Lives
Johannesburg
Handicap
0-4
Age
35-44
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.2
4.2
Total 6 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

6 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
5
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
04/24/2017
Last Review
04/25/2017

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Bryanston Country Club

Played On 04/23/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Bryanston - long yet fair

Major features to enjoy for me are the huge number of mature trees which line most fairways. I enjoy the sloping fairways which ensure a challenging approach shot. Greens can be tricky if playing for the first time. The course supports caddies and only has 25 carts so book early if you require one. A good challenge with good clubhouse food and service make this a high- quality destination.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Bryanston Country Club

Played On 04/23/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Bryanston Country Club - long and fair

So Bryanston is my home course so expect a slight bias towards the course layout and amenities. I joined the club in 1986 as a junior and loved every minute of practice and playing with my mates until the sun stopped play. The only critizism back then was a general male only, family unfriendly and juniors can be seen but not heard colonial approach to members and visitors - the amount of times I had to pull up my mandatory long socks must equal Donald Trump's number of Tweets.

All that old thinking has gone and now families cavort happily on the clubhouse with pizza and sushi ready at the drop of a hat - expect good service, great atmosphere and a generally happy mood all around.

Golf course - long layout off the Men's tees give a premium on driving well, combine this with Slopes of notes on the greens and you have a great track with perfect kikuya grass fairways.

I would rank Bryanston in my Top 5 to play if you are in Johannesburg - a true benchmark of how a member's club should be managed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Wanderers Golf Club

Played On 03/15/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Wanderers

Wanderers Golf club resides right next to the Wanderers Cricket Club just south of Sandton. The perfect urban golf course with traditional values and layout.

Wanderers golf course has the best parkland layout with massive tree lined fairways with quick greens.

A well-positioned clubhouse and outside terrace is the place for sundowners after work.

Best tip is to avoid downhill putts!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Killarney Country Club

Played On 01/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Killarney

Located near the busiest highway in Johannesburg makes Killarney easy and quick to find. The course parking is huge and you immediately feel a relaxed atmosphere as you walk towards the large practice green.

The large pro Shop staff are friendly but could do with a facelift. Onto the course, we started on the 10th hole which must rank as one of the toughest starting holes in South Africa! The course overall is actually short compared to modern design standards yet delivers an excellent challenge from a strategic and shot making requirements. The condition was amazing - a true gem under-rated here in South Africa.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Observatory Golf Club

Played On 12/02/2016
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Observatory - keep your eyes peeled for errant tee shots!

Observatory GC has got to be the tightest course in Johannesburg - long drivers beware! A tight short to medium layout awaits you in this tucked away golf course. Best tip would be to play 3 wood off the tee as I found myself sometimes 2 fairways off course with a wild hook!

The greens are in good condition but the clubhouse needs an overhaul.

Best hole design for me was the 7th Hole, a downhill Par 5 with water fronting a large green probably your best chance of a birdie after a decent drive.
The overall rating was downgraded as the round was very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Houghton Golf Club

Played On 10/27/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Houghton - Urban golfer Paradise

Houghton GC is nestled 10 minutes north of the Johannesburg City bowl. With its recent Jack Nicklaus redesign and clubhouse overhaul, you will be welcomed by a modern bar and an adequately sized Pro Shop. Houghton golf course is a tree-lined parklands course with good bunkering and challenging green complexes. Best hole on the course is the stroke 1 Par 4 Twelfth hole. Plenty of carts when we played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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