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ESTATE NEWS

Goosen Street recognises Retief Goosen, he proved that South African golfers have a Pines Golf Club, dramatically located high
affectionately known as “The Goose”. knack for competing – and winning – on the in the Rocky Mountains.
Famous for his ice-cold nerves and deadly world stage.
putting, Goosen once calmly sank a clutch And if your imaginary golf tour takes you
putt in a US Open playoff as if he were Our streets also take us to famous courses through La Quinta, you’re visiting the
simply lining up a putt on a quiet Sunday across the world. Gleneagles refers to desert home of La Quinta Country Club,
afternoon. Gleneagles Hotel Golf Courses, one of part of the famous Palm Springs golf circuit.
Scotland’s most luxurious golf resorts. Troon
Golf history continues with Hogan honours Royal Troon Golf Club, home to Closer to southern Africa’s golfing
Street, named after Ben Hogan, a man the famous “Postage Stamp” hole – tiny, story, McNaulty Street likely honours
so obsessed with perfecting his swing terrifying and responsible for many bruised Mark McNulty, one of the region’s most
that golfers still study it decades later. egos. successful players on the international
And Watson Street honours Tom Watson, stage.
who nearly won The Open Championship Laurel Valley, named after Laurel Valley Golf
at age 59, proving that experience can Club, and Woburn, inspired by Woburn Golf So, the next time you’re out walking the
sometimes beat youth – especially if Club, remind us that golf’s history stretches dog, cycling with the kids or simply driving
youth has just hit its third ball into the across continents. home after a long day, glance at the street
water. signs. You may find yourself travelling from
Meanwhile, Hillside nods to Hillside Golf Pebble Beach to Troon, passing Nicklaus
We even have a nod to another South Club, widely regarded as one of England’s and Frost along the way.
African great with Frost Street, named best courses, while Oyster Bay comes from
after David Frost. Frost enjoyed a highly Oyster Bay Golf Links, a scenic coastal course Not bad for a quick drive around the
successful career on both the PGA Tour that looks like it belongs on a postcard. estate.
and Champions Tour, winning numerous
international titles. Known for his steady Then there’s Shoal Creek, after Shoal Creek Mignon Newham
temperament and silky putting stroke, Club, and Castle Pine, inspired by Castle Operations Administrator

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