The 2023 Road to Mallorca begins in South Africa this week with the Bain's Whisky Cape Town Open taking place at Royal Cape Golf Club, Cape Town. Here’s everything you need to know before the action gets under way…
It’s finally here…
The 2023 Road to Mallorca International Schedule begins in the Mother City this week, with the first of four consecutive co-sanctioned events with the Sunshine Tour as Challenge Tour players get the opportunity to tee it up alongside some of the best talent from the African continent.
The 2023 Road to Mallorca contains 29 events in 18 countries across three continents, including a return to India and the United Arab Emirates as players look to earn one of 20 life-changing DP World Tour cards on offer for the 2024 season.
Prestigious venue
This week’s event takes place at the oldest golf club in South Africa; Royal Cape Golf Club. Royal Cape was established in 1885 and is one of the best golf courses in Cape Town. The venue, which sits in the shadow of Table Mountain, has staged ten South African Opens, including the 1965 edition of the event, which was won by nine-time Major Champion Gary Player. Ernie Els, Mark McNulty and Trevor Immelman, the Challenge Tour’s first Masters champion, have also triumphed at the historic venue.
Stunning backdrop
Royal Cape is located in the shadow of Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and picturesque views of the landmark are visible from every hole on the course. The iconic mountain welcomes 4.2 million visitors per year, with many tourists taking a five-minute cableway trip to the summit to take in the spectacular views of the Mother City. The more adventurous may choose to hike, with a full-day Table Mountain climb taking around five hours to complete.
