The Randpark Golf Course

The Randpark Golf Course is the second longest golf course in South Africa and also has the largest membership in South Africa. This golf course consists of two golf courses the Randpark Golf Course and the Windsor Golf course. The Randpark Golf Course is a championship golf course and has hosted the SA Open twice already. This course is situated in western suburbs of Johannesburg, which now caters for the community of Randburg as well as Northcliff and Linden.

The two courses that form part of Randpark Golf Course offer golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest and best manicured courses that South Africa has to offer. The two courses together surely boast the finest collection of short holes in the country. The Randpark Golf Course at 7050 meters provides the opportunity for the best golfers in the country to “tame it”.

The Windsor golf course was established and operational since 1941 however in 1968 additional land was purchased for the development of the Randpark Golf Course. Sid Brews was the designer of both the Randpark Golf Course as well as the new clubhouse which now serves both golf courses. The Randpark Golf Course has however undergone some improvements in 1990 which was done with compliments to GolfData and Mark Muller who were responsible for the redesign of the greens complexes.

Playing Randpark Golf Course

The Randpark Golf Course carries a high rating and has hosted a several high tournaments for both men and women. The amateur golfing bodies have also used the Randpark Golf Course as a worthy golfing examination. And as said above the most significant of these tournaments is the South African Open Championships in 1995 and 2000.

The par three 2nd is a short hole over water shot, which although it is an over the water shot you should ensure that you have enough club to pitch near the pin otherwise your ball could be spinning back to the water. A high well struck iron is required on the par three 6th of the Randpark Golf Course as there is out of bounds on the left, water front and right and bunkers that guard any kind of pin placement. The Impressive par five 12th has bunkers on either side of the fairway and if you miss these bunkers you will be able to get home in two.

The facilities at Randpark Golf Course

To be able to enjoy the facilities at the Randpark Golf Course you are to be sure to be dressed smart casual, on the course, in the clubhouse as well as the bar area. The Pro Shop at Randpark Golf Course is run by the in house professional Martin Wichter and is one of the best stocked Pro Shops available. There is also five bars on the grounds, function facilities, restaurant, locker rooms and tennis courts. For a more enjoyable golfing experience more enjoyable you will be able to enjoy the public two-tiered, floodlit driving range and clubhouse facilities which can host four functions simultaneously. There is also golf carts available for hire.

Randpark Golf Course is the ideal golf course if you are looking for a well rounded golfing experience on a course that is perfectly manicured and maintained. Randpark Golf Course aims to be the largest member owned club in the region and the club of choice for all golfers.