John Vorster Ave, Centurion,
nr Pretoria, Gauteng 0169
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Jannes Sik (Head Pro)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential and rural countryside.
Designer:
Peter Matkovich
-25.873067
28.204865
17 km S of Pretoria (centre)
From the N1 highway south of Pretoria, take exit 128 (John Vorster Drive) and head south on the M19, direction Irene. After 1.4 km turn left into Centurion Residential Estate CC, and follow signs to golf.
Centurion CC, RSA
Centurion Country Club: This relatively early Peter Matkovich design seems to draw its inspiration from both land and sea (and desert!). Both of the modestly undulating nine-hole loops start out "dry", with a good array of well-bunkered holes taking you alongside the development's real estate, which is mainly out of harm's way from stray tee-shots.
As if to accentuate the drier opening stretches, you may think you are in the Arizona desert on a few holes. The long par-3 11th, for example, is complete with large expanses of sand, boulder outcrops and tall saguaro cactus. However, the desert dryness doesn't last.
At the 6th & 7th, and again at the 15th & 16th, your introduction to water arrives, courtesy of the Henops River. The river brings with it a more natural and also tree-lined aspect to the course, but also the threat of hearing a splash from tee and approach shots. If you can stay above ground for these holes, then the closing pair on both nines are definitely designed to give you a dunking - all based on a single, good-sized lake.
The 8th green, set in the middle of the lake, creates a wonderful island hole, just the green and its encircling bunker to aim at. The par-4 9th requires a hopscotch approach to be taken across two sections of the lake, or for the brave and foolhardy, there's the chance to take a direct pop at the green from the tee (wind permitting). The 17th & 18th are also played "lakeside", with water threatening all the way from tee to green on both holes.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; more restricted on weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts available for hire; carts are fitted with GPS. Caddies available.
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The saguaro cactuses, as found at the par-3 11th hole, in fact only grow wild in the Sonoran desert, which extends across parts of Arizona, California and northern Mexico.
Pronounced "sah-wah-roh", this is a slow growing plant, taking up to 75 years to develop a side arm. The arms are grown to increase the plant's reproductive capacity, with more surface area meaning more flowers and fruit. Some saguaros may live for more than 150 years.
South Africa's 69th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2023).
Cnr Gordan Hood & Hendrik Verwoerd Ave, Centurion, Pretoria 0046
+27 (0)12 663 8700
Visit websiteThe Protea Hotel Waterfront and Suites, located on the safe and tranquil Centurion Waterfront, has direct access to Centurion Mall shopping complex, with a variety of restaurants, bars, boutiques, cinemas and banks. This deluxe hotel was built in 1998 and has 151 rooms. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, complemented by an outdoor pool and lake deck overlooking the Centurion Lake, ideal for sundowners. The hotel also offers a fully equipped day-conference centre and secure parking. Affordable elegance on the waters edge.
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Centurion; Zwartkop; Pretoria CC; Wingate Park
Woodhill; Silver Lakes; Blue Valley; Gardener Ross; Kyalami; Dainfern
Nellmapius Road, 0062 Irene, Pretoria
+27 (0)12 667 6464
Visit websiteThis 49-room Lodge is situated in a lush meadow with oak trees and a placid lake, within walking distance of two excellent golf courses, Centurion and Irene (not covered in Where2Golf). All of the spacious rooms overlook one of Gauteng’s most beautiful lakes, which teems with birdlife.
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Centurion; Irene (not covered in Where2Golf); Zwartkop; Pretoria CC; Wingate Park
Woodhill; Silver Lakes; Blue Valley; Gardener Ross; Kyalami; Dainfern
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(May 30-June 2).
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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