This exceptional club is one of the most esteemed in the country, and over its 130-year history it has played host to 7 South African Opens as well as many other major tournaments
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is an exceptional club and one of the most esteemed in the country, and over its 130-year history it has played host to 7 South African Opens as well as many other major tournaments.
The East Course played off the Championship tees is measured 6846 meters, and a more user friendly 6382 meters off the Club tees. Famously or infamously the 10th and 11th holes are reputed to be the two longest back-to-back par fours in the world.
The signature hole of the East Course is the 11th. The hole is telescoped by huge poplars that make the lower holes on the East Course so spectacular. A tee complex of 5 tees changes both the angle of attack and the length (from a monstrous 457 meters to a relatively tame 382 meters). The second shot is a challenging mid iron across water.
The West course was the site of the Johannesburg Golf Club when it first moved to the current premises in 1909. Over the years it has been upgraded and its major revamping was in 1999. The 4th hole is regarded as the signature hole.
A tributary of the Jukskei River fronts the green and is very much in play along the left hand side of the fairway. The hole, as is the West course itself, is enchanting against the backdrop of Linksfield Ridge.
The West Course, in comparison to the East Course, is a fine example of how two layouts in close proximity can still create quite different, but vastly enjoyable golfing experiences. While its beautiful sweeping fairways and generous sized greens inspire joy and confidence, the player who strays from them will quickly find trees, water or other frustration in uncompromising abundance.
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