Nedbank Golf Challenge 2011

Will you be there to see who lifts the crystal golf ball trophy?

Get to the ultra green Gary Player Country Club course at Sun City this December. Some of the highest ranked players from around the globe will be striving to claim the $4 385 000 purse. Past events have showcased the world's best golfers. Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Nick Price, Bernhard Langer, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Retief Goosen - the name-dropping list just goes on.

Formerly known as the Million Dollar Challenge, this premier event is the richest golf tournament in South Africa and one of the most popular tournaments on the South African Tour. Scores of spectators are expected at Sun City this year.

The Nedbank Golf Challenge aims to be as environmentally-friendly as possible. The Sun City resort is poised to make this marquee event the first carbon neutral golf tournament in Africa. That alone is worth teeing off for.

The tournament is from 1 to 4 December 2011.

Where to stay?

Amritz Private Lodge and B&B

Driving 29 kilometres from Sun City to the west, you suddenly discover peace and tranquillity in a private environment where the bush was touched with luxury without ruining the natural beauty of the bushveld. Leave the city behind for a 60 minutes’ drive from Pretoria and 90 minute from Johannesburg.

We offer two four bedroom houses, each with their own bathroom (not all en suite), decorated to reflect the African, bushveld style. Each house has a shared lounge area, offering TV. Each house has a shared kitchen area with a fridge and microwave. Each room is furnished with an air-conditioner, tea, and coffee making facilities. We offer one double, one family and six twin rooms in total.

No smoking in buildings, but allowed on all deck areas. Walk out onto the wooden deck to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the bush surrounding and you will enjoy the most beautiful bird life, or just stroll through the bushes and release your soul and find peace in A God’s given bushveld paradise.

At sunset, enjoy a social braai, meeting other guest at the boma, while a camp fire creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Braai-packs and side dishes are available on request at an additional cost, dinner is available with pre arrangement as the kitchen closes at 5 pm.

Wake up to enjoy a memorable real farmhouse breakfast served in our cottage style dining room that leads out onto a wooden deck. As a bonus, you will get to know the real farm life with sheep and goats grazing around the camp. Do not be surprised when a peacock calls from outside your window or guinea fowls surprise you around a bush. There are also Antelope, Bushpigs, Ostrich and Emu.