Westlake Golf
Course: Against the amethyst slopes of the Silvermine mountains
lies one of Cape Town's Premier Courses - Westlake. This easy to walk,
18 hole Par 72 golf course is characterised by the towering trees, which
line many of its fairways. Westlake has a very interesting, yet
user-friendly design and quite a few doglegs. If you manage to stay out
of the trees, you will achieve a good score. From the first to the
eighteenth hole, every step affords panoramic views of the surrounding
mountains.
Established in 1932, Westlake Golf Club welcomes visitors with its
special blend of old world charm and modern amenities in an atmosphere
of conviviality and camaraderie. Whether you're a tourist enjoying a
Cape holiday, or a local golfer, visit Westlake and see for yourself why
Westlake is the Cape's most popular course.
The Course: A main characteristic of this course is the
openness of its layout. The fairways are fairly wide and short and this,
provided you stay out of trouble, makes for a potentially low scoring
round. This user friendly design is a course that anyone can enjoy
whatever their handicap. Accuracy off the tee will always be rewarded by
a clear shot to the greens. The kikuyu fairways are boarded by shrubs
and a variety of trees including the massive Port Jackson that towers
over golfers and fairways alike.
Signature hole: Watch out for the signature par-four 12th. The
fairways are lined with pine trees with a dogleg left that almost jumps
out at the player. The green is small and well guarded on the right by a
tree side bunker.
Club regulations: Appropriate golf attire is
required. Handicap required. |
