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Cape Town, Friday 5 September 2008: The South African Open Charity Challenge will tee up a number of firsts on Monday 1 December.

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Clark back and hungry for third South African Open title
2008-11-13 15:00:00

Cape Town, 14 November: Tim Clark has confirmed his place in December's South African Open Championship at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, and seeks a third victory in a tournament he describes as the next most significant to him after the Majors.

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HISTORY AND HIGHLIGHTS
South African Open Championship History

The year 1903 is recognised as the official birth of the South African Open Championship. It was first played for in 1893 but was really only a series of exhibition matches between very few professionals. But in 1903 the championship was contested over 36 holes in Port Elizabeth.

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THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Championship Information

Tournament Dates: 18-21 Dec 2008
Prize Fund: €1 million
THE VENUE

Pearl Valley Golf Estates

Although no individual can lay claim to the overall design of Pearl Valley, the masterplan was shaped by the vision of Jack Nicklaus. His unique touch is evident at Pearl Valley Golf Estates. This golf legend sees the Pearl Valley course as the sum of his knowledge and his experience.