Golf Rd, Modderfontein,
nr Johannesburg, Gauteng 1645
Office
+27 (0)11 608 2033Pro shop
+27 (0)11 608 1704Fax
+27 (0)11 608 3819Website
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Mike de VilliersThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Arthur Tomsett. Upgraded and redesigned by Hugh Baiocchi in 1990.
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28.163710
12 km E of Sandton Centre (Sandton is in northern Johannesburg).
From the Eastern Bypass (N3) take exit 119 (A or B) and follow the R25 (Modderfontein Road) direction Kempton Park. After 4.3 km at traffic lights turn left into Centenary road. After 1.8 km turn left into Antwerp Road. After 500 mtrs turn left into Golf Street. After 1 km golf is in front of you.
Modderfontein
Modderfontein Golf Club: Although originally founded by the Modderfontein Dynamite Factory, there is nothing too explosive about this very pleasant and mature parkland layout. On gently undulating and relatively open terrain the two nine-hole loops contain a good mix of straight and dog-legging holes.
A liberal scattering of trees could play their part in proceedings, especially if you are wayward from the tee; your path to the green may well require some inventive shot-making to go under, over or round the trees. The greens of both the par-5 10th and par-3 11th are testingly guarded by tall, mature trees.
On the very good back-nine loop, water hazards come into the reckoning on almost every hole (except the first two), with a stream running alongside and crossing some fairways.
Many scores will be made or lost at Modderfontein's "Amen Corner", where the stream widens into small ponds, requiring flighted approach shots over water on the long par-4 12th, par-5 13th and good-length par-3 14th. Water also needs to be crossed in front of the 17th and 18th greens, both good length par-4's.
Beyond the course the views are a mix of open country, residential and industrial (the dynamite factory being the world's largest !). Inside the course boundaries, you'll find a thoroughly enjoyable and well-maintained layout, where water, sand, trees and gentle undulations are skilfully fused to test and challenge your overall game - but hopefully not blow it out of the water!
Visitors welcome on weekdays and Sundays. Saturdays reserved for club members.
Must book in advance. Handicap required
Caddies available. Predominantly white socks must be worn to accompany shorts.
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Modderfontein Golf Club was founded in 1935 by the Modderfontein Dynamite Factory. The course was designed by Arthur Tomsett and opened by the great Bobby Locke.
Upgraded and redesigned by Hugh Baiocchi in 1990, this very enjoyable parkland layout provides an excellent challenge to all who play it.
The Dynamite Factory is still in operation and is the world's largest, making over 3 million explosive cases per year.
South Africa's 49th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2024).
6 Homestead Road, Eastleigh, Edenvale, Gauteng
+27 (0)11 609 6698
Visit websiteThe Golfer's Lodge is a luxury Guest Lodge, located in Edenvale, close to many excellent Joburg golf courses and with easy access to major motorways, shopping centres, entertainment and places of cultural interest. Your Swiss & Portuguese hosts, and staff, will communicate with you in many different languages: English, Afrikaans, Portuguese, German, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Spanish, Russian, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa. A well lit putting & chipping green is available, just in case you want to practice all night !
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Modderfontein; Glendower; Royal Johannesburg & Kensington (East & West courses); Houghton.
Country Club Johannesburg (Woodlands & Woodmead courses); River Club; Bryanston; Wanderers; Killarney; Parkview; Randpark (Randpark & Windsor Park courses); Dainfern; Kyalami; Blue Valley.
39 Lily Avenue, Dunvegan, Edenvale, Gauteng
+27 (0)11 453 4038
Visit websiteSituated in the tranquil residential area of Dunvegan (Edenvale), Dunvegan Lodge is located half way between Johannesburg International Airport and Johannesburg CBD. There are major golf courses, shopping malls, entertainment centers and restaurants in the area. Conveniently positioned near the N3 and N12 (R24), which give easy access to all areas in and around Johannesburg.
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Glendower (1 km); Modderfontein; Royal Johannesburg & Kensington (East & West courses); Houghton.
Country Club Johannesburg (Woodlands & Woodmead courses); River Club; Bryanston; Wanderers; Killarney; Parkview; Randpark (Randpark & Windsor Park courses); Dainfern; Kyalami; Blue Valley.
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