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Are the cart paths accessible to non golfers?
No, whilst the course is open - only registered golfers on the tee sheet may use the cart path. This is also for the safety of the non-golfer. Failure to abide by this rule will result in prosecution.
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Are there guesthouses in the vicinity?
Yes, when our accommodation is full there are many diverse and interesting locations around the dam.
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Are you open on Mondays?
No, however we do sometimes accept corporate bookings, so phone us with a date, you never know.
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Can I use the practise facilities if I am not booked for a round of golf on the day?
Yes, with absolute pleasure but the is a cost of R30 per pyramid of balls. The R30 also applies if you would like to use the chipping or putting green.
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Can juniors drive carts on your course?
No, absolutely not, all cart drivers are required to have a valid learners or drivers license.
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Can the public eat at the restaurant?
Yes, but bookings are essential.
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Can visitors play golf on a weekend?
Yes, but we only open bookings 6 days in advance.
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Can you answer questions about houses and life on the estate?
Yes, most of them, but the Home Owners Association's website will give you better information.
You can email them on pecanwood@wol.co.za
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Do you have accommodation available?
Yes, in our Lodge and in some private homes.
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Do you have caddies?
No.
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Do you have conference and function facilities?
Absolutely, they are wonderful. View our "more than golf" page.
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Do you have to be a member to play golf at Pecanwood?
No, but it does make it easier and less expensive.
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Does the Pro-Shop fix golf carts?
No, we hire our carts from E-Z-GO and they come out once a week to service & repair our carts. For assistance with your cart, please contact your cart manufacturer directly.
E-Z-GO : (012) 653 8945
Club Car : (011) 974 2501
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How many bunkers do you have?
111 bunkers, a trademark for Jack Nicklaus - fondly referred to as the 'Golden Bear'.
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I live on the estate, can I play golf on the weekend?
If you are not a member the same rules apply to question 8.
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If I have a tee time booked, can I use the practise facilities?
Yes, if correctly dressed according to the Dress Code. Golfers with a confirmed tee time use the facilities free of charge.
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Is a golf cart compulsory?
Yes, only on weekends, public holidays and busy days (competition days). On the quieter days we are a little more leanient.
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Is this the 1st Jack Nicklaus Golf Course in South Africa?
No, it is the 2nd but was completed first. The 3 Nicklaus courses presently open are Pecanwood, Pearl valley and Simola.
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We are playing in a golf day; do we have to book a cart?
No, there are enough for the maximum field of 128 players
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What are your conditions like in winter?
We get occasional frost, but with the average day temperature of 20°C and above and with the abundance of water, our General Manager believes we are the best course in South Africa in the winter.
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What are your green fees?
Go to our "rates and fees" information on the "golf" page.
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Where is Pecanwood situated?
There is a map in the CONTACT US tab, but we are at Hartbeespoortdam.
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Can I bring my own golf cart?
No, unfortunately not as we have a full fleet of 67 carts (with GPS system).
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