from Hotelier Indonesia Magazine
November 2016, Issue 27
full issue at: http://www.youblisher.com/p/1595675-BHOTJASON/
The now world famous Extreme 19th is the world's longest and highest Par 3, providing every golfer with an unforgettable golfing experience. Accessible only by helicopter, the hole is situated on the top of Hanglip Mountain with a 361 metres shot to the green situated 400 breathtaking metres below the tee.
The Legend Golf and Safari Resort is situated within the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in the malaria-free Waterberg Region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa, just a 35 minute flight or a two and a half hour drive from Johannesburg. This Resort is setting new standards in exclusivity and tranquillity and reflects the rich cultural legacy of this ancient part of Africa.
The Legend Golf & Safari Resort consists of an exceptional and unique 18-hole Signature Course, a luxury estate and many other facilities, situated on a Big 5 Game Reserve in the heart of the African bush.
RESORT SUITES
As the Legend Golf & Safari Resort Suites are built in the bush there are no fences or gardens within the resort grounds - just 220 wonderful rooms, built across the bush within the resort.
The suites, consisting of four or five individual bedrooms linked by walkways, offer accommodation of unmatched, timeless elegance dedicated to relaxation and reflecting the African wilderness. Bedrooms measure approximately 36.21 m2 in size (including en-suite).
Panoramic views are enjoyed through large picture windows while glass sliding doors lead onto a secluded outdoor patio. The generously proportioned bedrooms include a small seating area and luxurious en-suite bathroom with double vanity, spacious shower and separate bath.
The combination of design elements and high quality finishes ensure a uniform standard of luxury and elegance throughout the Resort.
ACTIVITIES
Game Viewing
The wildlife experience is impressive with more than 55 mammal species (including the big five, consisting of lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino) 300 plants species and 380 bird species....not to mention the wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians all co-existing in five spectacular diverse eco-systems including grasslands, bushveld, forests, mountains and river beds.
Endangered Wildlife Centre
The Legend Golf & Safari Resort Wildlife and Cultural Centre is a must visit. Here our White Lions live on purpose-built islands, there is no fence between you and the lions....a great photo opportunity. Also see two male Wild Dogs and a variety of other game. The centre also boasts a disease-free Buffalo Breeding Program, the Pedi Village African Cultural Centre and a Tea Garden with an abundance of Rescued Birds and Reptiles.
Helicopter Flights
Scenic flights of either 5 minutes or 12 minutes are on offer, with a flight path that takes one over the 22,000ha Entabeni Safari Conservancy. For an experience beyond comparison, combine an exhilarating helicopter flight with a romantic meal on a secluded mountain top and enjoy the indescribable natural beauty of the Waterberg.
Spa Facilities
Legend Health Spa & Wellness Centre offers a variety of treatments to ensure relaxation and revitalisation. Booking of spa treatments is only a phone call away and our reception will be delighted to make the arrangements for you. Treatment List available on request.
The Legends Golf - Signature Course
A world first!!! The golf course is designed as an 18 Hole championship golf course. It is the longest golf course in South Africa, providing golfers, irrespective of their handicap, the experience of a true African challenge. The course plays at 6,534 metres for daily play but is capable of being extended to 7,782 metres for tournaments, making it one of the longest in the world.
The course has flowing fairways which wind through the open grasslands and dense bush. The design and layout of the course are in complete harmony with the natural surroundings and the course remains one of the most environmentally sensitive in Africa.
The sheer scale of the golf course, the gently undulating greens and strategic bunkering ensures a unique golfing experience with breathtaking views of the Waterberg Mountains as a backdrop. On any given hole, a range of 5 tees allows the golf course to be set up for both professional and amateur players and creates the flexibility that one needs for an enjoyable golfing experience.
Concept
A world first 18 signature golf course that combines the design talents and strategic knowledge of the best golfers from around the world. A course that captures the scale and natural beauty of the site while ensuring an intimate golfing experience for golfers at all levels.
Design and Construction
- The Legend Signature Course is a championship golf course that embraces its African location. The contouring of the fairways and greens mimic the surrounding mountains of the Waterberg.
- A world first in that it has 18 signatures.
- Grasses: Fairway – Kikuyu; Tees – Kikuyu; Greens – Bent and rough – indigenous grass mix.
A World In One Country - 18 Signatures
Each player gave strategic input on their respective holes and playing the course takes you on a journey around the world.
Hole 1 – Trevor Immelman, South Africa --Par 5, 472 metres to 579 metres
Hole 2 – Thomas Bjorn, Denmark -- Par 4, 381 metres to 472 metres
Hole 3 – Jim Furyk, USA -- Par 4, 357 metres to 490 metres
Hole 4 – Bernhard Langer, Germany -- Par 3, 110 metres to 200 metres
Hole 5 – Michael Campbell, New Zealand -- Par 4, 385 metres to 511 metres
Hole 6 – Colin Montgomerie, Scotland -- Par 4, 399 metres to 503 metres
Hole 7 – Mike Weir, Canada -- Par 3, 154 metres to 203 metres
Hole 8 – Camilo Villegas, Colombia -- Par 4, 307 metres to 460 metres
Hole 9 – Justin Rose, England -- Par 5, 446 metres to 548 metres
Hole 10 – Padraig Harrington, Ireland -- Par 4, 380 metres to 470 metres
Hole 11 – Raphael Jacquelin, France -- Par 5, 464 metres to 568 metres
Hole 12 – Ian Woosnam, Wales -- Par 3, 128 metres to 237 metres
Hole 13 – Luke Donald, England -- Par 4, 336 metres to 448 metres
Hole 14 – Robert Allenby, Australia -- Par 4, 323 metres to 493 metres
Hole 15 – Vijay Singh, Fiji -- Par 4, 317 metres to 432 metres
Hole 16 – Sergio Garcia, Spain -- Par 4, 336 metres to 436 metres
Hole 17 – KJ Choi, South Korea -- Par 3, 128 metres to 186 metres
Hole 18 – Retief Goosen, South Africa -- Par 5, 443 metres to 546 metres
THE EXTREME 19TH
The now world famous Extreme 19th is the world's longest and highest Par 3, providing every golfer with an unforgettable golfing experience. Accessible only by helicopter, the hole is situated on the top of Hanglip Mountain with a 361 metres shot to the green situated 400 breathtaking metres below the tee.
Once the exhilarating helicopter flight to the top of this mystical mountain is completed, the player is treated to the golfing view of all time – miles of African bushveld stretching as far as the eye can see, a vista of epic proportions, and nestling at the foot of the mountain is the green - contoured and shaped like the African continent. There is nothing like it anywhere else on planet golf!!
For more information:
The Legend Golf and Safari Resort
