About Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course stands tall as the oldest club in Johannesburg still operating from its original grounds. The club started out life in 1912 as a 9-hole before being officially established in 1914 with the 18 hole layout it carries today. Of course over the years the layout has been changed and upgrades are a continuous part of the process for a club with such an immense history.
Today, the lush course offers an incredible test of intellectual golf with its narrow fairways and smaller greens. Popular South African talk radio presenter, John Robbie, has recently gone on record calling Observatory a “magnificent course which offers true value for money,” and indeed that is the case at Observatory Golf Club, though a fine course by any standard, Observatory isn't interested in playing games of golfing opulence, just a great game of golf.
The two signature holes are the par-five 7th for its beauty and view of Johannesburg and the par-four 10th for its intimidation factor. Hold your head here and you should make it out alive.
Pop on down for a round at Observatory Golf Club the next time you're in the area and add it to your list of must-plays.
Visitors will be please to know that play here is open to the public. However, it is highly recommended that you book your hotel or accommodation in Johannesburg and your tee-off times ahead to avoid disappointment.
Need to Know
Designed by William Light
Type Parklands golf course
Holes 18
Par 72
Fairway Grass Kikuyu
Greens Grass Bent
Length 648m
Telephone+27 (0)11 648-9579
OvernightStay in Observatory Accommodation, Gauteng
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