Paul Lawrie is looking to bridge a 13 year gap as he goes into the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy with a one stroke lead. Lawrie was the second winner of the title in 1999 - and followed it by becoming Open Champion at Carnoustie that July. Now, in an event cut to 54 holes because of strong winds, the 43-year-old Scot stands eight-under-par after a superb second round 67. That included a one stroke penalty on the tenth green after he dropped his ball on his marker - amazingly for the second week running!...Sky Sports
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| Capital | Durban | Hans Merensky | Kruger Park | KwaZulu | Namibia |
| Parklands | Port Elizabeth | Stellenbosch | Sun City | Township | Wild Coast |
Situated just
off Corlett Drive in the beautiful northern Johannesburg suburb of
Illovo, lies one of the finest parkland golf
courses in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1937 and opened in
1939, it wasn't until 1942 that the eighteen holes that make Wanderers
Golf Club the fantastic test of golf it is today were finally completed.
Yet another stunning Robert Grimsdell design, construction was assigned
to one of the clubs' early members, Felix Oliver, a fine golfer who at
that time played his golf across town at Royal Johannesburg.
At a length of 6548 metres from the championship tees, Wanderers offers a
tough but fair challenge to golfers of all levels.
The more user friendly 6194 metres off the club tees gives players the
chance to hit medium to short irons into well guarded greens on the ten
wonderful par fours on display at this fine venue. The four pretty par
threes require good striking and accuracy to avoid the heavy bunkering
which surround fairly small targets. Depending on the golfers' ability,
the three par fives can be reached with two solid strikes, but a safer
three-shot route can still offer up the chance of a single putt birdie
or (hopefully) a simple par. The world famous Wanderers cricket ground
lies adjacent to the par five tenth hole, but it would have to be the
greatest Test Match ever played to take the golfers' mind off this
beautiful and impressive tree-lined golf course! The medium to large USGA Spec Bentgrass greens are fast and undulating and require excellent
reading skills and a smooth putting stroke.
A huge and abundant variety of birdlife inhabit the course during the seasons and these, along with a profusion of indigenous trees, shrubs, exotic plantlife and all kinds of wild flowers, create a myriad of colours which will make your trip around this most wonderful of layouts an extremely pleasing and memorable experience.
Once home to South African PGA Championship, Wanderers very rarely threw up a surprise winner, as a quick glance at some of the past title holders will verify - Gary Player, Ernie Els, Dale Hayes and Tienie Britz (the only player to successfully defend the title) - to name but a few! Some stars from overseas also got their names inscribed on the trophy, with Tom Weiskopf, Hale Irwin and Corey Pavin being the most notable.
The large, comfortable clubhouse has full bar, restaurant and conference facilities and is serviced by a skilled, highly efficient staff who create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for a relaxed and enjoyable nineteenth hole, overlooking the stunning vista provided by the opening and closing holes of Wanderers Golf Club!
To arrange your round of golf, company
day, function or event call Keith Clarke on +27
(0) 82
657 6434,
+27 (0) 11
025 2444 or Email;
africa.alive@mweb.co.za
