433 Maple Rd, Kyalami,
Midrand, Gauteng 1684
Office
+27 (0)10 594 0034Pro shop
+27 (0)10 594 0034Fax
+27 (0)11 468 1125Website
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Greg BentleyAcademy
Element Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Arthur Tomsett
-25.978676
28.058545
18 km N of Sandton Centre (Sandton is in northern Johannesburg).
In north-east Johannesburg, 5 km north of the M1/N1 Buccleuch interchange, leave the N1 highway at exit 108 (Allandale Rd). Follow the R561 direction Kyalami Race Track / Vorna Valley. After 4.4 km (in front of Kyalami race circuit) turn right onto the R55 (Kyalami Main Rd), direction Pretoria West. After 1.6 km turn left onto the M71 direction Randburg. After 2 km turn right into Maple Road at Saddle Brook Estate. After 1 km Kyalami golf is on your right.
Kyalami
Kyalami Country Club: As the location of many South African Grand Prix events, Kyalami is a name etched in the minds of many motor racing fans. The area is also home to an excellent golf course, situated just 2 km north of the race circuit.
On expansive and gently undulating terrain, this parkland layout contains many excellent golf holes, often tree-lined but never too densely. Beyond the generally good-width fairways and first cut of rough, you will encounter slightly deeper rough than found on many Johannesburg courses, accentuating the need for straight-hitting from the tee. Large, strategically placed bunkers are also lurking out there, waiting to catch any offline drives.
There is acres of space between the holes, none getting too close to another, and also plenty of distance between the course and the opulently large and well-spaced perimeter housing. Seven ponds of various sizes and a creek running through the course, ensure that water comes into play, most especially on the closing four holes of the back-nine. The 3rd and 17th, both long par-3s, are perhaps two of the most memorable of the water-protected holes.
With occasional views onto hills near and far from the layout's higher elevations, and a generally good, though not fussy standard of maintenance, Kyalami is always a pleasure to play - a solidly handsome and challenging golf course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends; more restricted on weekends. Closed on two Mondays per month.
Must book in advance. Handicap required
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Caddies available.
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The name Kyalami became famous throughout the motor racing world as the home of the South African Grand Prix, a Formula One event, held here from 1967 until 1993. Although Formula One cars no longer race here, the Kyalami circuit is still used for many other motor racing events.
Kyalami Country Club originally served the Jewish community in the north of Johannesburg, hence the Star of David in the club's logo. Nowadays members come from all communities in and around the city.
South Africa's 26th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2023).
Montrose Road, off Bekker Road, Waterfall Park, Vorna Valley, Midrand (exit N1 at Allandale Road)
+27 (0)11 315 6047
Visit websiteA beautiful landscaped rose garden surrounds the hotel with a swimming pool in the grounds for your enjoyment. It is only 15 minutes from Sandton’s CBD, 5 minutes from Midrand’s CBD and 40 minutes from the CBD’s of Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is also close to many major conference venues such as Gallagher Estate and Kyalami Racetrack and Exhibition Centre.
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Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Sandton
+27 (0)11 510 3000
Visit websiteThe 5-star Palazzo Montecasino (formerly InterContinental Palazzo) is perfectly located in the upmarket suburb of Fourways, Sandton. Reminiscent of the grandeur of age-old Tuscany, the hotel epitomizes true style and luxury, with world-class facilities. It is linked by an open-air walkway to the spectacular MonteCasino Entertainment complex, which offers a selection of restaurants, retail shops, cinemas, theatres, casino plus an outdoor piazza area.
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Dainfern; Kyalami; Country Club Johannesburg (Woodlands & Woodmead courses); Bryanston; River Club.
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