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. |