Old Sasolburg Rd, Viljoensdrift,
Vereeniging, Free State 1930
Office
+27 (0)16 421 3196Pro shop
+27 (0)16 422 1263Fax
+27 (0)16 422 1251Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Relatively flat terrain - no effort to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland, open countryside and a couple of holes directly alongside the Vaal River.
Designer:
Original design by George Peck (1926), with later modifications by Col. Stafford Vere Hotckin (1929) and Peter Matkovich (1998).
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2 km E of Vereeniging / 65 km S of central Johannesburg.
Maccauvlei
Maccauvlei Golf Club, home to a locally well-regarded tree-lined parkland layout, is located alongside the Vaal River in the city of Vereeniging in Gauteng Province. Course description, images and other details to follow.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Credit cards accepted.
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This is where it all started for Charl Schwartzel, whose father George, a top golfer in his day and former Maccauvlei Club Captain, introduced Charl to the game of golf as a young boy. He also gave him the best tip he ever had - keep it simple.
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