Setperk St, Randpark,
Randburg, nr Johannesburg, Gauteng 2194
Office
+27 (0)11 215 8600Pro shop
+27 (0)11 476 6172Fax
+27 (0)11 678 5619Website
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Martin Whitcher (Senior Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Residential and woodland.
Designer:
Sid Brews
Above distances are for the Firethorn course. Also at Randpark GC is the 18-hole Bushwillow course (par-72; 6,540 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 (Firethorn)
Randpark Golf Club (Firethorn 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).
The Firethorn, which is played on the north side of the clubhouse (the Bushwillow heads south), has a more open feel than its sibling. However, extra length, prodigious bunkering and a plentiful array of dangerous water hazards, gives the Firethorn a distinct edge in terms of overall golfing challenge.
The tough closing stretch brings two good-sized ponds into play, which threaten at the dog-legging par-4 16th and par-3 17th. The par-5 18th requires one last carry over the Klein Jukskei river, before the relative safety of the heavily-bunkered final green is reached.
The more upfront challenges and bigger "muscles" of the Firethorn course, perfectly complement the older world charms of its Bushwillow companion, making for 36 excellent holes of golf here at the Randpark Golf Club.
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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Windsor Park Golf Club opened here in 1941, and boasted the 12-hole "Windsor" course, which was later extended to 18-holes and became known as the Windsor Park course. In 2012 the course enjoyed a facelift, and a name change to become the Bushwillow course. The club's Randpark (now Firethorn) course, and a new clubhouse, arrived in 1971, 30 years after the original opening.
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 31st 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.
Randpark (Firethorn & Bushwillow courses)
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