The wind may have been the biggest winner, but it was SAB's Mike
Benjamin who prevailed in the trying conditions to record a
one-shot win over Brian McMillan at the weather-shortened 2009
Pilsener Urquell SuperSport Shootout at Pinnacle Point.
Former SA cricketer Brian McMillan, with some help from a lesson
with Don Gammon on the TV show Ultra Simple Golf, shot a nett 77 on
Saturday to take the joint first-round lead in near gale-force
winds in the Pilsner Urquell SuperSport Shootout at Pinnacle
Point.
The Pilsner Urquell SuperSport Shootout continues to grow in
stature and popularity, and in 2008 set a new benchmark for an
amateur celebrity golf event. While emulating the best attributes
of a pro tour event, the Shootout has succeeded in providing a
competitive yet relaxed and friendly environment for all levels of
golfers. This in turn has created a very special camaraderie among
the players, many of whom are leaders of our society.
A number of leading businessmen and sports stars will tee up in
this year's Pilsner Urquell SuperSport Shootout - we've profiled
five of the big names...
Pinnacle Point, set on a majestic ocean view landscape, has
garnered an international reputation as one of the world's most
dramatic golfing experiences.
An international space station astronaut , who is also an avid
golfer, has been captivated by a golf course near Mossel Bay that
he has taken a picture of it while orbiting Earth.
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A cliff top sanctuary - January 2009
THE RUSH of golf course estates of the past few decades has brought
with it some of the most impressive golf courses designed by some
of the finest architects in the world, yet one suspects that few of
these superb lavouts will match Pinnacle Point in terms of
cliff-top coastal drama.
Whether you're looking for a haven where you can slow down and
breathe freely or a place to express your sporting side, Pinnacle
Point Group (PPG) offer you the ideal lifestyle
South Africa's so-called Garden Route is a golfers' paradise with
several quality courses and luxurious hotels, and the Pinnacle
Point resort - opened in 2006 - was voted as one of the best new
courses in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine.
More than 3 750 children from disadvantaged communities in the
Western and Southern Cape will take to the streets for the 2008
Pinnacle Point Street Cricket League which kicks off today Friday
October 10.
Kids set to pad up for street cricket - October 2008
Around 3 750 children from disadvantaged communities in the Western
and Southern Cape are expected to compete in the 2008 Pinnacle
Point Street Cricket league which starts tomorrow.
Charities benefit from celebrity tournament - July 2008
The 2008 Pilsner Urquell SuperSport Shootout was again a tangible
reminder of why it is one of the most sought-after invitations in
South African golf. The fifth Shootout produced a worthy winner on
the course but many more off it, as the charity coffers were once
again swelled among the golf, networking, revelry and
entertainment. Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort played host for
a second year, going to even greater lengths to ensure the the 116
participants' memories were vivid and unforgettable.
When astronauts take pictures of your golf resort from the
International Space Station and describe it as "out of this world",
you know that you have truly reached a pinnacle of success!
Pinnacle Point Holdings - a property development and investment
group which specialises in creating exclusive lifestyle, retirement
and residential estates - has chosen a very apt name.
In 2006, shortly after opening, the Pinnacle Point golf course was
voted among the world's top 10 best new golf courses in the world.
The award, by the American Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine, was
the first ever received by a South African golf course. This
remarkable accolade, as the only course outside North America to be
included, came as no surprize to course architect Peter Matkovich.
On first seeing the spectacular location he declared, "This is the
most dramatic site I've ever encountered."
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort was featured on Top Billing, a
premier leisure and lifestyle TV show broadcast within South
Africa.
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Pinnacle Point triumphant at National Business Awards - 29 May
2008
Riding on the success of the dazzling Pilsner Urquell Shootout this
weekend, Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort (PPB&GR) have
scooped another prestigious accolade. At the National Business
Awards gala dinner, held in Johannesburg last night, PPB&GR
received the coveted award for The Real Estate Project of the
Year.
Urgent application dismissed from court - 28 May 2008
Pinnacle Point Resorts (PPR) were delighted with the High Court
decision to dismiss the application brought against them by WESSA
(Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa).
The urgent application filed against PPR earlier this month to
immediately cease irrigation of more than 75% of the multi award
winning golf course in Mossel Bay was finally resolved in the Cape
Town High Court today. Judge Veldhuizen ruled in favour of Pinnacle
Point and dismissed the application for the interim relief,
together with costs.
February 2008 :: Dan Tani, an international space
station astronaut, who is also an avid golfer, has been so
captivated by a golf course near Mossel Bay that he has taken a
piacture of it while orbiting Earth.
"The last of prime ocean-view spots at Pinnacle Point Beach and
Golf Resort's Oyster Bay are now available. The remaining 13 sites
lie within the bounds of the resort.".
Read the
full article that appeared in Business Day
Oyster Bay stands to go - 2 December 2007
"The last 13 stands have been released at Pinnacle Point Beach and
Golf Resort's Oyster Bay in Mossel Bay. These sites form part of an
enclave consisting of just 39 ocean-hugging plots, on prime
admiralty land.".
Read the full
article that appeared in Sunday Argus
Laaste 13 Pêrels by Oyster Bay Beskikbaar - 30 November 2007
"Oyster Bay se laaste pêrels - 13 erwe - is onlangs bekend gestel
nadat die ontwikkelaars, Pinnacle Point Holdings, hulle teruggehou
het terwyl argeoloë antieke skulphope ondersoek het".
Pinnacle Point featured in Links magazine - November 2007
"Where to go next: meet Pinnacle Point, South Africa's breathtaking
clifftop beauty".
Read the full
article that appeared in Links magazine
Chairman of PPH, Ivor Stratford, appears on CNBC
Chairman of Pinnacle Point Holdings, Ivor Stratford, appeared on
CNBC to discuss fractional ownership opportunities at Pinnacle
Point Beach and Golf Resort.
Chairman of PPH, Ivor Stratford, talks about Pinnacle Point and
fractional ownership on CNBC
Pinnacle Point review in BA Horizons magazine - October 2007
"Such is the glut of new courses being built today, that few
attract any special attention. But Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf
Resort is an exception. Since it opened for play a year ago, this
Garden Route attraction, perched on a cliff above the ocean, has
been the talk of golfers both in South Africa and abroad.
It lives up to the hype; it's an unbelievable golfing experience,
and deserves its 2006 award as one of the 10 best new golf courses
in the world".
Read the full article that appeared in BA Horizons: 1 | 2 | 3
Pinnacle Point voted Course of the Month by Compleat Golfer -
October 2007
Compleat Golfer magazine has compiled a video review and voted
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort their Course of the Month.
Pinnacle Point reveals evidence of earliest modern human life - 23
October 2007
An international team of
researchers has uncovered three hallmarks of modern human life in
Cave 13B at Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort. The startling
find included cooked seafood, ochre and bladelets. Anthropologist
Sally McBrearty (University of Connecticut) and palaeontologist
Chris Stringer (London Natural History Museum) believe that this
suggests early humans in Africa inhabited a cognitive world
enriched by symbols before 160 000 years ago.
Several newspapers reported on this discovery. Read more below:
"Leisure properties have increased in valeu between 20%-30% a year
over the past four years, and much of this growth was in fact
fuelled by the trend towards fractional ownership. Pinnacle Point
Holdings (PPH) sales and marketing director Dave McGregor says the
company has been surprised by the low "churn factor" of property
bought by investors on spec at its Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf
Resort on the Garden Route".
Read the
full article that appeared in Business Day
Living the High Life - 1 October 2007
"Until recently, few could get their hands on a piece of prime
property at Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort on the Garden
Route. This is about to change, with the introduction of Pinnacle
Point's new fractional ownership investment option, which goes
beyond existing schemes by offering uniquely luxurious lifestyle
benefits to investors".
Read the full article that appeared in The Property
Magazine
On point - 1 October 2007
"During the official press briefing at the opening of the world's
biggest golf trade show in Florida, it was announced that Pinnacle
Point Beach and Golf Resort has been selected as one of the world's
top 10 best new courses for 2006 - a first for a course outside
North America.
It's no surprise; Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort is a sight
to behold - perched atop staggering cliffs along the dramatic
coastline near Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, this resort
literally stands head and shoulders above the rest".
"There is golf and then there is Pinnacle Point Golf. Dramatically
cut into the cliffs around George, Pinnacle Point Golf and Beach
Resort is one of the top 10 new golf courses in teh world".
Read the full article
that appeared in T3 magazine
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort picks up another award - 28
September 2007
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort (PPB&GR), situated along
the dramatic coastline on the Garden Route, has scooped another
prestigious award. At Compleat Golfer magazine's 2007 Golf Course
Rankings regional awards ceremony held in Cape Town recently,
PPB&GR received the sought after Best New Course in the Cape
accolade.
Top Class in South African Country Life - 1 September 2007
A review of Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort appears in the
September 2007 issue of South African Country Life magazine.
Written by Richard van Rynveld, the review takes the reader through
various moments at Pinnacle Point, with commentary such as "I
immediately realised why people from all over the world are
investing in this magnificent development. I was blown away just
walking around the golf course".
"Cape Town-based property development company Pinnacle Point
Holdings is to build what is rumoured to be the world's most
exclusive golf and casino complex on an island in the Seychelles.
The R9.2-billion project is set to begin in early 2008."
"If the putter's not working, take time out on the yacht. Pinnacle
Point has launched its fractional ownership scheme in an effort to
attract more investors to the Mossel Bay estate."
Owning a tiny bit is a good option - 3 August 2007
"It's been a case of one franctional ownership scheme after the
other, writes Michelle Swart, as she explores another opportunity
to live the high life at a fraction of the cost."
Where have all the real par fives gone - 1 October 2007
"Pinnacle Point 16th - 579m. Wind or no wind, this is a
three-shotter. And into even a slight breeze, as Denis Hutchinson
might say, 'It would take four good shots to get up in three'".
Read the
full article that appeared in Compleat Golfer
Exclusivity is worth the extra expense - 1 August 2007
"Pinnacle Point has enjoyed considerable publicity since its
opening last year, befitting a golf course of its spectacular
stature..."
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort triumphs at Compleat Golfer
Awards - 31 July 2007
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort (PPB&GR), situated along
the dramatic coastline near Mossel Bay, has scooped another
prestigious award. At Compleat Golfer magazine's 2007 Golf Course
Rankings regional awards ceremony held in Cape Town on Monday 30
July, PPB&GR received the sought after Best New Course in the
Cape accolade.
Pinnacle Point earns congratulations on cave excavation - 18 July
2007
Pinnacle Point Holdings' world class Beach and Golf Resort at
Mossel Bay has earned deserved congratulations from a mass of
national and international professional bodies for best practice,
engineering excellence and high ethical standards.
Below the cliffs on which the resort stands proud are caves
containing middle stone-age artifacts that have attracted global
attention. A team of American anthropologists and archeologists
has, since 2000, been documenting this invaluable "cradle of
humanity" discovery of 500 000 years of inhabitance.
Pinnacle Point's 9th hole voted one of South Africa's best water
holes
Compleat Golfer magazine voted Pinnacle Point's 9th hole as one of
South Africa's best water holes, saying that "this hole is one of a
few at this spectacular course that will remain indelibly etched on
the memory of any golfer that has ever seen it".
"While most courses can boast one signature hole, Pinnacle Point
has an incredible seven that can lay claim to this title" writes
Michelle Swart from Business Day.
"Thankfully, though, there was time to take a quick peek at Peter
Matkovich's newest creation a bit further down the coast near
Mossel Bay and take my word for it, you're going to hear a lot more
about Pinnacle Point before very long. It's undoubtedly a hugely
spectacular addition to golf on the Garden Route."
Read the
full article that appeared in Golf International
Golf on the Garden Route
It's addictive, obsessive and thrilling. It's probably responsible
for more business deals and marital strife than anything else
around. Welcome to the wonderful and whacky world of the silly
little ball.
Stay and play at Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort
In just four months since the opening of the prestigious Pinnacle
Point Beach and Golf Resort (PPB&GR) in Mossel Bay, demand by
local and international golfers wanting to experience what Darren Clarke
termed as "the best golf course on the planet" has increased
dramatically. The increase has also been fueled by their recent
selection as one of the top ten new golf courses in the world for
2006, a first for any course in South Africa.
Pinnacle Point's World-class Golf Course Discussed on Morning Live
- 6 February 2007
The exceptional standard of the Pinnacle Point golf course has not
gone unnoticed, even by television broadcaster SABC. Morning Live,
a popular breakfast TV news show, recently featured a friendly
discussion between co-anchors Leanne Manas and Vuyo Mbuli on our
world-class status.
Pinnacle Point voted one of Top Ten Best New Courses in the
World!
Jan 2007 :: The recently launched Pinnacle Point
Beach and Golf Resort, perched atop staggering cliffs along the
dramatic coastline near Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, has been
selected as one of the World's Top 10 Best New Courses for 2006.
This is the first time, in the history of golf, that a South
African course has been selected.
Pinnacle Point Golf Estate set to take the breath away
Nov 2006 :: At a glittering opening in November,
Irish golfer Darren Clarke, who has affiliated himself to the
Estate, described the completed layout as the "best golf course on
the planet." This in itself seemed an inadequate description from
the amiable Ryder Cup hero, and he emphasized his point by adding
that "Pinnacle Point is Pebble Beach on steroids!".
Click here for the full story.
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort opens its doors to wide
acclaim
Nov 2006 :: The multi-million rand Pinnacle Point
Beach and Golf Resort perched on the cliff edge near Mossel Bay
officially opened its doors at the beginning of November in a whirl
of celebrations for the more than 780 homeowners and syndication
partners.
Click here to read more about making the investment of a
lifetime!
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort opens this weekend
Nov 2006 :: The multi-million rand
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort perched on the cliff edge near
Mossel Bay, officially opened its doors on Friday 3 November in a
whirl of celebrations.
A bill of top local and international superstars including
multi-platinum selling and music award winner Will Young,
Bananarama and Mango Groove, entertained fans throughout the
weekend.
Click here to read more about the spectacular launch.
Pinnacle Point review in Compleat Golfer magazine - October
2006
"Brandon de Kock recently lead a Compleat Golfer team down to
Mossel Bay for a first look at what might well turn out to be the
best golf course you'll ever see in South Africa".
Read the full article that appeared in Compleat Golfer: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
BEE consortium acquires a 26% Stake in Pinnacle Point Holdings
Oct 2006 :: A consortium that includes mining
magnate Lazarus Zim has acquired a 26% stake in Pinnacle Point
Holdings in a R220m deal that positions the national property group
among the leading black economic empowerment companies in the
industry.
Oct 2006 :: Constructed dramatically on the cliffs
overlooking the Indian Ocean, the multi-million-rand Pinnacle Point
Beach and Golf Resort near Mossel Bay officially opened its doors
at the beginning of November and is set to become the crown jewel
for the Cape Town-based ecologically-conscious developer.
Oct 2006 :: Pinnacle Point Holdings (PPH)
development director Lance Kinnear says developing golfing and
lifestyle estates requires in-depth environmental impact assessment
and scoping reports, together with specialists in archaeology,
heritage, flora and fauna to name but a few.
Click here for the full press release on Pinnacle Point's
Environmental Framework.
Pinnacle Point is a proud member of the Pinnacle Point Group of developments. Other developments include:
An international team of
researchers has uncovered three hallmarks of modern human life in
Cave 13B at Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort. The startling
find included cooked seafood, ochre and bladelets. Anthropologist
Sally McBrearty (University of Connecticut) and palaeontologist
Chris Stringer (London Natural History Museum) believe that this
suggests early humans in Africa inhabited a cognitive world
enriched by symbols before 160 000 years ago.
Nov 2006 :: The multi-million rand
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort perched on the cliff edge near
Mossel Bay, officially opened its doors on Friday 3 November in a
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