RISING OF THE PHOENIX

One of Cape Town’s oldest and traditional clubs opened in 1910. As we print, the club is in the throes of celebrating its centenary year and they have much to celebrate. The golf course has always been a true classic parkland layout with wonderful tree-lined fairways and has hosted the South African Open seven times and what was a highly popular Bells Cup three times.

Well known golfing personalities such as the three South African legends Bobby Locke, Gary Player and Ernie Els as well as Seve Ballesteros, Lee Trevino and Vijay Singh (who was a winner of the Bells Cup) were among the famous local and overseas professionals who enjoyed their time at the club.

While always moving with the times, in 1993 the club went through a tumultuous period, as having just completed an upgrading programme to the course in readiness for the Bells Cup, an electrical fault in the bar caused a spark that started a fire. Those of us who are familiar with the Cape understood that the southeaster wind gusting that night resulted in fanning the flames to such an extent that, in only forty-five minutes, the clubhouse was totally destroyed. Read more..

Where to eat

Magica Roma

One of the Cape’s most renowned restaurants serves authentic Italian dishes with the passion for its long-term reputation driven by owners Franco and Ezio.
Ezio is a golfer and I have often played with him early on a Sunday mornings, as the restaurant is closed, but you can be assured on the open days he will be there to provide a very personal service.

The consistency of this highly popular venue has at its core traditional Italian fare all prepared with fresh ingredients. The Veal is the best in Cape Town with the Veal Saltimbocca one of my favoured dishes. As you would expect the Pizzas and the home made Pasta are superb and the salads are always crisp, fresh and well presented. A good wine list includes choices from Italy.

Upholstered wood cubicles create a very warm ambiance, and the personnel are knowledgeable and friendly enhancing the experience that has made this one of the most popular restaurants with the local Capetonians.

Magica Roma
Central Square Shopping Centre
8 Central Square, Pinelands 7405
Open Monday – Friday: Lunch 12.00 – 14.00
Monday-Saturday: Dinner 18.00 – 22.00
Closed Sundays
Public Holidays –kindly phone for confirmation

Tel: 021 531 1489
Email: eziodebiaggi@hotmail.com

Latitude
-33.9395148287595
-33° 56′ 22.25″
Longitude
18.4979724884033
18° 29′ 52.7″