Clubhouse Lane,
Steyn City, City of Johannesburg 1835
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - carts only.
Surroundings:
Residential and open rolling countryside.
Designer:
Nicklaus Design (lead designer Sean Quinn).
-25.972127
27.996102
18 km N of Sandton / 30 km N of central Johannesburg.
Steyn City
The Club at Steyn City: located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, the golf course at Steyn City is the centrepiece of this expansive residential and sports development. The modern layout by Nicklaus Design, excellent practice facilities and award-winning clubhouse, represent an important addition to the golfing scene north of Jo'burg.
Reflecting the grandeur and breadth of Steyn City, and straddling either side of the Jukskei River (one of Johannesburg's main rivers), the impressive layout roams across predominantly open terrain. (Its neighbour to the south, the Dainfern Golf & Residential Estate, also straddles the same river).
The pleasantly undulating terrain on this cart-only course is home to a succession of excellently crafted holes that will thoroughly test your game. At over 7,000 metres from the tips, it’s a big challenge for the longest hitters, with wide fairways making for a player-friendly layout.
Water, in the form of ponds, creeks and the Jukskei River itself, all play their part in the layout's defences, as does plenty of stylish bunkering. A growing number of mansions and large villas around the course are generally set well back from the playing areas. Developer Douw Steyn’s palatial mansion, Palazzo Steyn, looks down onto the course and clubhouse from the 10th tee.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2022].
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts are fitted with GPS. Walking not permitted.
Excellent
Steyn City made its debut as a Sunshine Tour and European (DP World) Tour venue in 2022 when it played host to the inaugural Steyn City Championship. South Africa's Shaun Norris won the tournament with an impressive 25-under-par total of 263.
Centrally situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, Steyn City was developed by insurance magnate Douw Steyn as a residential area and haven sports enthusiasts.
South Africa's 16th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2026).
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