South African Airways Open 2008 - DP World Tour

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Norman Celebrates Engagement by Moving into Contention
Reuters - Greg Norman celebrated his engagement to former tennis star, Chris Evert, by firing a second round of 70 at the South African Airways Open to move into title contention at Pearl Valley Golf Estate, just three shots behind leader James Kingston.
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James crowned King of South Africa
James Kingston completed an emotional victory at the South African Airways Open, holding off the challenge of England’s Oliver Wilson to lift his National Open Championship.
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Course Information
CourseOpened – November 2004Course Designer – Jack NicklausSpecial Features - Very long: 7438 yds. Hole 4 is considered to be the ‘signature’ hole.General Playability -Undulating/ flat - Generally flat & easy to walk round.Tree lined/exposed - Very few treesMany / few water hazards - Hazards come into play on 9
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Facts & Figures
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Did You Know?
• The South African Airways Open has a rich history and is the second oldest National Open Championship in the world, dating back to 1893, where it was first played in Port Elizabeth. Only The Open Championship, which started in 1860 is older.
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Wilson hopes to end Europe's seven year SAA Open itch
(Reuters) - Englishman Oliver Wilson is on track to become the first European winner of the South African Airways Open for seven years after snatching the lead at the end of the third round.
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Venue Details
Pearl Valley Golf Estate
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Ticket Info
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Promoter
Richard ReltonMarian McPhailMaru Sport (Pty) Ltd171 Katherine StreetBuilding 1, Ground FloorSandton 2196JohannesburgSouth AfricaTel: +27 (0) 11 444 9400Fax: +27 (0) 11 444 1330Email:marian@maru.co.zaWebsite: saaopen.comWebsite:www.maru.co.zaGary ToddSunshine TourPostNet Suite No 185Private Bag X15Somerset West 7129, Western CapeSouth AfricaTel: +27 21 850 6500Fax: +27 21 852 8271Email:gtodd@sunshinetour.comWebsite:www.sunshinetour.comWebsite:www.saaopen.com
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Rock stays solid to lead in South Africa
(Reuters) – England’s Robert Rock defied windy conditions to seize the first round lead of two under par 70 at the South African Airways Open.
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