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Courses
The Gary Player Country Club The Gary Player Country Club is arguably the most recognisable course in South Africa, having been the host of the Nedbank Million Dollar Challenge since 1981. Measuring in excess of 7,700 yards from the Championship tees, framed by the Pilansberg Mountains, it is easy to see why this is revered as one of South Africa's, and the world's, top golf courses. Attracting a world class field of professional golfers each year for The Million Dollar Challenge, Sun City, and The Gary Player Country Club, has no less than 13 different Major Championship winners amongst its elite band of Champions.
The course that can claim winners ranging from Seve Ballesteros (1983 & 1984), Ian Woosnam (1987, the first winner of the prized $1,000,000 cheque), Sir Nick Faldo (1994), Ernie Els (1999, 2000 & 2002), Sergio Garcia (2001 & 2003) and Your Golf Travel's Lee Westwood (2010 & 2011). With scoring traditionally very good despite the challenge offered this can be one of the year's most exciting tournaments. Ernie Els claims the tournament record with an incredible -25 four-round total including closing rounds of 64 and 66 over the weekend.
Accommodation
All 243 guest rooms at The Cascades Hotel afford awe-inspiring views over the neighbouring tropical wonderland, including the cascading lake and secluded pools. The uniquely designed interior is reminiscent of the bordering beauty, all the while promoting a relaxing atmosphere with chic decor and modern furnishings. The Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Course at Sun City are of course the main attraction when staying at the hotel, but after a long round guests can make use of the full-service spa. Aside from the many treatments you can receive at the spa, there are also three swimming pools, including one which is heated and another exclusively for children. Close by, guests can take advantage of the many more facilities that the Sun City Resort offers, such as the Entertainment Centre and The Gary Player Health Spa.
The hotel boasts extensive dining options with a continental menu at the Peninsula Restaurant and a more mediterranean based menu at Bocado, one of the resort's best restaurants. For those looking to grab a quick bite after their round, the Gary Player Country Club is an ideal dining spot which offers views over the course. In the evenings, drinks can flow at the Luma Bar and Lounge where the cocktails list is sure to mix it up amongst guests.
