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Get your clubs ready and practise your swing. The golf course is ready for play.Officially open, it's time to book your round.
Ebotse Golf and Country Estate will offer you an unprecedented golfing experience and it's guaranteed that you will want to come back for more.
And for those that thought Benoni was to far East of the 'border', think again, beacuse you might just realise Ebotse doesn't just offer you the ultimate game of golf, it offers you a living experience second to none.
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You can book a round at Ebotse Golf and Country Estate either online on www.golftimesa.co.za or by contacting the pro-shop on 011 749 1638 or 011 749 1632. You can e-mail golf@ebotsegolf.com for all golf related questions or bookings.
Designed by Matkovich and Hayes Golf Course Architects. This golf course has seven holes on water and has been built to US PGA specifications with a 6372 metre par 72-rating — from back tees 74.
The Ebotse Golf & Country Estate course has been referred to as Peter Matkovich's 'little secret' as know one really knows what a spectacular course he has created. Since day one Peter Matkovich has said, "Ebotse is a wonderful opportunity to create an environmentally sensitive and balanced golf course, combining links, lakeside and parkland."
If passion was at the centre of the success of a golf course then Ebotse Golf & Country Estate would win hands down. Crafted by developers with a personal vision and uniquely designed and constructed by Matkovich & Hayes, the Ebotse course will burst with pride end 2007, when all the hard work delivers not only a view, but an experience of a life time.
Underpinning this project is an unyielding respect for the land and its natural surroundings. It is a Matkovich & Hayes philosophy to listen to the land, believing that nature shapes their design. Never has this been more real than at Ebotse Golf & Country Estate.
The team literally moved heaven and 2 million m3 of earth to create what will undoubtedly be the most unique golf course ever to be built in Gauteng. The 40 hectare lake provides the tranquillity and contentment as only a body of water can. The abundance of birds breathe life into the estate everyday; soaring above and beyond what will not only be a milestone for the development team, but for the unassuming community of Benoni.
Peter Matkovich says there are several aspects that make Ebotse Golf & Country Estate’s golf course remarkable. The first, and most obvious, is its elevation. Most courses in Johannesburg are built on flat ground. As a result of the natural terrain, Ebotse Golf & Country Estate has given Peter a unique sculpting gift. “With no additional sand required, I am able to simply use what already exists to create spectacular features such as tee shots from a height of 15 to 25 metres.”
Surrounding Rynfield lake, the golf course will boast a truly unique driving range in a man-made lake. Having invested millions in the rehabilitation, the Estate will have a driving range never experienced by most golfers. Peter’s vision includes the very clever use of what once was a quarry. Dramatically transformed into a driving range, it will include several floating greens and will enable golfers to hit floating balls into the lake.
Another major plus for golfers is Ebotse Golf & Country Estate’s short holes. According to Andy Bean, CEO - Matkovich & Hayes, the four short holes featured, will rank as one of the best in the world: “Peter is renowned for his short-hole design. What he has created on Ebotse Golf & Country Estate is world ranking play without a doubt.”
Golfers will leave the course with an irresistible urge to return.
The course and club house will be professionally managed for three years after the grow in period and a fully fledged, operational course and clubhouse will be transferred to the Homeowners Association.
Bevan Du Plessis has also recently joined the Ebotse team as Head Professional. Before moving to Ebotse, Bevan was the director of golf at the Houghton Golf Club – a position he held for four years. At Houghton he was involved in running the Dunhill Championship (a major tournament on the South Africa professional tour) and several smaller professional tournaments.
Bevan describes his move to Ebotse Golf and Country Estate as an exciting one, and he is looking forward to the new challenges ahead. He will manage several different areas of the golf department including the golf shop and staff; the driving range; the playability of the golf course; caddies; marshalls and starters; and golf days. He will additionally be responsible for all golf membership applications and queries at Ebotse Golf and Country Estate. Please contact him on 011 749 1638 or e-mail him at golf@ebotsegolf.com.
Bevan sends out his own electronic newsletter which contai specific golf related information. Please fill in your details below if you would like to receive his golfing newsletter.
Mike Wallington of Wallington Sports Turf, currently maintains four courses namely those of Pinnacle Point in Mossel Bay (voted one of the top 10 new courses in the world in 2007); Elements Private Golf Reserve in the Bela Bela area (voted “best new course in South Africa” in 2006; Simbithi Country Club in Ballito and the Cotswold Downs Golf Club in Kloof, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
With a wealth of qualifications and accolades to his name, Mike is sure to work his magic on Ebotse golf & Country Estate's greens and course as his company takes up its new appointment.
Matkovich & Hayes is an all-African company with extensive knowledge of local conditions. From botany to civil construction and from human resources to capital equipment.
“By developing a multi-disciplinary company, we have the ability to undertake projects from design and construction through to turf maintenance and club management, avoiding the complications and potential pitfalls of sub-contracting. We strive to cultivate long term relationships with our clients. After all, apart from being a long-term investment, every fine golf course is an important recreational showpiece”.
Matkovich & Hayes designs are meticulous in their attention to every last detail. The company designs courses to the highest world standards – those set by the USPGA (United States Professional Golfer’s Association).
Arabella Country Club (Hermanus)
Borrowdale Brooke (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Centurion (Pretoria)
Cotswold Downs (Durban)
Elements (Warmbaths)
Golf du Chateau (Mauritius)
Leopard Park (Mmabatho, North West)
Leopard Rock (Vumba Mountains, Zimbabwe)
Mabalingwe (Warmbaths area)
Pinnacle Point (Mossel Bay)
Prince’s Grant (Kwazulu-Natal North Coast)
San Lameer (Kwazulu-Natal South Coast)
Silver Lakes (Pretoria)
Simbithi (Ballito)
Spier (Stellenbosch)
Steenberg (Constantia, Cape Town)
Umhlali (Kwazulu-Natal North Coast)
Worcester (Western Cape)
Woodhill (Pretoria East)
World of Golf (Woodmead Midrand)
A tightly-knit unit of respected, experienced professionals are led by Peter Matkovich. His career in professional golf and 15 years in golf course design has equipped him with an uncommon resource of experience and, naturally, a profound understanding of the game.
Every golf course designed and constructed by the Matkovich team is tangible testimony to an intense love of golf, minute attention to detail and its remarkable aptitude for creating the intangible – perfect course balance.
Few people can reflect on a career in golf like Dale. His more than two decades playing professional golf were punctuated by victories in 27 major tournaments around the world, including the national opens of South Africa, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Colombia.
Dale is both a Director of “The Compleat Golfer”, the game’s most respected publication in South Africa, and a successful golf commentator for radio and television, hosting the very popular golf program “Pitch and Putter”.
Dale’s skill in the marketing and promotion of courses completed by Matkovich & Hayes are fortified by the extensive contacts established and maintained during his exceptional career.
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