Westlake golf course
Against the amethyst slopes of the Silvermine mountains lies one of Cape Town's premier golf courses – Westlake golf course which is an easy to walk eighteen hole par 72 course. The course is characterized by towering trees which line many of the fairways. Westlake golf course is a course that is rich in history after being founded in 1932 and from the first to the eighteenth hole every step affords you panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Having been established visitors to the Westlake golf course are welcomed with a special blend of old warm charm and modern amenities. At Westlake golf course you will be able to enjoy an atmosphere of camaraderie whether you are a tourist enjoying a Cape holiday or you are a local golfer if you visit the Westlake golf course you surely see why this course is one of Cape Town's most popular golf courses.
Playing the course
Westlake golf course has a very interesting yet user friendly design that includes quite a few doglegs. If you manage to stay out of the towering trees it will be fairly easy to achieve a good score. This user friendly design of the Westlake golf course makes it a golf course that anyone, no matter your handicap, can enjoy. A main characteristic of this course is the openness of its layout. The fairways are fairly wide and short and could mean that you can have a low scoring round if you can stay out of trouble.
Out of bounds along the entire right side is intimidating for the first shot of the Westlake golf course and the day. The prevailing wind of the right makes the approach very interesting it is played to a slightly raised green which is protected by bunkers to the right. Watch out for the par 4 twelfth which is considered to be the finest hole on the Westlake golf course. The fairway is lined with huge pine trees with a dogleg left that almost jumps out at you. The optimum line from the tee would be down the right side towards a small green guarded on the right by a tree side bunker.
Appropriate golf attire as well as handicap cap is required on this scenic Parklands golf course that is a challenge when the south-easter picks up but still enjoyable.
Course facilities
The Westlake golf course has numerous facilities on site to make your golfing experience more convenient and enjoyable these include:
- Fully stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs
- Golf lessons to brush up on your golfing skills
- Warm up area
- Cart, trolley and club hire
- Modern locker rooms
- Showers
- Day lockers
- Two full service bars
- Halfway house and restaurant
- Safe secure environment
- There is also numerous accommodation nearby should you be looking for accommodation near the Westlake golf course.
- Functions:
The Westlake golf course has two caterers who have provided mouthwatering cuisine for the clubs functions for the past couple of years. There is an upstairs restaurant with scenic views of the golf course which can seat 100 people and the club house can also host seminars for up to 20 people.
This scenic golf course that combines old charm with modern amenities to complete the perfect golfing experience has everything that you require for a great golfing experience. Visit Westlake golf course on your next holiday to Cape Town and see for yourself.
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