General Information Course development in the past thirty years, design, layout and grass technology have undergone dramatic change. Prior to 1972 very little money seemed to be spent on course improvement. Here on the Highveld golfers resigned themselves to playing on brown fairways and brittle hard greens. The Americans were at the forefront of change and over the years have elevated golf course development and technology to a precise science.
On Course Course Policy Local Rules Bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.
Repair of divots, ball marks and damage by shoes
Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.
Preventing unnecessary damage
Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason. Players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green putting down bags or the flagstick
In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole. The head of a club should not be used to remove a ball from the hole. Players should not lean on their clubs when on the putting green, particularly when removing the ball from the hole.
The flag stick should be properly replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green.
Local notices regulating the movement of carts should be strictly observed.
Conclusion; Penalties for Breach
If players follow the guidelines in this section, it will make the game more enjoyable for everyone.
If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period of time to the detriment of others, it is recommended that the committee considers taking appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in a certain number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interest of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.
In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7..
Special attention is drawn to the following:
1. Adhere strictly to the time sheets and be on the tee seven minutes before your time.
2. Kindly keep your place In the field, if unable to do so, signal, the match behind you to play through.
3. Divot holes must be filled with sand.
4. All bunkers in be repaired. Leave rakes inside the bunker.
5. No one should move or talk or stand directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is making a stroke.
6. Only you and your caddie may look for a lost ball.
7. Walk around the greens and tees, not over them. Park your golf cart behind the green and to the side nearest to the next teeing ground.
8. Leave the green immediately after the hole has been completed.
9. Don't practice on the fairways.
10. Help keep the course clean.
11. See that the caddie does not damage the hole when removing and replacing the flags back.
12. Bear with your caddie, he is probably doing his best.
13. Remember to repair pitch marks on the greens and stamp down spike marks after everyone has putted out.
Visitors welcome everyday except Saturdays and Sunday mornings
Not open Monday
Days Closed
Easter Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Day & Monday's
Physical Address
Corner Corlett Drive & Rudd Road
Illovo
Sandton
Johannesburg
South Africa
Location Sandton
Only twenty years ago, Sandton, north of Johannesburg, was an open strip of highveld inhabited by estate owners and used largely for horse riding.
It is now the Gauteng property of choice, a sophisticated, upmarket suburb featuring expensive shops, world-class hotels and Johannesburg's most illustrious corporate adresses.
Attractions
Nelson Mandela Square
This is a popular meeting place, with sidewalk cafes, fine restaurants, theatre and some 93 exclusive shops. Its prime location in the heart of Sandton mean easy access to the financial district, the Sandton Convention Centre, world class hotels and Sandton City’s 295 shops.
Sandton City
The ultimate shopping experience in a world of its own, at Sandton City there is something for everyone from the adventurous to the discriminating, the trendy to the discerning.
Sandton City is the destination where international shoppers feel at home and local shoppers get away from it all.
Walking Tours
Talk Tour lets tourists undertake personal walking tours of the area with stop-offs at restaurants in their own time. It provides a history and explanation of 29 Sandton landmarks in eight languages.
Colourful signposts along the route signals when to dial an 084 number for more information on a landmark. Pamphlets explaining the walk are available at all the hotels.
Iron Foundries
Western side of Lonehill Koppie.
Outspan Bird Sanctuary in Morningside
A sheltered sanctuary much-visited by local bird species.
Village Walk Shopping Centre
This quaint centre has been designed in a Neapolitan style and features stylish shops, coffeehouses, cinemas and video arcade.
Galleries
Sandton's Galleries exhibit traditional South African Art as well as international art work.
Les Art International - Shop L39 Sandton Square
Gallery on the Square - L32 Sandton Square
Sandton Civic Gallery - Library on the Square
Directions Travel on the M1 South towards Johannesburg and take the Corlette Drive off-ramp towards Wanderers/Rosebank. Travel on Corlette Drive and pass the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on your right. Immediately after the stadium turn right at the traffic light into Rudd Road and the entrance to the club is on your right
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