Located amidst the rugged beauty of the Western Cape, Pearl Valley’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is ranked number six on Golf Digest’s list of South Africa’s 100 Greatest Courses.
The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course lies at the base of the Drakenstein Mountains and is just one of the many amenities that serve the 500-home gated community, located in the heart of Cape wine country. With an additional 18 holes that will soon be developed, the private community features a luxurious clubhouse overlooking the finishing hole. Known as the social hub at Pearl Valley, the clubhouse provides a pleasant and relaxing venue for golfers and residents. The world-class Pearl Valley Spa presents the ultimate in pampering, while outdoor activities include squash, tennis, water sports, and tours of the surrounding wine country.
The course's design fits on with the environment, working closely with nature on large, uninterrupted terrain requiring the golfer has to think his/her way around. The course sits on rich soil that was first cultivated more than 300 years ago when exiles settled in the area from France, bringing with them knowledge of farming and wine-making. Set in South Africa's premier new sporting and residential development, Pearl Valley Golf Estates is situated among orchards and vineyards on the outskirts of two of the Cape's most famous wineland towns, Franschhoek and Paarl. The vineyards that were planted centuries ago are still thriving and now border the course, which uses its natural surroundings and uninterrupted terrain to create a challenging golf experience for golfers of any skill level.