PEZULA NATURE RETREAT GOLF CLASSIC

Located on the Garden Route in the picturesque town of Knysna, and rated in the Top 20 in South Africa, Pezula Championship Golf Course is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses. Paired with luxury suites at Pezula Nature Retreat you have a world-class golfing destination.

The Pezula Nature Retreat Golf Classic is an intimate golf competition getaway with a limited field with more than R100 000 in prizes to be won.

Golfers have the option to stay in their own private suite, share with another player, or bring their significant other along for the weekend. Non-golfing partners receive spa vouchers to use for treatments at Pezula Spa.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Edition: 2 – 5 October 2025

PREVIOUS TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Spring Edition 2024: Graham & Michelle Gibbons

Autumn Edition 2024: Tony Perkins and Karl Marneweck

Spring Edition 2023 Vol2: Mike Shiel and Ken Little (second win!)

Spring Edition 2023 Vol1: Barry Richards and Richard Murgatroyd

Autumn Edition 2023: Frans Nel & Koos van Wyk

Spring Edition 2022: Mike Shiel & Ken Little

WHAT TO EXPECT

Wednesday

Guests arrive and check into their spacious suites at Pezula Nature Retreat.
Evening Welcome Spitbraai: Meet and reconnect with fellow guests over a delicious Spitbraai dinner at Noah’s Bar and enjoy the warm atmosphere and camaraderie of the group.

Thursday

Breakfast at Zachary’s Grill Room.
Golf Tee Off: Morning tee off, a tee off sheet will be distributed prior. Halfway house included for a quick refuel during the game. Format: Better-Ball-Stableford
Enjoy refreshments at the Golf Clubhouse after the game, golfers and non-golfers welcome.
Take the afternoon to relax or explore the surroundings at your leisure. Indulge in a flavorful curry buffet dinner served in the Outeniqua Venue.
Enjoy an intimate Q&A session with a sporting celebrity during the evening.

Friday

Enjoy another delicious breakfast at Zachary’s Grill Room.
Morning tee off according to the distributed tee off sheet. Halfway house included for a mid-game break. Format: Better-Ball-Medal
Refreshments served again at the Golf Clubhouse to enjoy with fellow players after the game.
Everyone is free to use their dining credit in the restaurant or bar. Alternatively, explore one of the fine restaurants in Knysna for dinner.

Saturday

Start your day with breakfast at Zachary’s Grill Room from 07:00.
Final tee off. Halfway house included for a quick snack during the game. Format: Multiple Choice 6-6-6
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, whether it's relaxing or exploring.
Join us for the Prize Giving Dinner in the Outeniqua Venue. Indulge in a delightful 3-course menu while celebrating the winners of the tournament.

Sunday

Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out.
Depart feeling rejuvenated after a memorable golf retreat at Pezula Nature Retreat.

PREVIOUS SPORTING CELEBRITIES

South African Rugby Player Percy Montgomery
Percy Montgomery is celebrated for his exceptional skills as a fullback, known for his stellar kicking and defensive prowess, making him one of South Africa's rugby greats. As a Test match centurion and a veteran of multiple Rugby World Cups, his impact on the game is undeniable.

South African Cricketer Barry Richards
Barry Anderson Richards is a former South African first-class cricketer. A right-handed "talent of such enormous stature", Richards is considered one of South Africa's most successful batsmen.

South African Cricketer Brian McMillan
Brian Mervin McMillan played 38 Test matches and 78 One Day Internationals for South Africa from 1991 to 1998. He was rated by many as the best all-rounder in the world in the mid-1990s, and won South African Cricket Annual Cricketer of the Year awards in 1991 and 1996..

Producer/Presenter/Journalist Deborah Curtis-Setchell
We relived the memories of late revered, golfing great and ex Ryder Cup Captain, Seve Ballesteros.