Atlantic Beach Links is a world class golf course and driving range in the heart of South Africa’s West Coast.
Housed on the Atlantic Beach Estate, the 18-hole coastal golf links in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, offers a unique golfing experience that encompasses the beauty of the Western Cape.
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Oh we will just use our cell phone…. heard that before? It’s an all too common quote used for golf days and creating images to showcase an event or golf course.
While a cell phone can take amazing images, the person using it, as well as editing and formating may become an issue when posting the image to social media, website and print.
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A Q & A with Photographer Mark Sampson Why did you choose golf courses as your main focus? Golf has always played a major part in my life from playing since the age of 8 and representing South African Universities later in life to teaching the game in London. I just have a strong affinity to the game and the industry and love being involved. The shooting of courses came naturally as my photography career grew. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? Well to be honest I wish I had started taking photos 20 years earlier. Right now however it would have been to not be so shy in the early days and just dive in talking to people in the industry and networking better. I guess it comes with experience as well as believing in your work. Why do you take photos? What inspires you? I love showcasing nature’s beauty. Nature and wildlife have always been a massive passion of mine and allowing people to see that, who otherwise may not have the opportunity, is my biggest motivator. Golf courses are just an extension of that and hopefully doing justice to some of the great golf course architects and the vision that had in mind when creating the course motivates me. I recently had the pleasure of shooting a new course in Mauritius and designer Peter Matkovich drove me around. It was such a thrill to listen to him talking me through the vision he has versus what you see and decipher when looking at each hole. His new course at Heritage, which Louis Oostehuizen has also assisted with, is simply amazing. What do you want to say with your photographs, and how do you actually get your photographs to do that? I simply want to showcase the beauty of a course and layout. Its not only up to me but nature playing along with the correct weather and the course being in good condition. It is a team effort producing quality photos I just ned to be at the right place at the right time and that all comes down to knowing the moods of the course, area and seasons. How can golf courses benefit from the content that you create? I always say how can they cannot. Not only because of the quality but simply how else do they speak to their market? It still amazes me the perception many courses have with regards to the value of marketing their course properly. This being through the correct channels using imagery and video content. The return on their money with the use of this content on all of their assets from score cards, email signatures, websites and social media is returned ten fold. What kind of tools do you use for post processing? Explain your work flow. Its pretty simple. I download the images from the camera or drone, select the images and edit in Lightroom and then Photoshop. Thats it. Among your works, which one is your favourite? Why? I love Mauritius so I am biased towards some of my recent work there. The courses combined with the unique locations and proximity to the ocean really make the images stand out. In South Africa the big names always rise to the top so course like St Francis Links, Royal Johannesburg and Kensington and Pearl Valley stand out. Check out the article in We Women Golf Magazine Issue 02 To learn more about Mark Sampson Photography, check out his website here.
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Kalahari Country Club Located in a sprawling forest of tall Camelthorn trees on the edge of the sun-drenched Kalahari Desert, the Kalahari Country Club is an unforgettable destination. You’ll find us on the outskirts of Kathu – which means ‘town under trees’ – in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Whether it’s tee time or tea-time, the Kalahari Country Club has a lot to offer. Catering for people who enjoy an active lifestyle, families and friends spending quality time together, and those seeking a unique venue for a conference or luxury function – there’s a diverse selection of amenities available. www.kalaharicc.co.za Sishen Golf Club Situated on the outskirts of the town of Kathu in the Northern Cape Province, this is truly a unique setting in which to play a round of golf – the course winds its way through a 500 hectare Camelthorn forest on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Built and maintained by Sishen Iron Ore mine and officially opened in 1979, this is the last course designed by Robert (Bob) Grimsdell, which he unfortunately could not see completed. Considering its surroundings, its lush green fairways and greens have surprised many a visitor to this arid region. Being situated off the beaten track, the course is blissfully un-congested and visitors are always assured of getting a game here. Sishen’s par 72, 18 hole course is currently highly rated amongst the various rating bodies and is truly one of the hidden golfing gems in Southern Africa. <a href=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wwg-magazine-issue-02-june-july-2022/” role=”button”> Check out the article in We Women Golf Magazine Issue 02 </a>
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Urban Golf Courses: Pretoria Country Club The Pretoria Country Club is renowned for being the quality, sports and social venue in Pretoria. Set in the magnificent surrounds of Waterkloof, the Country Club boasts a par 72, ‘parklands’ golf course, designed by the Gary Player group. The Pretoria Club Section is considered to be the driving social force of the Pretoria Country Club.</p> <h2> Golf Courses in the Countryside: Parl Golf Club </h2> <p>Located in the Paarl-Franschhoek valley in South Africa’s beautiful winelands region, our 27-hole course offers members unique <a href=”https://paarlgolfclub.co.za/facilities/”>facilities</a> and <a href=”http://boschenmeergolf/membership/”>extensive membership</a> options to choose from. Paarl Golf Club has a warm tradition of friendliness and has enthusiastically welcomed visitors throughout its 110 years of existence. We take great care of our course, beautifully framed by mountains, rivers and vineyards. We strive to keep our golf course in pristine condition through all four seasons of the year.</p> <img width=”1024″ height=”512″ src=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-1030×515-1-1024×512.jpg” alt=”Paarl Golf Club” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-1030×515-1-1024×512.jpg 1024w, https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-1030×515-1-300×150.jpg 300w, https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-1030×515-1-768×384.jpg 768w, https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-1030×515-1.jpg 1030w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px” /> <p>We are proud to have successfully hosted South Africa’s prestigious Sunshine Tour events and many successful corporate golf days and other golf events. We invite you to <a href=”http://boschenmeergolf/contactus/”>get in touch</a> and book your next round of golf, golf event or celebration at Paarl Golf Club on Boschenmeer Estate.</p> <img width=”285″ height=”285″ src=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/theewaterskloof.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/theewaterskloof.jpg 285w, https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/theewaterskloof-150×150.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px” /> <h2> 9 Hole Courses: Theewaterskloof Country Estate </h2> <p>Due to its unique setting, relatively high in the mountains and on the eastern shores of the Theewaterskloof Dam, it has become one of the sought-after areas in the Overberg. The golf course is attractive and testing and the lakeside setting, fynbos, mountains, orchards and vineyards all give it a lovely rural setting. Spectacular views across the dam and the Franschhoek Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for enjoying a round of golf. The golf course is rated in the top nine hole courses in South Africa by the Golf Digest. It is common knowledge with local golfers that the greens are amongst the best in the Western Cape. Although there are only nine greens, the course play like 18 holes, as there are different tee boxes on all holes varying the distances and angles to the fairways and greens.</p> <h2> Estate Living: Wedgewood Village Golf Estate </h2> <p>Wedgewood is not just a Golf Course surrounded by homes. In fact, it is a natural stretch of land with large parts of undisturbed fauna and flora – with a golf course and residential zones. The Golf Village offers gorgeous views of the golf course – greens, fairways and tranquility galore, whilst the Lifestyle Village offers buyers with a love of nature the perfect environment, boasting views of veld and greenery from most stands. A few lucky owners may get treated to occasional sightings of bucks, bird life and plenty of small animals from neighbouring Hopewell Conservancy. Wedgewood Golf and Country Estate is on the rapidly growing outskirts of Port Elizabeth. The brand new Baywest shopping mall, top schools and a fast-growing network of residential estates promise owners a bustling extension of Port Elizabeth City in the near future. City Courses: Randpark Golf Club Randpark Club is the ultimate urban golf destination on par with excellence! With two of the best manicured courses in South Africa, as well as separate mashie course, Randpark’s uniquely different. Firethorn, Bushwillow and Creek 9 courses, offer golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience. <img width=”1024″ height=”683″ src=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-new-firethorn-course.jpg” alt=”Randpark Golf Club” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-new-firethorn-course.jpg 1024w, https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-new-firethorn-course-300×200.jpg 300w, https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-new-firethorn-course-768×512.jpg 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px” /> <a href=”https://www.wewomengolf.co.za/wwg-magazine-issue-02-june-july-2022/” role=”button”> Check out the article in We Women Golf Magazine Issue 02 </a>
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Leopard Creek is located on the Crocodile River with some holes offering direct views of the Kruger National Park. You will know it from watching the pros and I have now had the unique opportunity to play thie course myself!
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