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South African Open Championship: a celebration of golf with free admission for all
Admission to the South African Open Championship, taking place from 17th to 20st December 2009, will be free, with plans to make the tournament a celebration of South African golf and a major event of the festive season.
The tournament, to be held at Pearl Valley Golf Estates in the heart of the Cape Winelands, boasts an illustrious field of some of the biggest names in golf, including four of South Africa's own leading golfers.
According to David Spencer, CEO-Golf for Leisurecorp, owners of Pearl Valley Golf Estates "We intend to make this year's South African Open the greatest golfing tournament the country has ever hosted. In terms of the players, returning champion James Kingston is joined by a trilogy of the greatest South African golfers, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Trevor Immelman who will battle to win their nation's Open. Add to that players such as Justin Rose, Darren Clarke, Tim Clark, Rory Sabbatini and Lee Westwood and young sensation Rory McIlroy, and you can see that we are assembling one of the greatest fields ever seen at a tournament in the southern hemisphere.
Tickets will only be collected at the Information Tent at the entrance to the Public Village.
FEDEX
Delivering a great experience at the South African Open, the FedEx team will be available to ship any gifts or merchandise purchased at the event to friends, family and loved ones in South Africa and internationally.
PEBBLES PROJECT
The Pebbles Project is a registered NPO whose purpose is to support children with special needs, particularly those whose lives are affected by alcohol. Pebbles works in collaboration with wine farm owners to develop the crèche and after-school club facilities for the children of the wine farm workers. Pebbles is the nominated charity of the South African Open and all funds raised go towards the Mobile Toy Library project which will offer over 150 children the exciting opportunity to borrow educational and recreational toys. Come visit us in the Public Village.
PICK N PAY FRESH LIVING EXPERIENCE
Through The Fresh Living Experience at the SA Open, Pick n Pay is bringing the same convenient quality and modern style found in its new flagship stores to the event public catering environment Located near the Championship Public Entrance, Fresh Living is a refreshing oasis where golf fans will be able to enjoy a menu of fresh produce and healthy food options from Pick n Pay and its family of partner brands in a area characterised by relaxed atmosphere and friendly, efficient service.
PUBLIC BAR
Pearl Valley Golf Estates, SA Breweries will operate a full cash bar with beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks on sale in the public village from 10h00 to 19h30 daily.
SNAG ACTIVITY AREA
Play Schools Golf SA is thrilled to be launching their incredible new junior and ladies golf programmes at the 2008 South African Open. Whilst they will be showcasing Young Masters Golf and Ladies Masters Golf, SNAG (Starting New at Golf) is sure to steal the show. Kids and parents of all ages will be able to play this amazing first touch golf game and experience firsthand what has taken over 30 countries around the world by storm.
SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN MERCHANDISE
South African Open Championship golf apparel and other merchandise will be available from the South African Open merchandise area located in the Pearl Valley Golf Estates Sales and Merchandise Area.
Within this area, Pearl Valley Golf Estates will also display various properties and land for sale.
The tournament, to be held at Pearl Valley Golf Estates in the heart of the Cape Winelands, boasts an illustrious field of some of the biggest names in golf, including four of South Africa's own leading golfers.
According to David Spencer, CEO-Golf for Leisurecorp, owners of Pearl Valley Golf Estates "We intend to make this year's South African Open the greatest golfing tournament the country has ever hosted. In terms of the players, returning champion James Kingston is joined by a trilogy of the greatest South African golfers, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Trevor Immelman who will battle to win their nation's Open. Add to that players such as Justin Rose, Darren Clarke, Tim Clark, Rory Sabbatini and Lee Westwood and young sensation Rory McIlroy, and you can see that we are assembling one of the greatest fields ever seen at a tournament in the southern hemisphere.
Tickets will only be collected at the Information Tent at the entrance to the Public Village.
FEDEX
Delivering a great experience at the South African Open, the FedEx team will be available to ship any gifts or merchandise purchased at the event to friends, family and loved ones in South Africa and internationally.
PEBBLES PROJECT
The Pebbles Project is a registered NPO whose purpose is to support children with special needs, particularly those whose lives are affected by alcohol. Pebbles works in collaboration with wine farm owners to develop the crèche and after-school club facilities for the children of the wine farm workers. Pebbles is the nominated charity of the South African Open and all funds raised go towards the Mobile Toy Library project which will offer over 150 children the exciting opportunity to borrow educational and recreational toys. Come visit us in the Public Village.
PICK N PAY FRESH LIVING EXPERIENCE
Through The Fresh Living Experience at the SA Open, Pick n Pay is bringing the same convenient quality and modern style found in its new flagship stores to the event public catering environment Located near the Championship Public Entrance, Fresh Living is a refreshing oasis where golf fans will be able to enjoy a menu of fresh produce and healthy food options from Pick n Pay and its family of partner brands in a area characterised by relaxed atmosphere and friendly, efficient service.
PUBLIC BAR
Pearl Valley Golf Estates, SA Breweries will operate a full cash bar with beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks on sale in the public village from 10h00 to 19h30 daily.
SNAG ACTIVITY AREA
Play Schools Golf SA is thrilled to be launching their incredible new junior and ladies golf programmes at the 2008 South African Open. Whilst they will be showcasing Young Masters Golf and Ladies Masters Golf, SNAG (Starting New at Golf) is sure to steal the show. Kids and parents of all ages will be able to play this amazing first touch golf game and experience firsthand what has taken over 30 countries around the world by storm.
SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN MERCHANDISE
South African Open Championship golf apparel and other merchandise will be available from the South African Open merchandise area located in the Pearl Valley Golf Estates Sales and Merchandise Area.
Within this area, Pearl Valley Golf Estates will also display various properties and land for sale.
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Although no individual can lay claim to the overall design of Pearl Valley, the masterplan was shaped by the vision of Jack Nicklaus. His unique touch is evident at Pearl Valley Golf Estates. This golf legend sees the Pearl Valley course as the sum of his knowledge and his experience.