Oppenheimer Park Golf Club is on the outskirts of the gold-mining centre of Welkom and lies next to a large dam inhabited by thousands of flamingos.
Both nines open with demanding par-four holes. The first, at 422 metres, is long and straight.
Power and accuracy are the keys to success here. The 10th, 395 metres, is a dogleg left. The drive is important and must avoid the trees on the corner of the dogleg.
The green is protected by bunkers and gives the impression of being tucked away behind trees, bushes and shrubs.
Water is an abiding factor at Oppenheimer Park, and the 'dreaded drink' is in play at five out of seven holes from number 6.
Designed by: Bob Grimsdell
Type: Parklands golf course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Fairway Grass: Kikuyu
Greens Grass: Kikuyu
Length: 6264
