Gary Player Country Club

Rustenburg, North West Province

Built in an extinct volcanic crater this fantastic golfing paradise conforms to the stringent US PGA specifications and is ranked consistently as one of the top three golf courses in South Africa. It is also home to the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge that hosts some of the world’s greatest golfers.

When construction of the Sun City Resort began in 1978, the decision was taken to build a golf course that would rival the best in the world. Today, in spite of stiff competition, the Gary Player Country Club is deservedly ranked as one of the top South African golf courses. Gary Player Country Club is a relatively flat course that…

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requires strength and precision. The course is famous for its lightning fast putting surfaces and challenging water hazards. Wide fairways, clover-shaped greens that allow pins to be tucked away, perfectly placed bunkers that define targets, and enough length for even the longest of hitters – makes the course a masterpiece. An extreme and wonderful golfing challenge.
 
Be well advised to keep your ball on the fairway - the kikuyu rough is thick. This is a must-play course!
 
Signature Hole
Well they're all good at the Gary Player Country Club, but for risk and reward the stand-out is the par-5 9th. Big hitters ‘might’ have a chance of going for the island green, and if not, your approach shot is still a thrilling challenge.
 
AT A GLANCE

Champ Tee: 7,105 meters / 7,770 yards
Club Tee: 6,550 meters / 7,163 yards
Seniors Tee: 5,983 meters / 6,543 yards
Ladies Tee: 5,017 meters / 5,487 yards
Fairways: Kikuyu
Greens: Bent
Par: 72

  RANKED # 3 IN GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA “TOP 100 COURSES 2016”