Golf courses

Akasia Country Club

Akasia boasts an 18-hole course designed and developed by landscape designer Dr Piet Groenewald in 1994. Its perennial green kikuyu fairways and bent greens makes it a challenging course. It lies between acacia trees and over and along a number of water hazards. The course has five par 5s and five par 3s.

Bookings: 012 542 3087/3999/1309
Address: 711 Waterbok Street, Pretoria
Website: http://www.akasiacountryclub.co.za/

Blue Valley Golf and Country Club

The Gary Player-designed course provides a memorable golfing experience. Hazards, in the form of bunkers and water features, provide strategic value. The bunkers have steep grass faces and represent a more traditional style, while the greens generally feature soft undulations, to provide a fair and interesting challenge.

Bookings: 011 512 0204 / 082 964 3267
Address: 54 Beauly Avenue, Midrand
Website: http://www.bluevalley.co.za/

Bronkhorstspruit Golf Club

Situated in the wide-open veld in the far east of the city, this lush green course offers a challenging 18 holes.

Bookings: 013 935 1404
Address: Luiperd Street, Bronkhorstspruit
Website: http://www.bhsgolf.co.za/

Centurion Country Club

This 18-hole Peter Matkovich-designed course three different environments – a desert, a thorny bushveld and a water section where the Hennops River forms part of 10 of the holes.

Bookings: 012 665 0279
Address: Centurion Residential Estate, John Vorster Avenue, Highveld, Centurion
Website: http://www.centurioncountryclub.co.za/

Cullinan Golf Club

A parklands course, the club boasts one of the most popular nine-hole courses in the country.

Bookings: 012 734 1078
Address: Main Road, Cullinan

Hillside Golf Club

Hillside is a nine-hole course built on an old dump site in Pretoria North. It also has a 60-bay driving range.

Bookings:012 546 1764
Address: Rachel de Beer Street, Pretoria North
Website:http://www.hillsidegolfcourse.co.za/wmenu.php

Irene Country Club

This Phil Jacobs designed course offers a mental and physical test for the players, with kikuyu fairways and bent grass greens, in a dairy farm setting.

Bookings: Through the Sport Shop –012 6671081
Address: 1 Main Road, Centurion
Website: http://irenecc.co.za/

Pebble Rock Country Club

Withchallenging greens, this course is designed for players who enjoy a good links challenge. There are water obstacles at 11 of the 18 holes that, during the rainy season, will test the best players' skills.

Bookings: 012 808 2242/012 808 0883
Address: 307 Aquamarine Drive, Pretoria
Website: http://www.pebblerock.co.za/

Pretoria Country Club

Based in beautiful Waterkloof, the Club boasts a par 71parklandscourse, designed by the Gary Player group.

Bookings: For golf professionals – 012 460 3372
Mondays – 012 460 624 1/2/3/4
Tuesdays to Fridays and Sundays at the Pro Shop
Address: 241 Sidney Street, Pretoria
Website: http://www.ptacc.co.za/

Pretoria Golf Club

The parklands-style course offers a challenge, with water on seven of the first nine holes. This club is the oldest in the city, opening its doors in 1894.

Bookings: 012 386 6836
Address: Morkel Street East, Phillip Nel Park
Website: http://pretoriagolfclub.co.za/

Sandonia Golf Club

This family-oriented club offers challenges the experienced golfer as well as the beginner. Although it has nine greens, it has an 18 hole tee set up, incorporating the local bushveld terrain.

Bookings: 012 819 1140
Address: Plot 23,Kameeldrift East
Website: http://www.sandonia.co.za/

Services Golf Club

An 18-hole par 72, this parklands-style course has generous fairways with a few well-placed water hazards.

Bookings: 012 6514089
Address: 52 Jacobus OppermanStreet ,Thaba Tshwane
Website: http://www.servicesgc.co.za/

Silver Lakes Country Club

Set in bushveld surrounds, with abundant water, this Peter Matkovich-designed course is a72 par 18-hole championship layout.

Bookings: 012 809 0430
Group bookings – 012 809 0281
Address: 36 La Quinta St, Silverlakes
Website: http://www.silverlakes.co.za/

The Els Club at Copperleaf

Described as a modern classic, this grassland course offers players a feeling of openness. The Magaliesberg backdrop creates a great atmosphere.

Bookings: 012 668 8900
Address: Ernie Els Boulevard, Mnandi, Centurion
Website: http://copper-leaf.co.za/els-club/

Waterkloof Golf Club

The course, designed by Peter Matkovich, appeals to beginners and the more accomplished golfers. It has fairly fast undulating greens.

Bookings: 012 460 2542
Address: Johan Rissik Drive, Waterkloof
Website: http://www.waterkloofgolfclub.co.za/

Wingate Park Country Club

The 18-hole par 72 course is lined with old trees and flowering shrubs. For players, accuracy is the name of the game.

Bookings: 012 997 1312
Address: Norval Street, Moreletapark
Website: http://wingateparkcountryclub.co.za/

Woodhill Country Club

A dramatic 18-hole course designed by Peter Matkovich challenges all aspects of the game. This course has some of the the most beautiful scenery around.

Bookings: Via the Pro Shop on 012 998 0021
Address: Woodhill Residential Estate, Garsfontein Road, Pretoria East
Website: http://www.woodhillestate.co.za/cfm/content.cfm?ipkCategoryID=10

Zwartkop Country Club

The course offers players a classic parkland challenge, with tree-lined fairways and water hazards – the Hennops Rivermeanders through the course.

Bookings: 012 654 1144 or Pro Shop 012 6542111
Address: Old Johannesburg Road, Lyttleton
Website: http://www.zwartkopcountryclub.co.za/