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Golf Courses of South Africa

CAPE TOWN

Rondebosch Golf Club
Address: Klipfontein Road, Cape Town, Western Province, South Africa
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6100/5900/5700
Par: 72/71/70
Telephone: 021 689-4176
Email Address: rgc@mweb.co.za
Web Site: http://www.rondebosch-golf-club.co.za
A premier course situated within 15 minutes of the heart of Cape Town. Visitors are welcome all year round.

Stellenbosch Golf Club
Address: Strand str, PO Box 277 Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6385/6020/5137
Par: 74/74/74
Rating: 73/71/72
Telephone: 021 8800103

KWA-ZULU NATAL

BLUFF

Bluff National Park Golf Club
Address: Gargin Place, Bluff 4052
PO Box 21145 Fynlands 4020
Telephone/Fax: (031) 47 7448

CENTRAL DRAKENSBURG

Monks Cowl Country Club
Address: Cathkin Valley, Central Drakensburg 3340
PO Box 316, Winterton 3340
Telephone/Fax: (036) 468 1300

DURBAN

Durban Country Club
Address: Walter Gilbert Road, Durban 40001 Kwa-Zulu, Natal
PO Box 1504, Durban 4001
Holes: 18
Yardage: +6600
Address: Box 1504, Durban 4000, South Africa 238282
Situated in the sandhills along the seaside this course was designed in 1923 by Laurie Waters (Father of South African Golf). It sports narrow fairways,lined with many mature trees (monkey- filled), elevated tees, and many sand bunkers amidst the thick br ush. The winds from the Indian Ocean are a constant problem. This course has hosted many National championships.
Durban Country Club - The Course Country Club
Durban Country Club - The Beachwood Course

Royal Durban Golf Club
Address: 16 Mitchell Crescent, Durban 4001
PO Box 47599, Greyville 4023
Telephone: (031) 309 1373, Fax: 309 2211

EAST LONDON

East London Golf Club
Address: PO Box 226, East London, 5200
Holes: 18
Metres: 6120/6038, Ladies; 5281
Par: 71/72, L; 72
Telephone: (0431) 351333
Founded in 1898 and is therefore on of the oldest in Africa. Past host ot South African Open. Very testing course due to weather conditions, wind often a factor.

EMPANGENI

Empangeni Country Club
Address: 46 Pearce Crescent, Empangeni 3880
PO Box 113, Empangeni 3880
Telephone: (0351) 26 731, Fax: 92 3854

GEORGE

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club
Address: PO Box 2266, Montagu St., George, 6530
Holes: 2-18s
Montagu
Metres: 6284/5981/5652/5147
Par: 72
Rating: 72.0/71.0/69.0/71.0
Outeniqua
Metres: 6320/5996/5601/4893
Par: 72
Rating: 73.0/71.0/69.0/71.0
Telephone: +27 (044) 8708282, Fax: 8707605
E Mail: hotel@fancourt.co.za
Web Site: http://www.fancourt.co.za
Both championship courses are designed by Gary Player. Using the natural beauty of the area, the layout offers not only challenging play but a beginner's only 4 hole course at the Golf School. Fancourt is a Member of the 'Great Golf Resorts of the World' Association.

George Golf Club
Address: 81 George, 6530
Holes: 18
Metres: 6100/5774, Ladies: 5188
Par: 72
Rating: 72/70, L; 72
Telephone: (0448) 73-6116, Fax: 74-6191
This club, with the Outeniqua Mountain range as backdrop, was formed in 1906. Renovations, including gentgrass greens, were done in 1994. The golfer is offered good quality fairways, tough roughs and well-placed bunkers.

GONUBIE

Gonubie Golf Club
Holes: 18
Metres: 5944, Ladies; 5153
Par: 72, L; 73
Rating: 71, L; 71
Telephone: 20755

HERMANUS

Hermanus Golf Club
Address: Main Road, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Holes: 18
Metres: 6025/5743/5019
Par: 73/73/73
Rating: 71/70/70
Telephone: +27 (0) 283 21954/5
Email: golfclub@hermanus.co.za
Web Site: www.hermanus.co.za/golfclub/
Private.

HILLCREST

Camelot Country Club
Address: Wishart Road, Hillcrest 3650
PO Box 367, Hillcrest 3650
Telephone: (031) 765 5082, Fax: 765 5318

HUMANSDORP

Humansdorp Golf Club
Address: PO Box 144, Humansdorp 6300
Holes: 18
Metres: 6092, Ladies: 5073
Par: 72
Rating: 72
Telephone: (0423) 51090

KLOOF

Kloof Country Club
Address: 26 Victoria Raod, Kloof 3610
Telephone: (031) 764 0555, Fax: 764 0654

KNYSNA

Knysna Golf Club
Address: PO Box 110, Knysna
Holes: 18
Metres: 5831, Ladies; 5140
Par: 73, 73
Telephone: 22391

MAIDSTONE

Maidstone Golf Club
Address: P.O.Box 5, Maidstone, KZN South Africa
Holes: 9
Yardage: 5596
Par: 71/70
Telephone: (322) 922795
Email Address: baserv@csurf.co.za
The course caters for visitors as well as members. Frequent competitions are held during the week. Open all year round. Private.

MARGATE

Margate Country Club
Address: Wingate Avenue, Gaybridge, Margate

PO Box 128, Margate 4275
Telephone: (3931) 50 140, Fax: 20 571

MEERENSEE

Richards Bay Country Club
Address: Box 10024, MeerenSee, KZN 3901 RSA
Holes: 18
Metres: 6950/6670/6150
Par: 72/72/72
Rating: 72/71/71
Telephone: 27 35 7532441
Email Address: baygolf@futurenet.co.za
The course winds it's way alongside the Mzingazi lake and on a good day you will spot the odd hipo or a crocodile. The club caters for visitors and the Croc Deck provides a lovely Sundowner opportunity. The local Pro is Barry Bothma and there are golf carts for hire to make you enjoy the scenery even more. The course is situated 5 minutes from the beach and only one and a half hours from Durban.

MILNERTON

Milnerton Golf Club
Address: Woodbridge Island, Milnertonge, 7441, Western Cape, Milnerton, South Africa
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6750/6305/5802
Par: 72/72/72
Rating: 72/70/67
Telephone: 27 21 52 1047
Email Address: milgolf@intekom.co.za
Private.

MOSSEL BAY

Mossel Bay Golf Club
Holes: 18
Metres: 5763, Ladies; 5004
Par: 72
Rating: 70, L; 70
Motto: We see the sea from every tee.

MOUNT EDGECOMBE

Mount Edgecombe Country Club
Address: PO Box 1800, Mount Edgecombe 4300
Telephone: (031) 59 5330, Fax: 502 2396
Mt Edgecombe Country Club - Course 1
Mt Edgecombe Country Club - Course 2

NEW GELDERLAND

Prince's Grant Golf Club
Address: D804, New Gelderland, Kwa-Zulu, Natal, North Coast
PO Box 4038, Stanger 4450
Telephone: (0324) 482 0005, Fax: 482-0040

NORTH DURBAN

Durban Country Club - The Beachwood Course
Address: Beachwood Place, Durban North 4051
PO Box 20120, Durban North 4016
Telephone: (031) 84 4257, Fax: 83 6920

OUDTSHOORN

Oudtshoorn Golf Club
Address: PO Box 457, Oudtshoorn
Holes: 18
Metres: 6210, Ladies; 5190
Par: 72
Rating: 72, L; 72
Telephone: 29-1610

PENNINGTON

Selbourne Country Club
Address: Pld Main Road, Pennington, 4184
PO Box 2, Pennington 4184
Telephone: (0323) 51 133, Fax: 51 811

PIETERMARITZBURG

Maritzburg Golf Club
Address: Duncan Mckenzie Drive, Pietermaritzburg 3201
PO Box 203, Pietermaritzburg 3201
Telephone: (0331) 47 1942

PILANSBERG

Gary Player Country Club
Address: Sun City, Pilansberg, Bophuthatswana
Holes: 18
Metres: 6938/6535/5881, Ladies; 5004
Par: 72
Rating: 76/73/71, L; 72
Telephone: 014651-71245, Fax: 014651-73426
Called the 'most demanding layout in the country' this course plays host the Million Dollar Classic. Unique hole designs, bunkers and tricky putting surfaces are part of this challenge.

Lost City Golf Club
Address: Sun City, Pilansberg
Holes: 18
Metres: 6983/6549/5953, Ladies; 4940
Par: 72
Rating: 75/73/70, Ladies; 72
Telephone: 01465-73722, Fax: 01465-73711
One of the most beautifully located courses in the African bushveld. Opened in 1993, this Gary Player layout sports huge waste bunkers, lots of water hazards, rolling Kikuyu fairways, Bent grass greens and mountainous terraces. Beware the crocodiles on the 13th hole.

PLETTENBERG BAY

Plettenberg Bay Country Club
Address: PO Box 92, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
Telephone: (04457) 32132, Fax: (04457) 300035
Holes: 18
Metres: 5954, Ladies; 5034
Par: 72, 72
Rating: 71, 71
An acclaimed Nature Reserve with lush fairways, majestic trees and plenty of bird life. Accuracy needed as the Piesang River meanders through.

Goose Valley Golf Club
Holes: 18
Metres: 4966
S.S.: 68

PORT ALFRED

Fish River Sun Hotel & Country Club Resort
Address: PO Box 232, Port Alfred, 6170
Telephone: (0405) 661101
Metres: 6298/6010/5770, Ladies; 5034
Par: 72/72/72, L; 73
Rating: 73/72/71, L; 72
A Gary Player design opened in 1990. 185 hectare site. The undulating course was carefully carved out of virgin bush, leaving Euphorbia trees for beauty and hazards. The river has to be carrried twice.

PORT EDWARD

Wild Coast Sun Country Club
Address: Box 23, Port Edward, Kwa-Zula Natal, South Africa 4295
Holes: 18
Yardage: 7200/6800
Par: 72/72
Telephone: (0471) 52 799, Fax: 52 869

San Lameer Country Club
Address: Off the National Highway between Southbroom and Port Edward.

PORT ELIZABETH

Humewood Golf Club
Address: PO Box 13165 Port Elizabeth 6013, Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth
Holes: 18
Metres: 6225/5935, Ladies; 5367
Par: 72/72, L; 75
Rating: 72/71, L; 73
Telephone: (041) 532-137/8, Fax: (041) 531-775
Email: info@humewoodgolf.co.za
Web site: http://www.humewoodgolf.co.za
A championship links golf course, rated as 3rd best in South Africa. A Colonel S.V. Hotchkin design opened in 1929. Undulating fairways and a clubhouse with great view of Algoa Bay. Wildlife abounds.

Walmer Country Club
Address: 1 Victoria Drive, Walmer, 6070
PO Box 5002, Walmer, 6065
Holes: 18
Metres: 5933, Ladies; 5363
Par: 73, L; 75
Rating: 71, L; 73
Telephone: (041) 513-401
Fax: (041) 512-889
Web site: http://www.suncoast.co.za/wcc
A demanding 54 year old course that features three water holes that house a variety of birds with meerkats and tortoises never too far away.

PORT SHEPSTONE

Port Shepstone Country Club
Address: Main South Coast Road,, Port Shepstone
PO Box 249 Umtentweni 4235
Telephone: (0391) 50 140, Fax: 52 701

PROSPECTON

Amanzimtoti Country Club
Address: 1 Golf Course Road, Prospecton 4110
PO Box 81, Umbogintwini 4120
Telephone: (031) 902 1166, Fax: 902-3652

SOUTHBROOM

Southbroom Golf Club
Address: 301 Captain Smith Road, Southbroom 4277
PO Box 24, Southbroom 4277
Telephone: (03931) 60 26, Fax: 78 048

UMHLALI

Umhlali Country Club
Address: Compensation Road, Umhlali 4390
PO Box 45, Umhlali 4390
Telephone: 032 9471181

UMKOMAAS

Umkomaas Golf Club Address: Moodie Street, Umkomaas 4170
PO Box 39, Umkomaas 4170
Telephone: (0323) 31 042, Fax: 31 059

ZIMBALI

Zimbali Country Club
Address: Zimbali, Ballito 4420, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Holes: 18
Metres: 6600
Par: 72
Private.

GAUTENG PROVINCE

BENONI

Benoni Country Club
Address: Morris Avenue, Morehill, Benoni 1501
PO Box 13030, Northmead, Benoni 1501
Telephone: (011) 849 5211, Fax: (011) 8496301

Benoni Lake Club
Address: Lakefield Avenue, Bononi 1501
PO Box 17308, Benoni West 1503
Telephone: (011) 421 1341, Fax: (011) 8452502

BOXBURG NORTH

ERPM Golf Club
Address: PO Box 5302 Boxburg North 1461
Telephone: (011) 862 2466/7/8, Fax: ()11) 8262466

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT

Bronkhorstspruit Golf Club
Address: Eland street; PO Box 724, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, South Africa
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6305/5440
Par: 72/72
Telephone: (013) 9351404, Fax: (013) 9324113
Difficult course due to crossing water hazards many times. In the town of Bronkhorstspruit, 50km from Pretoria.

BRYANSTON

Bryanston Country Club
Address: PO Box 67066, Bryanston 2021
Telephone: (011) 706 1391, Fax: (011) 7063309

Dainfern Country Club
Address: Cedar Road Chartwell, PO Box 68847, Bryanston 2012
Telephone: (011) 469 0101, Fax: (011) 469 0100

CARLTONVILLE

Gold Fields West Golf Club
Address: PO Box 111, Carltonville 2501
Telephone: (01491) 811570

CENTURION

Zwartkop Country Club
Address: PO Box 14636 Centurion 0140, Clubview, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6586/6343/5625
Par: 73/72/72
Telephone: (012) 654 1144, Fax: (012) 6601450
Corner of Hans Strijdom & Old Johannesburg Rd.

CROWN MINES

Crown Mines Golf Club
Address: PO Box 15 Crown Mines 2025
Telephone: (011) 496 1505/6, Fax: (011) 835 3666

EDENVALE

Glendower Golf Club
Address: Marais Road, Edenvale 1610, PO Box 56, Bedfordview 2008
Telephone/Fax: (011) 453 1013

GERMISTON

Germiston Golf Club
Address: Rand Airport Road, Germiston
PO Box 194, Germiston 1400
Telephone: (011) 827 8950, Fax: (011) 8242829

GLENVISTA

Glenvista
Address: PO Box 264 Glenvista 2058
Telephone: (011) 432 3150, Fax: (011) 6823834

HOUGHTON

Houghton Golf Club
Address: 2nd Avenue, Houghton 2198
PO Box 87240 Houghton 2041
Telephone: (011) 728 7337, Fax: (011) 7287349

IRENE

Irene Country Club
Address: PO Box 204, Irene 1675
Telephone: (012) 667 1081, Fax: (011) 6672832

KENSINGTON

Kensington Golf Club
Address: Langerman Drive, Kensington 2194
PO Box 59031, Kengray 2100
Telephone: (011) 616 4000, Fax: (011) 6167061

KRUGERSDORP

Krugersdorp Country Club
Address: PO Box 91, Krugersdorp 1739
Telephone: (011) 660 4365, Fax: (011) 9531274

KYALAMI

Kyalami Country Club Address: Maple Road, Kyalami
PO Box 1050 Sunninghill 2157
Telephone: (011) 702 1610, Fax: (011) 4681125

LENASIA

Lenasia Golf Club
Address: PO Box 1948 Lenasia 1820
Telephone: (011) 852 5682, Fax: (011) 8364527

LINKSFIELD NORTH

Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
Address: Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North 2192
PO Box 46017, Orange Grove 2119
Telephone: (011) 640 3021/2/3/4, Fax: (011) 640 1489

Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club - East Course
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club - West Course
LYNNWOOD

Silver Lakes Country Club
Address: PO Box 75996, Lynnwood Ridge 0040
Telephone: (012) 809 0281, Fax: (012) 8090281

MODDERFONTEIN

Modderdam Golf Club
Address: PO Box 3, Modderfontein 1645
Telephone: (011) 608 2033/4, Fax: (011) 6083819

MONUMENT PARK

Monument Golf Club
Address: PO Box 25098, Monument Park 0105
Telephone: (012) 46 2542, Fax: (012) 46 9338

NORTHLANDS

Wanderers Golf Club
Address: PO Box 55005, Northlands 2116
Telephone: (011) 447 3311, Fax: (011) 4471596

PARKVIEW

Parkview Golf Club
Address: P O Box 72063 Parkview 2122
Telephone/Fax: (011) 646 5400

PRETORIA

Pretoria Golf Club
Address: PO Box 704, Pretoria 0001
Telephone: (012) 386 6836, Fax: (012) 3866805

Mooipoort Golf Club
Address: Plot 304, kameeldrift, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Holes: 18
Par: 60
Telephone: (012) 808-2500

RANDFONTEIN

Randfontein Golf & Country Club
Address: Homestead Avenue, Randfontein 1760
PO Box 659, Randfontein 1760
Telephone: (011) 639 5414, Fax: (011) 6924319

RUIMSIG

Roodepoort Country Club
Address: Hole-in-one Avenue, Ruimsig 1724
PO Box 21488, Helderkruin 1733
Email: rcc@ibi.co.za
Web Site: www.roodepoortcc.homestead.com
Telephone: (011) 958 1905, Tel: (011) 9581202
A Gary Player design.

THREE RIVERS

Riviera on Vaal Country Club
Address: Mario Milani Drive, Three Rivers, Gauteng, Vereeniging, South Africa
Holes: 18
Telephone: (016)4220036
Web Site: www.riviera.co.za

VEREENIGING

Maccauvlei Golf Course
Address: PO Box 82, Vereeniging 1930
Telephone/Fax: (016) 21 3196

WATERLOOF

Pretoria Country Club
Address: PO Box 95107, Waterkloof 0145
Telephone: (012) 46 6241, Fax: (012) 46 7107

WINGATE

Wingate Park Country Club
Address: PO Box 9141086, Wingate Park 0153
Telephone: (012) 98 2001, Fax: (012) 98 1096

YEOVILLE

Observatory Golf Club
Address: PO Box 93506 Yeoville 2143
Telephone: (011) 648 8402, Fax: (011) 6485222

NORTH WEST

ORKNEY

Orkney Golf Club
Address: 1 Scott Avenue, Orkney, North West, 2561 South Africa
Number of Holes: 18
Telephone: 018 473 2899

NORTHERN PROVINCE

PHALABORWA

Hans Merensky Hotel & Golf Estate
Address: PO Box 4, Phalaborwa, Northern Province, South Africa
Holes: 18
Telephone: +27 15 781 3931
Email Address: sandy@hansmerensky.com
Web Site: www.hansmerensky.com/
Semi-Private.

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