GREENS
Type of grass Creeping Bent Gass
Height of cut 2.8mm
Speed/stimpmeter reading 10’6”
Any specific comments Nice contouring and in great shape
FAIRWAYS
Type of grass Bermuda base – overseeded with Ryegrass
Height of cut 9mm
General width and contouring Quite wide fairways
TEES / COLLARS
Type of grass Bermuda – Ryegrass
Height of cut 8mm
ROUGH
Type of grass Bermuda-Ryegrass/Tall Fescue
Height of cut - semi
- intermediate
- rough 32mm 64mm
Any specific comments Very consistent
WEATHER
Weather in advance Cold and a lot of rain
Forecast for tournament Mostly dry and sunny. Could be cold at times.
COURSE
Opened 2005
Course designer Gary Player
Special features 9 holes are links and 9 holes are wetland/parkland
General playability Accuracy with the approach shots are important this week
Undulating / flat Flat
Tree lined / exposed Very exposed
Many / few water hazards A lot of water hazards in play
OTHER FEATURES
Two completely different nine holes (links & wetland). Set-up reflects these two different styles.