Sun City · South Africa · North West
Sun City
Gary Player Country Club Course
The Gary Player Country Club Course holds a significant place in the golf landscape of North West. It is the historical home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Located in Sun City, in the North West region, this course is set within a wooded parkland, where playing lines are carved out between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, with its rich history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Gary Player Country Club Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,000 m · 1979
At a glance
The Gary Player Country Club Course holds a significant place in the golf landscape of North West. It is the historical home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Located in Sun City, in the North West region, this course is set within a wooded parkland, where playing lines are carved out between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, with its rich history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Gary Player Country Club Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
The Gary Player Country Club Course is situated in Sun City, in the North West region of South Africa. The course unfolds within a wooded parkland, where playing lines are crafted amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 1979, the course was designed by Gary Player as an international championship venue and became home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Architecture
Long fairways, substantial bunkering, water and fast greens occupy Sun City’s volcanic-crater landscape.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, playing to a par of 72, and measures approximately 7000 meters from the championship tees. It utilizes its parkland environment to shape angles, obstacles, and green approaches.
Club experience
The walking-only course forms part of a major resort with hotels, entertainment and a second course.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.suninternational.com/sun-city/activities/golf/