The South African Airways Open - the 2nd oldest open championship in the world - is to be hosted at Pearl Valley Golf Estates in the Western Cape. Five of the world’s top 20 player’s including Ernie Els (World Matchplay Champion for the 7th time), Angel Cabrera (current US Open Champion), South African’s Tim Clark, Trevor Immelman, and Retief Goosen, as well as the legendary Great White Shark, Greg Norman will be in this year’s field from the 17 to 20 December 2009.

Nestled in the heart of South Africa's beautiful Cape Winelands, Pearl Valley Golf Estates is recognized internationally as a prestigious destination for world-class golf and premium lifestyle. Spanning some 212 hectares of prime Cape Winelands real estate, Pearl Valley is an exclusive 500-home residential development surrounding a magnificent 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. This spectacular course provides one of the top golf experiences in South Africa – and one of the best in the world.. Previous South African Open Champion and ‘world number 18’, Trevor Immelman, a South African by birth, is proud to call Pearl Valley Golf Estates home.

Pearl Valley Golf Estates will host this prestigious event for the next three years, making it the first time it has been held in one place three consecutive times.