perhaps when it came to the putting swing, my years of putting with something a little smaller was factoring into my test, but the reality is that I felt comfortable with both sizes of grip. Rosemark Grips provides a range of specialist putter grips with all the elements required to achieve better putting consistency. The variety of size, weight and length options allows any player to find a grip which will suit them and their game. I found their claim of “Tension Free Putting” to be a reality.
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Lumine, a destination with everything to offer
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THE FIRST ESCAPE, A Return to the Fairways I n a world of nuances and unprecedented scenarios, we find ourselves searching the internet to find our next escape, a calming and tranquil environment where 2020 is not an option. We look back on a period where we have experienced extraordinary changes to our daily lifestyles, many which will not be forgotten. For leisure guests and golfers alike, 2021 provides an opportunity, a route to explore the variety of exciting facilities in Europe and afar, to challenge our behaviours from before and find the perfect destination.
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Lumine, located just a short walk from the Mediterranean Sea, is one of Spain’s newest golf resorts and is preparing to welcome international travellers. A calming and peaceful setting awaits, standing by amongst the regions famous pine trees and natural olive plantations. The resort is the ideal combination of championship golf, modern gastronomy, exclusive residences, and bespoke leisure experiences, making it unlike any other golf resort in Europe.
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It’s award-winning golf facility (Europe’s Best Golf Venue, World Golf Awards 2019 & 2020) showcases two championship courses, as well as a unique nine-hole course, each with a distinct design and layout. Home to the European Tour’s Final Qualifying Stage, the condition is unquestionable, and offers golfers of all abilities an exciting challenge. Exceptional service awaits in two state-of-the-art clubhouses, designed geographically to illustrate the breath-taking views across the golf course. Complemented by friendly staff, the local menus will fulfil any pre- and post-round requirements.
and croutons, red tuna and smoked aubergine Saam, slices of matured beef tenderloin, pickles and meat juice vinaigrette, being just a few of the Chef ’s favourites. Dining at the Beach Club Restaurant, offers guests an unforgettable memory, a localised menu with dishes picked straight from the ocean, and expertly developed for a sophisticated palette. Headed by Executive Chef, David Marsal, a renowned cook of international prestige, his team showcase their skills
Situated 100 feet above the ocean, Lumine Beach Club is one of the finest in Spain and offers a special environment to relax and unwind. Its facilities include seven swimming pools, each with their own charm and personality, as well as one of the best fresh fish restaurants in the region. Guests can choose from exquisitely prepared dishes with red tuna flakes, roasted tomatoes
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through an open pass, lit up with panoramic views across the Mediterranean. Escaping normality is the required goal for most vacations, exercise the mind, body and soul, all achievable through new activities, moments and experiences. Lumine Health Club provides a similar atmosphere to the peacefulness of the beach club. Whether it’s an hour in the gymnasium, or a deep tissue massage, the team will help perfect your day with one of their specialist treatments. All of the above, can only be enjoyed to full effect, if one has enough rest, dreaming for many hours wrapped in delightfully scented sheets in one of the local hotels. Just a short journey from Lumine and the sights and sounds of Tarragona, a range of quaint and boutique hotels await, tailoring each stay for the needs of each guest. Disconnect, explore historic landmarks, stories of ancient civilization from two thousand years ago
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painted during bespoke cultural experiences. Whether it’s Oyster tasting in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, horse-riding along the Ebro river, hiking from the lakes, or sampling the finest cuisines down at the Marina, Lumine showcases an abundance of history, gastronomy, sports, and entertainment. Listed as one of Europe’s most sustainable golf resorts, it goes above and beyond to protect nature and its surroundings. Sequences of olive trees, natural bodies of water, historic ruins, and protected species all form an integral part of the unique experience at Lumine. 2021 is going to be different, society will act with a timid approach, however the desired vacations remain, and safe, private and personable destinations are first in line. Lumine is here, the golf courses glisten, the swimming pools shimmer and the views continue to inspire.
Book your trip at lumine.com
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GOLFERS CBD REVIEW by Monique Smit
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am Monique Smit, a ladies professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour and the Sunshine Ladies Tour.
I reached out to Andy from Golfers CBD after I played my event in Prague event after I chatted to a fellow pro Whitney who has been using the product and she was absolutely over the moon with what it has done for her. I put Golfers CBD in the bag for the last 4 events I had in Europe and South Africa. I love to call my Golfers CBD, my cool, calm and collected tool in the bag! I have been using the oil and the gummies and recently put the atomizer spray in the bag as a little top up for those last 3/4 holes. The results I have had has been brilliant! To make all the cuts with strong finishes has been amazing. I am personally a person who struggles with anxiety
and this has not only helped me on the course, but off it as well. I have find by using this product it helped me immensely with my mental health and being able to be in a frame of mind where I am calm and decision making is a lot clearer and easier. A lot less self doubt! WhetherI am practicing or playing, I am never without my oil and gummies! I have always been very skeptical about CBD and never tried it as I was scared that it would be fully safe, and really it was just a lack of education on my behalf about the product until I reached out to Whitney who got me in contact with Andy and we really had a great chat about. And the rest is history. I can truly say this a game changer for everyone. Not just professional golfers and golfers alike. But its a product for everyone thats looking for their cool, calm and collected!
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MONIQUE SMIT
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have been an avid campaigner on the Sunshine Ladies Tour since its inception in 2014 and I will never forget my first year on the SLT. I had already been playing for 2 years on the LET after getting conditional status in Jan of 2012 so to finally have a tour again back home was the best thing ever to get an early start on the season in preparation for the
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upcoming season in Europe. Having the opportunity to be able to compete at home is always special for all of us and to see how the tour has gone from strength to strength over the years and to see the quality of the fields getting better and better has been fantastic and the scores!
FEATURE The start of the tour was very special for me having won twice in the season especially here at home in George is something I will never forget, having my mom on the bag for my first pro win and opening with a 63 at Oubaai which also happens to be my career best to date. Those are very special memories winning here at home and then following it up a few weeks later at the SuperSport Challenge was just a dream come true, you know just to make sure the first one wasn’t a fluke! To date I have won 4 times on the SLT with 2020 being a standout year after all the heartache of 2019 with my mom having been diagnosed with cancer and losing her at the end of 2019 and just a few weeks later having to compete at the 2020 LET q-school and having won that 4 way play-off was just surreal. I still can’t quite put into words just exactly how I did it those 3 weeks. I still think it was my mom keeping good watch over me and my ball! Starting the 2020 season me and my coach Peter Berman from Scratch Golf in Knysna had the goal to win an event again. That was the goal and we did it! I felt like the comeback kid at Soweto last year and that final round I just knew it was all going to be okay, if I kept hitting the shots and staying patient the putts will drop and they did indeed drop that day and to win again after 4 years was amazing and that truly was for mom. What can I say about the SA Open at Westlake, so so close! It was my first time in the 3 years that I actually made the cut, so that was a great start! And in 2019 Pete and I came up with a different approach to play more aggressively off the tee, get it out there and get in close to pins and that approach really payed off and we were also blessed not to be blown away which is always great! But going through the motions that week, my momentum keep building and my belief to win on the LET as well. We want to level up and to finish runner up last year solidified that. All the work that Pete and I were putting it, was coming through and I made those changes my own. Winning the Investec Order of Merit was really the cherry on top. I always knew I had a good chance at winning with a solid performance at the SA Open and finishing second did just that! All
the hours of work came together. Here in SA we are so blessed to have some of the best golf courses in the world! Notably The Links at Fancourt is probably my favourite course to compete on and having some home ground advantage never hurts! But here in the Garden Route we are spoilt for choice, George Golf Club for me is still one of my best course from green to tee, the layout, the condition is just super. Pinnacle is always great for the views, but take some extra balls, just in case! I am very blessed to have my base at Fancourt here in George and the facility to own my skills. On the SLT we are so spoiled to able to compete on the countries best courses, my favourite stop is always Glendower, if your up in Jo’burg its a must! Being a professional athlete living in George, South Africa has been what makes me, me. From the spoils of our courses, to the beauty that surrounds us not only here in the Garden Route, but really the whole of South Africa. I know SA has a bad rap for a few things, but really there is no other place where we can have a “braai” on a food fire like we do at home and its always the first thing I do when I get home! and don’t get me started with coffee! I am an
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avid home barista and even took some online classes during our lockdown! I think I drove everyone mad with it and my cooking skills have really gotten better especially a “potjie” on the fire! I am a little biased to saying this, but there is no place like home! The best parts are not just playing, but being with family around the fire on the farm, my brown little border collie Yogi the Bogey and our horse of a great dane Luna and to have the team that I have all in one place is even better. From Peter Berman at Scratch Golf, Garth Milne from Wanna Be A Champion to Nicola Mostert that is my sports dietician. They contribute and push to make me the best version of myself. I am so proud to be a South African female professional golfer as well as a PGA member of South Africa and being part of growing golf on and off the golf course. I am so excited for whats to come for female golf in this country and seeing our amateurs golfers play with us on the SLT, our future is looking bright to have more South Africans on tour in time to come!
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MOONDANCE VILLAS & SUITES,
Cape Town, South Africa.
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oondance Villa & Suites, a luxury villa in Cape Town, is a residence of distinction, elegance and timeless modern design offering world-class accommodation to the discerning traveller. Situated at the foot of Lion's Head Mountain, with picturesque vistas of the Atlantic Seaboard, everything is taken care of by the attentive and friendly staff from the moment you step inside the villa. This allows for guests to have complete
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peace of mind and truly enjoy the Moondance Moments. The property is a 4600sqm villa, eloquently designed by the award-winning architect, Stefan Antoni. Attention to detail is evident in each of the four luxurious and uniquely styled suites which are accompanied by unique, private outdoor spaces that were designed to complement the panoramic views of the city, ocean and mountain vistas.
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Journey through the open planned living areas both inside and out as each space has been curated to marry the outdoor space with the indoor. The encompassing glass doors open out into larger outdoor living spaces that showcase the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The walls of Moondance exhibit the beauty of our African culture as they are home to some of Africa's finest contemporary artists. From the charcoal works of William Kentridge to the upcycled spectacles of Cyris Kabiru, the walls of Moondance radiate beauty.
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Our amenities are endless and cater for all needs. If exercise is what you crave, elevate the heart rate in a fully equipped gym with over 30 pieces of state-of-the-art Techno Gym equipment. Follow this with a session in the steam room to fully revitalize the body and the mind. Alternatively, enjoy the midday African sun with a cocktail in hand, lounging on the tanning deck. If the sun gets too hot, cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or sink deeper into relaxation with a refreshing drink from our stylish under-pool wine bar with underwater pool views. Under the moonlight, enjoy a delicious meal or a traditional South African braai accompanied by some of South Africa's finest wines in our Tuscan-style Olive Grove. Finish the night off with a true cinema
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experience as you lounge by the sofa in a cinema room with popcorn in hand enjoying your favourite shows. Should you like to venture out, this prime location is only minutes from the Cape Town city centre and all the local hotspots; including galleries, restaurants, shops and beaches. In the spirit of true African warmth, the knowledgeable Moondance Villa team will guide and assist you with all your concierge requests and can arrange various experiences during your stay, from restaurants reservations to guided hikes up Table Mountain and so much more.
WINE FARMS Moondance is associated with and highly recommend visiting: (a wine tasting with any one of these wine estates can also be arranged from the comfort of Moondance) l Delaire Graff l Muratie l Warrick l Idiom l Paul Cluver
LOCAL SITES AND ATTRACTIONS: l Table Mountain: Guided hike and cable car tour l Ocean adventure: Kayaking or snorkeling with seals l Paragliding or skydiving over the Atlantic Seaboard l Take a helicopter to Delaire Graff and spend the afternoon in the winelands l Go Ziplining in Elgin, rated one of the best experiences in South Africa. l Take a slow drive in a classic car along the chapman’s peak route and stop for a picnic along the way
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PGA CATALUNYA LAUNCHES
New Wellness Centre
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GA Catalunya will opened a new €5 million Wellness Centre on the 16th April 2021, offering residents, guests and golfers an array of physical and emotional wellbeing experiences. The Wellness Centre is a holistic haven embracing movement, recovery and relaxation, offering both traditional and cutting-edge therapies and expertise. The new centre’s philosophy reflects that of PGA Catalunya, Spain’s number one golf resort: to provide a space where people can disconnect from
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the world and reconnect with themselves, relax in nature and spend precious time with family and friends. David Plana, CEO of PGA Catalunya, said: “After the experience of the past year, the world has gained a deeper of the importance of wellbeing. For us, it’s something that has long been at the heart of the experiences we offer and why our promise to customers is to play well, stay well. “The opening of the Wellness Centre – surrounded by the pine forests, lakes and mountains
FEATURE of the countryside outside Barcelona – is another significant step towards our objective of being one of the leading golf and wellness destinations in the world, and we look forward to welcoming residents, members and guests.” Located next to the 5-star Hotel Camiral at the heart of the resort, the Wellness Centre is designed to invite the natural surroundings in, creating a haven away from the stresses of everyday life. Its design – crafted by the renowned Lagula Arquitectes – takes inspiration from the Japanese principles of unaltered natural beauty, quiet solitude and simplicity, blending seamlessly with the landscape and surrounding gardens. Guests will re-establish links with nature as they discover the different parts of the 1,000m² space, comprising nine treatment rooms, gym and yoga studios and thermal and water facilities set among areas that reflect gardens, forest clearings and waterfalls. Healing techniques are personalised for guests’ needs and accelerated by high-tech therapy normally only found at clinics or elite athlete facilities, including cryotherapy, vitamin infusions, hyperbaric oxygen and photomodulation. PGA Catalunya is working in collaboration with some of the most respected experts to provide these services. Partners include world leading MECOTEC for the Cryo Therapy treatments (PGA Catalunya is the first destination in Spain to have the MECOTEC
double chamber cabin) and NADclinic London under the expertise of Dr Saskia Kloppenburg for IV infusions programs. The Wellness Centre complements PGA Catalunya’s other amenities which support and promote physical and emotional wellbeing. A European Tour Destination, its two worldclass courses, the challenging Stadium with its exhilarating elevated tee shots and the shorter, friendlier Tour, are carefully designed to offer benefits beyond the euphoria of a well-struck shot. Both courses are also GEO Certified – golf ’s international ecolabel – and benefit from the expertise of a full-time biologist. The Golf Hub combines best-in-class performance golf technology and coaching with the fun-for-all enjoyment of a Toptracer gaming range. It is home to the Sergio Garcia Junior Golf Academy. Wellness is also integrated into the resort’s real estate, which will soon include the recentlypresented Well-Villa, an innovative property specifically designed to enrich the wellbeing of its occupants. ABOUT PGA CATALUNYA GOLF AND WELLNESS Opened in 1999, PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness quickly established an international reputation for outstanding quality. It is ranked the number one resort in Spain by Golf World magazine, which also recognises the Stadium Course in its World Top 100 Courses. The 36-hole resort also offers two accommodation options – Hotel Camiral, a member of The Leading Hotels of The World and Girona's only 5* hotel, and LAVIDA Hotel, aimed at the active traveller. In addition, the European Tour Destination comprises a discreet, low-density real estate development, with first-class leisure facilities and a select number of villa plots, stylish modern semi-detached villas, and luxury apartments. Conveniently situated close to Girona-Costa Brava Airport (five-minute drive) and Barcelona International Airport (one-hour drive), the venue also benefits from the recently completed highspeed train line that links Girona (approximately 15 kilometres from PGA Catalunya Resort) to the rest of Spain and Europe, which provides even faster connections to major cities, including Barcelona, which can now be reached in only 37 minutes.
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Take A Little Time-Out At THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL & SPA
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lanked by the majestic Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range, the awardwinning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is situated on Cape Town’s most scenic route. Poised above the Atlantic Ocean, the 5-star boutique hotel offers easy access to Cape Town’s spectacular beaches and tourist attractions. Guided by a luminescent marine reserve with frequent whale and dolphin sightings, boasting legendary Atlantic Ocean sunsets and the longest hours of sunshine in Cape Town (location, location, location), The Twelve Apostles is regarded as one of Cape Town’s leading boutique hotels. Repeatedly voted as one of the best on the continent, and indeed the world, its African style and classic European comfort affirms the elegance of the 70-room property, with individually designed bedrooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite, original artwork and collectibles gracing the walls and views to die for. It’s the perfect choice for weddings or any special occasion,
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and a popular venue for conferences and meetings. Part of the family-run Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The Twelve Apostles offers splendid luxury, passionate service, generous hospitality and exquisite cuisine. The hotel’s enviable location, so close to the City, yet far enough to ‘be away from it all’, and with time on your hands, guests have a myriad options to indulge in – a movie and popcorn in the 16-seater private cinema, relaxing in the Atlantic-facing infinity or mountainfacing heated rock pools, mountain walks and picnics in the gardens bordering onto the Table Mountain National Park, or surrendering the senses in the multi-award winning Spa set into the mountainside. Offering personalised, individual treatments for both hotel guests and day spa visitors, as well as a variety of half and full day Spa Packages, the extensive spa facilities include seven superbly equipped treatment rooms for single and dual treatments, a Rasul Chamber, a manicure and pedicure salon, a tranquillity lounge, health bar,
Hydrotherapy pool, plunge pool and a Saltwater Floatation pool. Its unique position overlooking both ocean and berg, makes a sunset treatment in one of two Spa Mountain Gazebos, an unforgettable experience. Whether you choose one of the Spa’s Signature B|Africa Journeys (The Twelve Apostles Touch), give yourself over to the luxury of a Tata Harper organic full body massage or facial or immerse yourself in a handson, Elemis treatment that harnesses the power of nature and science to create ground-breaking formulations that genuinely transform your skin - you’re guaranteed to feel indulged and nurtured beyond your wildest expectations. Renowned for ‘exquisite cuisine,’ diners are spoilt for
choice with the finest wining and dining on the Atlantic Seaboard. Depending on the time of year breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at a host of exceptional venues – by the fireside in the elegant flagship Azure Restaurant or on the expansive Azure terrace overlooking the ocean; casual meals and the finest Sushi in the Café Grill, overlooking The Twelve Apostles range. Renowned for its High Tea by The Sea (a vegan option is on offer as well), Sundowners in the Leopard Bar and Picnics in the Fynbos Garden or on the mountainside, with a birds-eye view of Signal Hill - every dining experience is a memorable one.
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ABOUT THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL AND SPA
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The five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is situated on Cape Town’s most scenic route. Well established as one of the city’s leading boutique hotels, The Twelve Apostles Hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and prides itself in offering guests that ‘personal touch’. Poised above the Atlantic Ocean, the five-star Cape Town hotel is situated at the water’s edge of a marine reserve, boasting frequent whale and dolphin sightings. Surrounded by nature only, the hotel is flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles mountain range within the Table Mountain National Park. The interior design is inspired by its namesake, creating a fresh, calming environment that artfully combines sophistication with simplicity, comfort and elegance.
Guests are spoilt with spectacular views of the ocean and mountain views in each of the 70 bedrooms and suites, including the Presidential Suite, each superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style. The hotel boasts two swimming pools; an award-winning spa; Azure Restaurant, the Café Grill, and the Leopard Bar & Lounge; a 16-seater private cinema; and meeting, events & wedding facilities for up to 90 guests. ABOUT RED CARNATION HOTELS Red Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of 20 five- and four-star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Ireland, Scotland, Geneva, Florida, Botswana and South Africa. Each property has its own individual character and unique location
that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests. For more information about these award-winning hotels and the rest of the Red Carnation Collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com Online Media Gallery: https://redcarnationhotels. chorus.thirdlight.com/link/12Apostles View a complete list of Awards and Accolades for The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Joanne Hayes, TUMBLEWEED COMMUNICATIONS T: +27 83 6277 249 E: tigerjo@iafrica.com
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TINDLOVU CAMPS BAY Special Feature
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o understand Tindlovu Group, we need to share more about not only what we do but most importantly, why we do it. Tindlovu was founded in 2012 by Jo-Anne White, with our first restaurant at Mopani Camp located in the Kruger National Park, since then, we have grown immensely with 10 restaurants, a bush cafe, 2 curio shops, a deli, 2 function venues, a spa and a country lodge in White River. Our establishments are spread out across South Africa in Nelspruit, White River, The Kruger National Park, Malelane, Camps Bay, and the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. At Tindlovu Group we aim
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to selflessly serve our communities by striving for excellence in all our offerings. People are our passion and we strive to continuously ensure that our people are looked after. Tindlovu Group is a company for individuals who are constantly looking for high-quality services. We offer a wide range of unique integrated services including but not limited to events management, marketing, bush braais, product development, catering, and franchising. We aim to ensure that each offering creates a positive experience for customers when they
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visit our establishments and come into contact with our team of experts. Spend some time sipping on delicious wines, admiring views from ocean to bush while indulging in your favourite South African dishes with a contemporary twist. “Authenticity is something we pride ourselves in and we certainly do not skimp on our food. Our restaurant in Camps Bay is the perfect restaurant in
Cape Town for ocean view sundowners, a light lunch, or even a romantic dinner.” - Jo-Anne White Founder and CEO of the Tindlovu Group Tindlovu Camps Bay is located on the first floor of the Promenade in Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. The restaurant offers diners a clear ocean view, enchanting interiors and a selection of carefully curated curios that all contribute to a visual and taste experience that you will be taken on.
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CLASSIC FAVOURITES WITH A MODERN TWIST The eight-hour slow-braised oxtail is a crowd favourite. It is served with dombolo (steamed dumplings) and butter beans, in a rich, hearty tomato and red wine gravy. Also worth trying is the loaded boerie roll – farm style boerewors on a buttery milk bun, with smoky chipotle chakalaka, jalapeño pickles, crispy onions and fresh coriander. Boerewors is a type of sausage which originated in South Africa and is an important part of South African cuisine. The creamy butter curry is a flavour-bomb with aromatic spices in a yoghurt sauce, with your choice of tender chicken fillet or Mozambican prawns. The herbivore burger, made from 100% plant-based ingredients, comes with a 200g veggie patty, with vegan condiments and trimmings, served on a soft whole wheat bun. A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA THAT EVERYONE CAN ENJOY “The menu is the first of its kind for the group, with a strong focus on contemporary South African cuisine. The philosophy during development was to freshen up familiar favourites, and also to showcase local flavours through current trends. The general consensus with South African food has always been that one can
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expect platters of meat and heavy stews – we wanted to reinvent this idea and show that local cuisine can be approachable and appealing to all palates.” says Tindlovu’s Director of Corporate Development, Chris Papayannes. HOSTING A SPECIAL EVENT WITH TINDLOVU We have a team of experts that are ready to assist you with hosting the most spectacular event that you can imagine. Having venues around South Africa with the most beautiful backdrops of nature allows you to host your special event with the picturesque surroundings of the bush safari or the beautiful Atlantic ocean. With attention to detail we will ensure that your event is as perfect as imagined. All you need to do is tell us what your dream event is and leave the rest with us. BOOK YOUR TABLE OR EVENT WITH US NOW Tindlovu Camps Bay restaurant is open seven days a week from 11am-9pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We offer all of our existing venues in South Africa for all kinds of special events and we are flexible with customised themes and concepts. For bookings or more information, give us a call on 021 200 5944 or visit our website on www.tindlovu.co.za
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INDRA SPORTSWEAR
Co Founder, David Bergström
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Can you introduce your team to our readers? Louise Fröjdenlund, 28 years old, who embraces the passion for golf and equality (one of the strong reasons we started as you will read below) she is the founder of INDRA Sportswear, along with me David Bergström, 32 who is also a happy amateur golfer, seeking thrills and challenges in life, also working as CEO for INDRA. We have no previous experiences with the fashion industry, but we wanted to make a change and I think we will ! Please explain more about the sustainable development process for your apparel? We focus on close distributon in every detail of our products. Design in Sweden, garments from Italy, production in Poland and of course sustainable shipping packages. Also creating collections of slowfashion, wide range of sizes and customise orders to minimise the risk of customers choosing the wrong size, which often causes returns of the item. We also implement sustainable and recyclable fabrics in all our clothes. This to be able to create transparency in the whole process, sharing it with our customers to create awareness about the industry. In recent times ladies apparel has been poorly represented in pro shops & golf shops what is your target market demographics? First of all we will focus on our own platforms, e-commerce webshop and social media. This to be able to have control over the brand value, marketing and also to give easy access to all golfing women out there, providing world wide shipping. Can you offer our readers what collections will be available which & have you had any input from lady tour professionals? We will focus on base collections, and believe
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in slow fashion even in golf. Available in two colors to start with. Then we will expand our collection together, with input from our community, the customers will also be able to help out in the process of choosing garments and colors. And we will offer a wide range of sizes (all women are different) and also be able to take some customize orders if needed. What are your future plans for the brand? To be able to support women all over the globe, supplying them with clothes made with passion. Creating a community where we can help out, express ourselves, sharing needs, ideas and creating bonds not only between us and our customers, but between them as well. A place for all equals, listening, sharing and working for them.
FEATURE THE HISTORY OF INDRA SPORTWEAR. During spring 2018 we, Louise Fröjdenlund (Founder) & David Bergström (Co Founder) of INDRA Sportswear discovered the fantastic atmosphere in the world of golf. Being able to make new relations with interesting people, along with entering fantastic landscapes breathing freshly, while practising what you love the most is totally amazing. On top of this is of course the fact that golf is a really fun but challenging sport, both in terms of mindset, concentration practice and physical improvements. But despite all the wonderful positivity that amazed us, Louise felt that there was something missing. She couldnt get rid of the thoughts she had about the trends and society, that golf still is a sport highly dominated by men, She believes that the sport is in the need of more women and communities for equals, inspiring each other. To add to this she had some trouble getting a wardrobe of golf clothes she liked, the lack of supply for younger women was a fact. The clothing were traditional clothes inspired by mens fashion or clothes with traditional fit. This was the original idea of a brand that really encouraged the amazing girls in golf, and supplied them with amazing garments. Building a network of golfing women, together being able to set trends and challenge old traditional patterns. Clothes that really embrace the figures of females, with elegance or sporty modern fashion, like other sports! Lately the trend has been more clothes borrowed from other sports, but it is hard to find a brand that
also embraces a sustainable and social responsibility. We want to be part of a sustainable, responsible, equal and transparent golf industry. INDRA will focus on transparent communication, on degradable or innovative materials. A social responsibility of slow fashion. INDRA will be able to control and create transparency throughout the product flow, thereby building good relationships with both suppliers and our customers. We use suppliers located in Europe. There is so much more to do, and this is only the beginning. So far, we can see an interest in the younger generation of women who have also been involved in our product development, where we make the adjustments requested with their help. By doing this we believe that we can create collections with passion and taste, rather than creating seasonal collections. We are launching a basic collection where each garment (of course) are named after great female golf players that contributed to the sport, The idea was presented by a girl on our social media, who helped out when we asked our community to help out. We will of course offer a big size range; womens shapes are different and we want to give this opportunity to everyone that wants to glow in INDRA apparel. In the near future our plan is to release several different colours in our basic collection, and at the same time expand with different and innovative garments. Our community will be very important to INDRA, we want them to help us develop new products, do upgrades of current products and materials, and use their opinions in a lot of decisions. We want to inspire not only by ourselves but by all the fantastic women that want to contribute to a better world and equal values, especially around the golf atmosphere.
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EDGA TOUR PROFESSIONAL
DANNY HENNESSEY
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Rhys 'Preparations for upcoming season have been going well, fortunately I have been with my family in Potchefstroom, South Africa. This has enabled me to go to the gym and practice with relative freedom (alongside caring for a 18 month old ) so I feel pretty ready to go.'
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I was lucky to win the KitKat Group Pro Am which was our first event of the year on the Sunshine Tour. That was my second win on that tour now and I really feel a closeness to the tour. It’s helped me prepare for a different style of golf in heat, at altitude and with varying grasses. I really feel it’s more than a development tour but it has honed my skills and I feel so lucky to be able to have a home and friends away from home.
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Who inspired you to take up golf & role models. A. My Mum started us in golf as something that my brother, myself and Mum could all do together. We had no real background in golf as a family at all. Rugby was our thing until that point. Tiger Woods was my favourite golfer by a mile growing up. Your early experience of amateur golf & inspiration to turn Pro. I won my club championship just before my 15th birthday which was pretty cool, soon after that the thoughts of turning professional started to take shape.
by Titleist and FJ with clothing, clubs and everything in between. Financially supported by: ISOSPACES Aqua Africa Athena Siam Ltd Union
Your current sponsors & the importance of media support to help find sponsorship. I am currently very fortunate to be helped
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Media support through photos at events help massively with the exposure of our brands, Instagram and other such platforms have also transformed the potential for new sponsors as well. Your based in the SW how does playing links golf benefit you developing. I grew up very close to Perranporth GC where I was a member as a junior. The thing with growing up around links golf is you inevitably play in a near hurricane a few times a year and it teaches you different lessons that can transfer to my game even now on the big professional tours. I feel very lucky to have experienced so many different golf environments already. The difference now your a father & it's challenges being on tour. The Father challenge is unlike anything else, how much a little guy can rely on you is frightening. It certainly brings a new perspective to golf and adds extra sweetness to good performances and also more perspective to poor ones. As I write this I’m almost 4 weeks away from Carter and my Wife Lynn and it’s tough, seeing him point to the phone and say Dada is tough. He’s almost accepted that our relationship is that way which is heart breaking. Hobbies away from golf I love sports in general, if I can I race Go Karts, watch F1, Rugby, go to the gym and even play touch rugby when I can.
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Your ambitions for 2021 & challenges of the last 12 months. Ambitions are certainly to get a full ET card for 2022, one of my early goals to win on ST and CT have come through with the Sunshine Tour win 2 weeks ago which is great. The past 12 months have been very tough but honestly for us a family it’s been amazing to have as much time to bond with Carter as I have and I wouldn’t have changed it. The AfraAsia Bank Tri Sanctioned Tour in Mauritius was an amazing experience when I covered it for media. What other tournaments & golf courses stand out for you. The Dimension Data pro am on the Sunshine tour is an incredible event, the 3 courses, the amateurs, the venue it’s just special for everyone involved. The Alfred Dunhill at Leopard Creek on ET and ST is an amazing week also. Course, facilities and to be able to go in to the Kruger park is a bonus! Obviously Major championships tend to stand out also. The whole vibe of the week is different and the courses tend to be first class!
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Leon Fricker
PGA EuroPro Tour Professional INTERVIEW BY DAVID J NICHOLSON
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attracting attention from new sponsors and partners. Speaking to Ken Lingwood from the Gecko Tour, the winter development tour in the Costa del Sol, he believes Leon has a great future.
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Who Influenced you to take up golf? I would have to say my dad got me into the game. He bought my first set of clubs. Fred Couples Boom Boom set. Which is your current Golf club? Woodbury Park Who were your role models? Tiger woods was my hero growing up. He is the reason I chose to play golf above any other sport. He made golf fun and an athletic sport.
Can you give the readers a brief history on your development? I won the Devon Am twice. I went to University in America where I had four wins and 25 top 10 finishes. I ended my Am career finishing 11th in US open Sectional Qualifying. Who are your key people around you? My brother is the person I work with the most. He has watched me play my whole life and knows my game
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really well. I also work with Alex Clapp who I also went to College with; so again he knows my tendencies and what I like to see in my swing. I work with a Functional Patterns Practitioner for my physical fitness, he is called Bobby Filer. I have been lucky to have Murdo Mackay in my corner who helps to get the best out of me on and off the course. How has the pandemic has impacted your preparations? I have not able to travel for any preparations for this years PGA EuroPro season unfortunately. I have been spending a lot of time on my fitness for this season and have been hitting balls into a net. Sadly there is not
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much more we can do in these times. What Apparel do you wear? I currently wear Nike Apparel. Rugby is a passion of yours, did you have the opportunity to turn professional? It was always a toss up between rugby and golf, however I chose to focus my time on golf when I was 15 as I enjoyed the solo endeavors of the game. Even though I believe with my athletic ability, dedication and love of the game I would have had a good chance of making it to the highest levels in the sport. With that being said, that is only my opinion!
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OPEN VENUES
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he R&A confirmed that The 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool from16th - 23rd July 2023 & The 152nd Open will be played at Royal Troon from 14th 21st July 2024. The 149th Open will be played at Royal St George’s from 11th -18th July 2021 The 150th Open will be played at St Andrews from 10th -17th July 2022 The 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool from 16th - 23rd July 2023
The Championships have been rescheduled following the cancellation of The 149th Open at Royal St George’s this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Open will be played at the famous Kent links from 11th - 18th July 2021 Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “We have been working closely with Royal Liverpool and Royal Troon and the relevant local agencies to reschedule the Championships. “We are grateful to everyone involved at Rory McIlroy won The Open in 2014 at Royal Liverpool the clubs and at our partner organisations for supporting our plans and showing flexibility to Club, said, “Without doubt the golfing world greatly adapt their own schedules. We can now look anticipates the return of The Open after the hiatus of forward to seeing the world’s best players competing at 2020 and Royal Liverpool Golf Club is delighted to fit these outstanding links courses in 2023 & 2024" into the revised schedule alongside our friends at Royal Michael Johnson, Captain of Royal Liverpool Golf Troon. We must thank The R&A for its continued support and look forward to welcoming competitors and spectators alike to Hoylake in 2023” Desmond Bancewicz, Captain of Royal Troon Golf Club, said, “Following the most unusual circumstances this year, affecting all our lives, Royal Troon Golf Club looks forward with eager anticipation in hosting The Open in 2024 for a 10th time and sends their very best wishes to The R&A and Royal St George's Golf Club for 2021” This will be the 13th time the Championship has been staged at Royal Liverpool and the first since Rory McIlroy lifted the Claret Jug there in 2014 The Open will return to Royal Troon for the 10th time following Henrik Stenson’s memorable final round duel with Phil Mickelson before claiming victory in 2016. Henrik Stenson's winning putt in 2016 at Royal Troon.
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Danny Hennessey EDGA TOUR PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW BY DAVID J NICHOLSON & JAMIE WEBBERBURN FROM BESPOKE CLUBHOUSE MANAGEMENT.
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anny Hennessey is the first EDGA Tour Professional to enter Q School for the 2021 PGA EuroPro Tour in the UK. Since joining the EDGA Tour in 2019, he has become a popular player supporting & raising the profile of disability golf. He hopes to play in several PGA EuroPro Tour events combined with his European EDGA tour schedule. Dan Godding from the PGA EuroPro Tour has offered excellent support to Danny & he will be also offered the exemption of buggies to support his disability, he has half a lung caused by multiple respiratory arrests that have been as a result of a very severe rare form of asthma with no know triggers, I also have scoliosis so my spine bends over at the top and this is made worse by the high daily maintenance dose of steroids I am on to maintain my breathing Throughout this stop start season of golf in these unprecedented times, he has started working with James Ruebotham a fellow established PGA EuroPro Tour professional as his new coach. Coaching out of American Golf in Biggleswade & online, they are working on some swing changes & gym exercises to prepare Danny for the upcoming season. He will also be coached by Elliot Bradley at Cotswold Golf Club, he is a Mena tour professional as well as a PGA coach. Danny has been selected to represent Europe in the disabled equivalent of the Ryder Cup, the Cairns Cup to be played at Celtic Manor Resort in the rescheduled date in September 2021.
The event has recently confirmed the support of Samuel Ryder Charitable Trust which was set up in honour of the late Samuel Ryder an English businessman you was the original pioneer to the famous Ryder Cup. SkySports are also scheduled to cover the event on the SkySports Golf Channel. Danny enjoys the support from Warwick House, a UK apparel company & has recently won a Pro Am event at Silvermere GC together with mixed field of Ladies European Tour, EDGA Tour professionals & other male professionals. Away from golf, Danny is a keen Saracen's fan, continuing his love of rugby from his past playing days. His children, Niamh is 5 and Albie is 2 are his inspiration to see their dad achieve recognition in golf & able to compete with able bodied golfers & achieve his goals in professional sport. Hee will be hosting our Golf Day raising money for Islington Boxing Club. Jamie Webberburn from Bespoke Clubhouse Management will be in attendance for those interested in other ways to collaborate with Danny on his inspiring golf journey in 2021. Pre book a round with Danny at The Shire for more opportunities to work with a great ambassador for disabled golf.
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APES HILL, BARBADOS, aiming to become the best golfing experience in the Caribbean.
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location with views across both the west and east coasts. Barbados has always been a popular destination for tourists, but in today’s changing world, it is developing an enviable reputation amongst second homeowners and remote workers with its responsible health care, stable infrastructure, safety, the fastest internet connection in the Caribbean, and year-round perfect weather. Apes Hill will have a fully renovated 18 Hole, Par 72 championship golf course, with 12 sea view holes with 2 of these boasting views of both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. A 19th Hole is being added in front of the Clubhouse as a bit of fun, modelled after
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the 17th Hole at TPC Sawgrass in Florida, and features an island green. A new Par 3 course will have a relaxed dress policy with guests able to play in flip flops, should they wish – the first of its kind in Barbados. Other golf facilities will include the Golf Performance and Teaching Centre with a state-of-the-art Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and swing bio-mechanics analysis bay, to bring the best physical and technical capabilities out of every golfer. Recreational and hospitality facilities will include a renovated Club House with concierge, the Drunken Monkey bar and veranda restaurant, outdoor calisthenic gym, a fitness and paddle sports centre with the indoor gym overlooking the lap pool and Zen yoga garden. A new golf proshop and farm shop will complete the facilities. Originally opened back in 2009 and subsequently closed in 2017, Apes Hill is now owned by Canadian investor Glenn Chamandy – Founder and Chief Executer Officer of international clothing giant Gildan since 1994. Commenting on the purchase, Glenn Chamandy says: “I have been coming to Barbados for over twenty years and built a home here for our family. For me it’s the best place to live in the Caribbean and I have many
good friends here now. When Apes Hill became available last year, I felt it had the potential, with all of its natural beauty, gullies and views over both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean on the wild east coast, to create the best golfing experience in the Caribbean, and a community where family and friends can enjoy time together. “Golfing is more than just the golf course, it is all about what you do before hand – accessing great training and practice facilities, and what you do when you’re not playing golf – having a great bar and restaurant to socialize in. Members at Apes Hill will be able to enjoy hiking and cycling on the nature trails in our gullies, go fishing in the reservoir, and have fun at all the Club facilities. We want Apes Hill to take your breath away in many different ways - being environmentally responsible, visually beautiful, and authentically the best of Barbados.” Set to employ over 100 local people through construction, hospitality, golf course and guest service jobs, the redesign of Apes Hill will provide an unrivalled community where you can come as you are and live well. New estate homes are available for sale, three and four-bedroom villas start from £1.15 million.
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