PGA of Great Britain & Ireland professional, Garry Houston, pulled six points clear of the field to win the fourth World Club Pro-Am supported by the PGA of South Africa.
“To break par every round was quite an achievement,” said Houston, who carded a final round of 37 points (-1), to finish with a five-round total of 190 points (-10).
“I’m really excited…I played with last year’s defending champion [Julien Gressier] today, so I knew he would be strong and it was great to come over the line at the end.”
Durban Country Club
Established in 1922, Durban Country Club has a proud history that spans back almost 90 years and is a popular club amongst both golf enthusiasts and Durban residents alike. The Club is a place of relaxation and fun for the entire family offering world class sporting and leisure facilities.
Renowned for its classic Cape Dutch architecture and beautiful setting overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Club has been the venue of choice for many an important celebration in its rich history. Durban Country Club was recently voted one of the Top 100 golf courses of the World by Golf Magazine USA. Steeped in tradition and history, the course has played host to the South African Open on 17 different occasions and was the venue for the centenary SA Open in 2010 which saw golfing legend, Ernie Els win his 5th SA Open title.
Web: www.dcclub.co.za
Email: mail@durbancountryclub.co.za
Tel: +27 31 313 1777
Pro Shop: +27 31 313 1716
Address
Isaiah Ntshangase Road
Durban
South Africa
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Beachwood Country Club
A stone’s throw from Durban Country Club, the Durban Country Club Beachwood course is a hidden gem offering a superb challenge for the golfer that enjoys a typical Links layout. It is currently rated 29 in the Golf Digest Top 100 Courses in SA.
The course was taken over by Durban Country Club in the early 1990’s and underwent some refining and alterations to bring the course closer to Championship standard – offering the discerning golfer an alternative challenge at Beachwood.
An interesting aspect of the course is that it lies at the southern end of Virginia Airport – mainly for small commercial aircraft, private flights, training flights and helicopters – adding an element of excitement to see these small aircraft take off and land directly overhead.
Barring the par 3 second, all the fairways run parallel to one another in a N-NE / S-SW direction. The sixth and ninth fairways both have a dog-leg left to consider whereas the other fairways are all straight. There are 41 bunkers around the greens, and 33 fairway bunkers waiting for wayward shots. Four of the holes are blessed with water features and most fairways are lined with trees.
This course is a very good challenge to the handicap, for the fairways are narrow and long, and require precision tee shots and lay-ups. The course is maintained with the same diligence and care as that of the Country Club course.
Course Par | Total Length |
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72 | 6016m |
Tee | Par | Length |
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1 | 4 | 397 |
2 | 3 | 140 |
3 | 5 | 453 |
4 | 5 | 423 |
5 | 4 | 324 |
6 | 4 | 410 |
7 | 3 | 151 |
8 | 4 | 308 |
9 | 4 | 347 |
Out | 36 | 2953 |
10 | 4 | 396 |
11 | 5 | 473 |
12 | 3 | 148 |
13 | 4 | 389 |
14 | 4 | 273 |
15 | 4 | 417 |
16 | 4 | 327 |
17 | 5 | 455 |
18 | 3 | 185 |
IN | 36 | 3063 |
Total | 72 | 6016m |
Cotswold Downs Golf Estate
Cotswold Downs is a magnificent 18-hole Championship signature golf course, designed by South Africa’s renowned golf course designer, Peter Matkovich. The golf course is built to USGA specifications and as such boasts world class putting surfaces and is maintained all round to international standards. Cotswold Downs was rated by Complete Golfer in 2008 as the best conditioned in golf course in KZN and one of the finest in the country, since receiving this award the course itself has matured to point that playing Cotswold Downs is a must for any golfer when living or traveling to the Zulu Kingdom.
The Cotswold Downs golf course is a model of excellent design in which golf and nature go hand in hand. The topography provides for some spectacular views from tee boxes, fairways and greens while the wetlands, ponds and dams create outstanding natural water features. As a finishing touch, bent grass greens create a superior putting surface.
The elevation of the land allows for the estate homes and the golf to blend in well without interfering with each other. The layout is designed in such a way that strike lines are much further than at any other golf estate, which means that homes on the estate will not intrude on the golf course and vice versa.
Course Par | Total Length |
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72 | 6690m |
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Total | 72 | 6690m |
Durban Country Club
Established in 1922, Durban Country Club has a proud history that spans back almost 90 years and is a popular club amongst both golf enthusiasts and Durban residents alike. The Club is a place of relaxation and fun for the entire family offering world class sporting and leisure facilities.
Renowned for its classic Cape Dutch architecture and beautiful setting overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Club has been the venue of choice for many an important celebration in its rich history. Durban Country Club was recently voted one of the Top 100 golf courses of the World by Golf Magazine USA. Steeped in tradition and history, the course has played host to the South African Open on 17 different occasions and was the venue for the centenary SA Open in 2010 which saw golfing legend, Ernie Els win his 5th SA Open title.
Course Par | Total Length |
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72 | 6111m |
Tee | Par | Length |
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1 | 4 | 354 |
2 | 3 | 172 |
3 | 5 | 468 |
4 | 3 | 165 |
5 | 4 | 420 |
6 | 4 | 322 |
7 | 4 | 340 |
8 | 5 | 458 |
9 | 4 | 397 |
Out | 36 | 3096 |
10 | 5 | 512 |
11 | 4 | 439 |
12 | 3 | 143 |
13 | 4 | 310 |
14 | 5 | 482 |
15 | 3 | 177 |
16 | 4 | 381 |
17 | 4 | 367 |
18 | 4 | 250 |
IN | 36 | 3061 |
Total | 72 | 6111m |
Zimbali Country Club
In terms of the ultimate golfing experience, Zimbali is amongst the top 10 courses in South Africa to receive the Complete Golfer’s Five-star Golf Experience Award; based on service excellence, top-class clubhouse facilities, golf course conditioning and last but not least the overall lingering experience.
Zimbali Country Club and Golf Course is rated independently by GOLF DIGEST magazine as a top 250 South African golf course, as well as a top 5 finest golfing experiences in South Africa.
The clubhouse has been designed and decorated in an African Classical theme, with extensive use of hand crafted décor, fittings and furnishings. Raised decks provide unparalleled elevated course and sea views, trees grow through decking leading down to the 18th green and parking bays were carefully planned to minimize impact on the forest surrounds. Impeccable service, superb catering, a well appointed Pro Shop and plush cloakrooms enhance the venue even further.
The Country Club provides full amenities for golf, including golf carts (compulsory), a halfway house, putting greens, a driving range, tennis courts and a bar and lounge facility which is of the highest order.
Course Par | Total Length |
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72 | 6524m |
Tee | Par | Length |
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1 | 4 | 392 |
2 | 4 | 329 |
3 | 5 | 478 |
4 | 4 | 426 |
5 | 3 | 191 |
6 | 5 | 464 |
7 | 4 | 379 |
8 | 4 | 370 |
9 | 3 | 219 |
Out | 36 | 3248 |
10 | 4 | 369 |
11 | 3 | 191 |
12 | 5 | 530 |
13 | 4 | 377 |
14 | 3 | 159 |
15 | 4 | 397 |
16 | 4 | 370 |
17 | 5 | 441 |
18 | 4 | 442 |
IN | 36 | 3276 |
Total | 72 | 6524m |