PROJECT Devco Group
Copperleaf
Golf Estate & Spa
Devco Group ' s innovative development of the first Ernie Els Golf Estate in Gauteng exemplifies their commitment to luxury and excellence, setting a new benchmark for golf estate living in South Africa.
Devco Group has set a precedent for successful luxury golf estates, most notably through the transformation of the Ernie Els Golf Estate, formerly known as Gardener Ross Golf & Country Estate.
In the luxury industry of real estate and golf course development, few names are as esteemed as Devco Group. Their visionary approach and unwavering commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on South Africa’ s landscape, particularly through their pivotal role in the creation of the first Ernie Els Golf Estate in Gauteng. This landmark project, which began as Gardener Ross Golf & Country Estate in June 2003 and later evolved into the prestigious Copperleaf Golf Estate & Spa, stands as a testament to their expertise and innovative spirit.
There is a fascinating story behind the group’ s acquisition of the land and securing the rights for the 18-hole golf course. Interestingly, Devco Group discovered that Ernie Els’ s grandfather had actually resided on this specific piece of land in the 1910s. As we often say in South Africa, what a small world! Devco Group had the opportunity to meet with Ernie Els’ s grandfather for an interview in Herolds Bay, where he lived during the 2000s.
From the very inception of this ambitious venture, the team at Devco demonstrated their comprehensive capabilities. Their involvement extended beyond land acquisition, as they successfully negotiated and executed the agreement with golfing legend Ernie Els, setting the stage for what would become one of Gauteng’ s most celebrated golf destinations.
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