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Brian Wessels Golf Manager at Erinvale Golf Club

Welcome to Erinvale Golf Club in Cape Town

Rael Zieve: Welcome to Keep Traveling Your African Vacation! Today, Iā€™m joined by Brian Wessels, Golf Manager at Erinvale Golf Club Cape Town.

Brian Wessels: Thanks, Rael. Excited to be here!

Accommodation & Nearby Attractions

Rael: Where is Erinvale Golf Club Cape Town located?

Brian: Weā€™re in Somerset West, near the Hottentots Holland Mountains, overlooking False Bay. There are fantastic wine farms nearby! Visitors can stay at Erinvale Hotel or other luxury accommodations in the area.

The Journey to Becoming Golf Manager at Erinvale Golf Club

Rael: Tell us about your career path.

Brian: I started in Port Elizabeth, then moved to St. Francis Links, spent five years in the U.S. (Florida & Massachusetts), and returned to South Africa in 2022. After a stint at Serengeti, I joined Erinvale Golf Club as Assistant Golf Director in 2024 and was recently promoted to Golf Manager.

A Day in the Life of a Golf Manager

Rael: What does your role involve?

Brian: It variesā€”checking tee sheets, coordinating golf groups, planning tournaments, managing a team, and ensuring top-notch service. We focus on making every golferā€™s experience at Erinvale Golf Club Cape Town exceptional.

Attracting American Golfers to South Africaā€™s Top Golf Courses

Rael: Do we do enough to attract American golfers to South Africa?

Brian: We could do more. Many Americans still have outdated perceptions of South Africaā€™s safety. However, influencers and celebrities are helping change that. We need better promotion, especially in golf hubs like Florida, California, and New York.

How Affordable is Golf in SA Compared to the U.S.?

Rael: A round at Erinvale Golf Club costs R2000ā€”about $100. How does that compare to the U.S.?

Brian: Itā€™s a bargain! Premium courses in the U.S. charge much more. Some member-guest rates go up to $700.

Famous Golfers and VIP Guests

Rael: Any notable players at Erinvale Golf Club Cape Town?

Brian: Yes, but we prioritise member privacy. Gary Player visited recently, but we limit influencer-driven content to maintain exclusivity.

Golf Course Maintenance & Sustainability

Rael: How do you keep the course in top shape?

Brian: Our greenkeeper, Greg Lackey, has been here since 2006. The team works daily on greens, fairways, and bunkers. The fairways are Kikuyu, greens are Poa, and weā€™ve invested heavily in drainage.

Climate Change and Water Conservation

Rael: Have you noticed changes in weather patterns?

Brian: Weā€™ve had more rain recently, which helps. In 2023, December was bone dry, but this year, we had 40mm. We also have five boreholes and four dams, so weā€™re well-prepared for dry months.

Win a Round of Golf at Erinvale Golf Club in Cape Town!

Rael: Youā€™ve generously offered a giveaway for our listeners. Tell us more!

Brian: Weā€™re giving away a two-ball round at Erinvale Golf Club with a cart! Valid from May to Octoberā€”prime time to enjoy the course with fewer crowds.

Interested in finding out more aboutĀ great dealsĀ golf deals in Cape Town, please feel free to emailĀ rael@wildsunsets.travelĀ or check out some of our specials atĀ www.wildsunsets.travel

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