Feature destination
S
et on a cliff-side overlooking the Indian Ocean,
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort in Mossel Bay
was recently named Best Golf Development in Africa
in the prestigious African Property Awards 2014 - 2015 in
association with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
It offers seven kilometres of fairways and 80 bunkers,
with the Indian Ocean as the only water hazard.
The championship course was designed by well-known
South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich, who
opened it together with top Irish Tour Golf Professional
Darren Clarke in November 2006.
Winner of the Compleat Golfer 5-star Experience Award
in 2012, the Pinnacle Course offering comes complete
with expert advice from the Pinnacle Peak Performance
Centre, run by the Grasslands Golf Academy. Here, stateof-the-art technology includes impressive offerings such
as a six-camera, three-dimensional system to analyse
the golfer's body, club and impact in 360 degrees. The
information is accurate to a 10th of a degree. The highspeed cameras are the same as those used in video games,
and track the markers placed on the golfer and club to
view all angles of the swing.
For those who would like to enjoy an active holiday
off the golf course, the resort offers walking trails around
the estate, as well as easy access to the Pinnacle Point
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Nature Reserve. Mountain bike enthusiasts can also enjoy
trails through the reserve area, with the choice between
a shortened easy ride and a longer, more challenging
option.
For those interested in the historical significance of the
resort’s spectacular natural surrounds, a guided tour of the
historic caves is a must.
Partaking in all these outdoor activities can build up
a fierce appetite, and days at the resort typically begin
and end with scrumptious meals enjoyed at the Pinnacle
Restaurant, where everything from gourmet creations to
comforting favourites can be enjoyed whilst taking in the
magnificent surrounding views.
Although the multitude of offerings at Pinnacle Point
can be enjoyed by day visitors, the resort offers luxuriously
outfitted lodges and villas ranging from one-, two-, and
three-bedroom units to four-bedroom penthouses. The
villas all boast large balconies with panoramic sea views,
and both the villas and the lodges share a beautiful
landscaped garden with a pristine swimming pool.
Catering for everyone from the serious golfer to the
relaxed seaside explorer, Pinnacle Point is one of the
Garden Route’s most popular destinations.
For more information and reservations visit
www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za.