Golf is immensely popular in South Africa with many courses in major cities and tourist centers alike. In Sun City, northeast of Johannesburg, the Gary Player Golf Course is world class. The easiest way to travel to Sun City is by air from Johannesburg. It’s a short plane ride and local transfers are easily available. For a variety of luxury hotels, South Africa dominate in this fantastic resort area. The Nedbank Golf Challenge, formerly known as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge, is an annual event and is a highly anticipated competition. The tournament is played in December, which is summer in South Africa, and is attended by local and international golfing stars alike. Because of the unique course design, the challenge is serious. Fortunately for spectators, there is excellent viewing for most shots. The 18 hole golf course with a par of 72, offers a real challenge to both amateur and professional golfers. Because the course is flat, there are many cleverly designed water hazards and hidden bunkers that compensate for the lack of ascent and descent. The course, a manicured parkland is framed by many trees and wild kikuyu grass swaying in the breeze. There are steams and a bit of wildlife! It’s clear that South Africa has become one of the world’s top golfing destinations and deservedly so. The beautiful weather and the natural beauty of the African bush combined with the world class golf course, all work together to create an excellent golfers holiday.
The course is open seven days a week. Some of the services which make this course an excellent destination are, the driving range, a covered driving range, private Instruction, group classes, clubs and Cart Rentals. There is a restaurant and a bar, a pitching green, a putting green and a pro shop. On the course rest rooms s are conveniently located. There are many types of beverages available on the course as well. Back at the Country Club there is a spa that can be used anytime. There is good parking available. Naturally credit cards are accepted.
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