Cnr Woodland Drive & Lincoln St,
Woodmead, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2128
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+27 (0)11 202 1600Pro shop
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John Dickson (Fellow PGA Professional)Academy
Country Club of Johannesburg Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Current layout by Frederick W. "Fred" Hawtree (1968). Design later upgraded by Golf Data.
Above distances are for the Woodmead course. Also at Country Club Johannesburg is the 18-hole Rocklands course (par-72; 6782 m from back tees), and the nine-hole executive Mashie course.
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6 km N of Sandton Centre (Sandton is in northern Johannesburg).
In north-east Johannesburg, just south of the M1/N1 Buccleuch interchange, leave the M1 highway at exit 29 (Woodmead Drive) and follow direction Woodmead (head north on the R55). After o.8 km, at traffic lights (opposite McDonalds), turn left into Woodlands Drive. After o.4 km turn right into Lincoln Street and then take first left into CC Johannesburg.
CC Jo'burg (Woodmead)
The Country Club Johannesburg (Woodmead course): Regarded as the No.1 course here at the prestigious Country Club of Johannesburg, the older Woodmead layout is arguably more aesthetically pleasing and, in golfing terms, more challenging than the newer Rocklands course.
In keeping with its sibling, the Woodmead starts with fine views and relatively open terrain; however, the family resemblances become less obvious as you move onto the fabulous downhill par-5 3rd. This beautifully sculpted hole (one of many), demands a very accurate second shot as it brings you down into a picturesque area where trees rather than grassy rough line the holes.
Most of the front and back-nine holes are laid out in this more wooded environment, where real estate is conspicuous by its absence. If the trees give this course a tighter feel than the Rocklands, then several strategically located, lily-filled water hazards will also keep you on your toes. The excellent downhill par-4 17th, for example, is a difficult right-to-left dogleg par-4 which wraps around a small lake - both your tee and approach shots hold out the possibility of getting wet!
At 7,500 yards from the back tees, and with large, fast and undulating greens to test your putting skills, there are few more memorable and testing layouts to be played around Johannesburg than the very handsome and wonderfully natural Woodmead course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; more restricted on weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available at all times.
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Since its establishment in 1906, there has always been a grace and elegance about the much celebrated Country Club Johannesburg. The clubhouse here is surely one of the largest and most stylish in South Africa.
South Africa's best courses (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2023):
Country Club Johannesburg's Woodmead course ranked 22nd best; Rocklands course ranked 30th best.
Cnr Alice & Maude Streets, Sandton 2146, Johannesburg
+27 (0)11 780 5555
Visit websiteThis luxurious InterContinental hotel, towers high above Sandton's contemporary skyline; a breathtaking combination of elegance and style. The hotel is linked to two of South Africa's exclusive shopping malls and restaurant centres, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square.
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Country Club Johannesburg (Woodlands & Woodmead courses); River Club; Bryanston; Wanderers; Killarney; Parkview; Houghton; Royal Johannesburg & Kensington (East & West courses).
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Cnr. West and Maude Streets, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg 2196
+27 (0)11 269 7000
Visit websiteLocated in the heart of Sandton, next to Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square, with the city's most upmarket shopping complexes, designer boutiques, restaurants, banks and entertainment facilities, all within a short walk.
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Country Club Johannesburg (Woodlands & Woodmead courses); River Club; Bryanston; Wanderers; Killarney; Parkview; Houghton; Royal Johannesburg & Kensington (East & West courses).
Glendower; Modderfontein; Randpark (Randpark & Windsor Park courses); Roodepoort; Dainfern; Kyalami; Blue Valley; Gardener Ross; Blair Atholl.
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