Setperk St, Randpark,
Randburg, nr Johannesburg, Gauteng 2194
Office
+27 (0)11 215 8600Pro shop
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+27 (0)11 678 5619Website
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Martin Whitcher (Senior Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential and woodland.
Designer:
Original 12-hole course designed by Arthur Tomsett (early 1940s). Current layout designed by Robert "Bob" Grimsdell (1954).
Above distances are for the Bushwillow course. Also at Randpark GC is the 18-hole Firethorn course (par-72; 7,010 m from back tees).
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10 km SW of Sandton Centre (in northern Johannesburg).
From Johannesburg's Western Bypass (N1) take the Beyers Naude (M5) exit, and follow Beyers Naude Drive (M5S) south. After 2.2 km turn left into Pendoring Rd (M8) direction Randburg, next to the Cresta Shopping Center. After o.6 km turn left into Republic Rd (M20W). After o.9 km take second left into Vosloo Rd (by Windsor Glen Shopping Center). Take first right into Burgers Rd, then second left into Klub Rd. At end of Klub Rd turn right into Fairway Drive, then first left into Setperk St. Follow road into golf.
Randpark (Bushwillow)
Randpark Golf Club (Bushwillow course): Since 1971, Randpark Golf Club has been home to two championship golf courses, the longer and tougher Firethorn (formerly the Randpark course), and some would say the more elegant and charming Bushwillow (formerly known as the Windsor Park course).
With some important recent changes to its design (and a new name into the bargain), the Bushwillow layout at Randpark provides an excellent golf outing in a classical parkland setting. This is a course that keeps good company with many other tree-lined, undulating parkland courses found in the leafy suburbs of Johannesburg.
Played on the southside of the clubhouse (the Firethorn heads north), the tree-lined fairways of Bushwillow are not overly tight, although the tree-line could block an approach to the green following any errant tee-shots.
Water doesn't play too much of a role on the opening holes, but comes dangerously into play at the tricky short par-3 8th. Water hazards also make a few telling greenside appearances on the back-nine, especially from the par-3 15th through to the par-5 17th, a stretch of holes known locally as "The Gauntlet."
Beautiful weeping willows and many other tree varieties grace this testing but not overly complicated layout. The qualities of the older Bushwillow course exemplify the charm of parkland golf in bygone days, perfectly complementing the more upfront challenges and bigger "muscles" of its younger sibling.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required
Non-metal spike facility. White socks must be worn to accompany shorts. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available at all times.
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Running through the Randpark Golf Club, is one of the major streams to flow through northern Johannesburg - the Klein Jukskei. Like the other streams in the north of the city, it joins into the Jukskei River, which then joins the Crocodile River north-west of Johannesburg, which in turn flows into the Hartbeespoort Dam.
Randpark's 18-hole courses have hosted many top-level tournaments, including the South African Open - the world's third oldest open national championship.
For the 2018 playing of the SA Open, the shorter Bushwillow hosted one round of the championship, while the other three rounds, including the final round, were played on the longer Firethorn course (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Randpark).
South Africa's 75th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2023).
Randpark Golf Club, Setperk St, Randburg, Johannesburg 2125.
+27 (0)11 478 8000
Visit websiteThe Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort is located on the Randpark Golf Course, 2km from Cresta Shopping Centre. This new hotel provides an ideal destination for golf travellers and tournaments organisers, in a safe and tranquil environment. The luxury development overlooks the Randpark Golf Course and is situated alongside the 1st hole. The Fairway has 62 guest rooms and 14 golf villas. Gym, tennis court and spa facilities further add to the enjoyment and comfort of guests during their stay.
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