You could describe Champagne Sports Resort as the Pinnacle Point of the Drakensberg in terms of beautiful scenery and spectacular holes. I thought Highland Gate was scenic, but not on this level. The river rushing through and around the course raises the bar, as do holes like the downhill second, and other interesting par 4s such as 10, 11, 14, 17 and 18. The uphill third was not to my liking other than the two-level green, but waiting at the top of the hill was the fabulous par-3 fourth with its own magnificent theatre. Not too difficult to find the wide green, but there’s a vast expanse of water to carry first. It set the tone for the rest of the round. And how can anyone not resist a cold drink on the outside deck at the end of the round, viewing majestic holes from a high platform.