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The opening of the Peter Matkovich golf course at Sea Cliff Resort and Spa is underway

Diana Howell the marketing Manager of the Sea Cliff Resort and Spa in Zanzibar is proud to announce that the course was opened on the 12th of December by Mr. Veer Patel of the Pearlsun Group, the parent company of Sea Cliff Resort and Spa who proudly shot the first ball on the course.  “I enjoyed the round of golf very much and I am looking forward to the finishing touches to the course.”

The day was followed some days later, with the soft opening of the first 9-hole, 18 tee Peter Matkovich designed golf course on the 15th of December 2014 with Ms. Gtongo and Mr. Cann (add picture) enjoying the first four holes and then treated to a champagne breakfast on the fifth tee and later they had this to say “we were very impressed with the design of the course, particularly the finishing hole.”  A welcome addition to ‘paradise’.

Golf General Manager, Hein Papenfus says “we are using this time to improve the course and the recent unusually heavy rain have given some insights to where we will need to increase the drainage for the rainfall seasons. The juvenile grass is being carefully nurtured by our skilled team of course Supervisors headed up by Igor Duvel. We will also spray the course to prevent the infestation of army worms and other insects.”

Currently the course is only open to guests at the hotel and will only be open to the general public once the course is in a pristine state. Mr. Pappenfus adds “We are looking forward to the official launch and we are hoping that the opening of this remarkable course will encourage Zanzibar players to grow the golfing community,” This is expected in six to eight weeks. The official launch is expected to be attended by approximately 100 people who will be playing in the morning and afternoon.  The days leading up to and after the event will be filmed by Dale Hayes from Supergolf / Supersport.  Peter Matkovich will be proudly opening the course and welcoming speech at the launch.

Watch this space for interesting developments. 

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