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PEARL VALLEY
THE PEARL VALLEY
JACK NICKLAUS SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE ON VAL DE VIE ESTATE
Located on Val de Vie Estate in the heart of the Paarl-Franschhoek valley in the Western Cape, South Africa, the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course is a destination inspired by the majestic mountain ranges and natural beauty for which the region is renowned.
A world-class, 18-hole championship golf course conceived by Nicklaus Design, with extensive input from Jack Nicklaus himself, it perfectly epitomises his vision, philosophy, and passion for the game. Since opening in 2003, it has received a multitude of awards and accolades. Most recently, South Africa’s Top 100 Golf Courses – the definitive golf course ranking – named it the 3rd best golf course in South Africa for 2022.
Boasting pristine all-season fairways, exceptional bunkering and the ingenious use of water features, the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course will challenge even the most experienced of players. Designed with the winter north-westerly and summer south-easterly winds in mind, all par 3’s and par 5’s play in different directions, providing the golfer with varying conditions throughout the round.
Next to the first tee, a practice facility provides golfers with the ideal location to warm up and prepare for the round ahead, while well-appointed locker rooms provide the perfect place to freshen up after a game. Of course, no round of golf is complete without a visit to the Golf Shop, a place where you can purchase leading brands such as Under Armour, Adidas and Footjoy.
THE PEARL VALLEY GOLF ACADEMY
Whether you’re an experience player, or a complete beginner, the Pearl Valley Golf Academy offers its students one of the finest coaching and practice facilities in the Western Cape. With access to expert instruction delivered by a team of highly experienced local and international coaches, you can learn all important golf and lifestyle techniques designed to dramatically improve your game.
THE PEARL VALLEY HOTEL BY MANTIS
A short walk from the golf course, along a winding pathway lined with fragrant fynbos you will find the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, a true luxury retreat. The hotel is close to everything you may need, including restaurants, a coffee shop and a delicatessen. Many of South Africa’s most renowned wine estates and the pretty town of Franschhoek – which was recently named by TIME Magazine as a ‘wine lover’s dream’ and included within its list of the World’s Greatest Places in 2022 – are also just a 15-minute drive away.
PLAY, STAY, RELAX
You can turn your stay into a true wellness experience, with a visit to the Camelot spa, resort-style swimming pool and on-site gym, or alternatively walk, run, mountain bike or saddle up and go horse riding. You are free to explore the 1,000-hectare Estate to your heart’s content, surrounded by exceptional panoramic views and complete serenity. You may choose to stay a night or two at the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, but the real attraction is that with full sectional title ownership on offer, you may secure 30 room nights per year with flexible usage according to your needs, starting from R2.3m for a luxurious one-bedroom suite.
WINE AND DINE
Visitors can enjoy a variety of world-class restaurants from The Valley Restaurant, which caters for all tastes from freshly prepared sushi to pizza, while at the Polo Pavilion by Back’s, brunch, lunch or dinner can be enjoyed while taking in the spectacular views across the Estate’s polo fields.
A beautiful vineyard and winery also form part of the greater Val de Vie Estate. A perfect climate, combined with both cool and warm winds has played a prominent role in the production of wines in this specific region, since the 1600s when French Huguenot descendants brought their knowledge of viticulture to the area. Named L’Huguenot, it is home to the Estate’s exclusive Val de Vie and Polo Club ranges, all of which are bottled in a 180-year-old cellar.
VAL DE VIE ESTATE
Val de Vie Estate is a place like no other. Residents indulge in quality time, form great friendships, make unforgettable memories and become more connected to each other and the world around them. Paramount to this lifestyle is complete peace of mind, with residents taking great comfort in knowing that unobtrusive, yet highly effective security is a top priority. Safety was a founding pillar of the Estate, from the moment architects and engineers planned how the community would experience day-to-day life.
POLO ON VAL DE VIE ESTATE
Polo is an important part of the fabric of life on the Estate, and the Val de Vie Polo Club is the most active in Africa. Three polo fields – that meet International Hurlingham Polo Association standards – provide a stage for ‘the sport of kings’. A fast, exciting game for competing teams and their highly skilled polo ponies, polo season at Val de Vie Estate has also become a place for family and friends to come together for picnics or playdates, it is a time to relax and catch-up, where children can run and play in the fresh air under the African sun.
CONTACT DETAILS
• To book a round of golf at the Pearl Valley
pearlvalley.co.za
• To make a reservation at the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, please visit:
pearlvalleyhotel.com
• For further information regarding
Val de Vie Estate, please visit:
