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. |
