Hallo Mariska
Thank you for the good organisation of the trip to KZN. We were very happy.
All the best Heide & Kurt Röhricht
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Course Description:
Mount Edgecombe Country Club is neatly tucked away in the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Plus, inland of Umhlanga Rocks, it boasts two unique championship courses, designed around the natural lie and habitat of the land. Being ideally located for users both local and afar, Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estates has been acclaimed for many years as one of the premier golfing Estates in Southern Africa; thus giving you an overwhelming sense of tranquillity, safety and enchantment.
Mount Edgecombe Country Club has two 18-hole championship courses, and the older Course One was upgraded about 20 years ago when the Mount Edgecombe residential estate was initially developed. Originally known as the Huletts Country Club, and created by Sid Brews in 1936, the course was upgraded and modernised in 1992 by Hugh Baiocchi, and is one of the few courses in the country to meet the USGA specifications.
Mount Edgecombe Course One (now “The Woods”) is a parkland layout, and this extremely attractive golf course has hosted numerous amateur as well as professional tournaments and will, therefore, test any level of golfer. With four sets of tees, the course is playable by golfers of any handicap.
Plans for the second course began in 1994. Daysen, De Villiers and Van der Merwe were commissioned to design the championship course directly south of the existing course on Estate 1. Course 2 (now “The Lakes”) was opened at the end of ’97 and is undulating and different from the estate’s No 1 course, with indigenous bush in places, and its share of imposing water hazards. This course has the Watershed restaurant overlooking the Pani Dam where fish eagles can be spotted.
The design philosophy adopted by the golf course architects was a course that is challenging, but fair – where a serious golfer could test his skills but an occasional golfer could enjoy the game.
Carts compulsory: |
Yes on The Lakes / No on The Woods |
Pull Carts: |
Yes – available for hire |
Caddy’s Compulsory: |
No |
Member days: |
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Type of Course: |
Both Parklands |
Walk able: |
Yes – The Woods / No – The Lakes |
Course rating: |
The Woods Par 70 / The Lakes Par 72 |
Course Designer: |
The Woods Sid Brews (1935), Hugh Baiocchi (1992) The Lakes Daysen, De Villiers and Van der Merwe |
How old is the golf course: |
The Woods Opened 1936 (84 years). The Lakes opened 1997 (23 years) |
Difficulty of course: |
Both courses are very playable by golfers of any handicap |
Signature hole (s): |
The Woods – Amen Corner from holes 14 – 16 The Lakes holes around Pani Dam 8, 9 + 14 |
Awards / Accolades |
The Woods is one of the few courses in South Africa to meet the USGA Specifications. The Lakes has undulating hills with isolated indigenous bush, a stream running from East to West, and the Pani Dam with two sensitive wetlands. |
Celebrity Visits: |
Mount Edgecombe is Brandon Stone’s Home Club. Gary Player, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Tim Clark, Rory Sabbatini, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, Branden Grace, Hennie Otto |
Dress Code: |
Golfing Attire |
Handicap policy: |
World Handicap System (WHS) applies |
Warm up / Practice facilities: |
Putting Green and Chipping area on both courses as well as a separate full facility Driving Range and fitment academy |
The Woods:http://www.mountedgecombe.com/he-woo|Wds-course-one/
The Lakes: http://www.mountedgecombe.com/the-lakes-course-two/
Dear Mariska
Euan and Seumus are driving back from the most spectacular weekend ever. Not only was the accommodation first class, but the arrangements you made for their golf exceeded all expectations. Could you please convey their thanks and appreciation to the owners of the guest house.
Without a doubt they will be back, we will check when Seumus has university holidays as we are hoping it will coincide with your March programme.
Thank you so much for everything, you lead the pack when it comes to top notch service.
Siona
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Dear Mariska
We have just returned to London after a wonderful golf holiday on the Garden Route.
As usual your organisation was faultless and the whole holiday was a seamless experience. We are now trying to adjust to freezing temperatures in UK.
Once again thank you for your superbly organised holiday.
Roger Burr
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Many thanks Mariska for your arrangements, we had a fantastic time and all the accommodation was superb, a special mention for the Overmeer Guest house which is fantastic. Debbie and I may do another one next year and we will definitely contact you
Kind Regards Derick van der Merwe
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Dear Mariska
Many Many thanks for our most successful holiday. We enjoyed every moment except the one when we had to leave. Now we are at our cottage 600 km north of Espoo where we live. Our first day on skis is over and we start soon to celebrate Christmas. We decided that we will come back next November. I hope that we can rely on Your good sevices.
Meanwhile we wish You a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Tarja & Asko
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Mariska, jy was ‘n ster, dankie vir wat jy alles vir ons gedoen het.
Laat weet my van enige skade wat ons by Ambleside of in die dorp aangerig het sodat ek kan goedmaak!
As daar geld oor is wil ek he jy moet ‘n ekstra R 1000 vir jou moeites uithou.
Weereens dankie. Sien uit na ‘n volgende keer.
Coenie Louw ABSA
viewHi Mariska,
We are back home in UK now, had a great time in SA and everything went well with our golf in the Garden Route, although we managed to change our golf days at Pinnacle Point and George due to ‘torrential downpours’………..much needed I know but it did rain for 5 of the 6 days we were there……though not when we played golf,so all was well.
We will certainly consider using your company again when visiting SA although we might choose different accommodation. The Golf Lodge and Town Lodge were very nice but didn’t quite meet our needs…..but it was all very good value.
Best regards
John
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