Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa lies in an historic Cape valley encircled by majestic mountains 10 minutes from the vineyards of Franschhoek. From a distance it might appear to be similar to many other golf estates. With manicured stylish residential areas and secure access points and boundaries, it has all the characteristics associated with the very best of these attractive developments.

Conceived in 1997, Pearl Valley remained on Jack Nicklaus's drawing board during a period when a number of new golf courses made their appearance on the South African landscape. The interval between planning and execution enabled the Golden Bear, together with the local professional team, to monitor these developments, take note of international trends and refine the original master plan in subtle, yet significant ways.

Jack Nicklaus's influence cannot be overstated. His "Signature" golf course has set the tone for the entire estate. In fact everything about Pearl Valley is of the "Signature" standard. This means there are fewer home-sites surrounding the 18-hole golf course compared with most other golf estates.

In time to come Pearl Valley will assume equal status alongside internationally renowned golf estates such as The Bear's Club, Pine Valley and Muirfield Village. All of these celebrated properties have two things in common: A Jack Nicklaus "Signature" golf course and some of the world's most sought-after residential real estate.

• No.1 Golf Estate in South Africa – Golf Digest
  
• 2nd Best Conditioned Golf Course in South Africa – Golf Digest

"I looked at this site and knew that this could be a uniquely special course - one that I would want to put my name on. Pearl Valley will be everything that is special to the South African golfing experience." - Jack Nicklaus