Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Course (36)
General Information
Without question, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in South Africa.
In its almost 130 years of existence it has hosted 7 South African Opens and numerous other major tournaments.
An east and west course, both par 72 and the east course is a championship layout.
Royal was built in 1933 and granted its Royal prefix by King George V. The courses have a tree-lined parkland layout with gentle undulations rather than abrupt slopes. Situated in the pretty suburb of Linksfield North, the Royal Johannesburg has easy access,
with a hotel and airport shuttle available. It is situated some 15 minutes drive from the Sandton Business District.
Physical Address
Fairway Ave
Linksfield North
Johannesburg
2192
South Africa
Location
Johannesburg unlike most other major cities, was not founded near water. Inland, and perched on the 80km long rocky outcrop of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg`s existence and growth came from the financial waters left behind - gold.
The discovery of this enchanting mineral hidden below the plains of the highveld sparked off one of the fastest urban developments of the modern era.
In just over a century, the ramshackle congregation of prospectors` tents and crude digging devices near the farm of Langlaagte has spread for more than 30 kilometres in each direction into a metropolis of skyscrapers.
The Johannesburg of today is a modern version of its inauspicious but frantic beginnings. It is the technological and financial forerunner of Africa, South Africa`s pemier business destination and home, including Soweto, to more than five million people.
Built on and maintained by the ancient ground it covers, Johannesburg is the prince of the subcontinent.
Activities
Johannesburg offers a host of attractions and activities, of which the following are a few examples:
Famous or notorious, Soweto is a former township from the times of Apartheid. Starting about 15 km away from the centre of Johannesburg, it comprises some 63 sq. km, where an estimated two million people live - and a must for the visitor to Johannesburg.
The Adler Museum of Medicine; the Dynamite Museum chronicling the history of explosives and chemicals; the Madiba Freedom Museum charting South Africa`s journey to demoscracy; the Museum Africa where you step into the typical 1950s shebeen are a few of the many to be visited in Johannesburg
Johannesburg has a host of parks, gardens and reserves - from Bokkie Park giving children the opportunity to experience farm life to the Botanical Gardens home to some of the finest plant collections in the world.
Johannesburg is a shopper`s paradise. The shopping malls offer superior quality merchandise, entertainment and are unique lifestyle destinations whilst the craft markets feature African masks, carvings, dolls, baskets - whatever you`re looking for you`ll find at bargain prices.
Gold Reef City theme park will raise your adrenalin on one of the roller coaster rides and an underground visit to the gold mine is an interesting option.
Heia Safari Ranch
In authentic Zulu village built entirely with materials imported from Zululand - right here in Gauteng. A unique opportunity exists to see traditional Zulu crafts, customs and clothing which have been handed down through the generations from pre-Shaka times.
Directions
Take the Linksfield Road off-ramp and turn right travelling over the highway. Continue in the Linksfield direction along Club Street. Go through one set of traffic lights at the Linksfield Shopping Centre and you turn right into Gemmil Street, which is just after the shopping centre and a soccer field. Turn right again at the T-junction and then first left and proceed along Fairway Avenue where you will see the club on your left hand side.
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Without question, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in South Africa. 
Membership Fees
Open Mondays
Tel: +27 11 640 3021
The Adler Museum of Medicine; the Dynamite Museum chronicling the history of explosives and chemicals; the Madiba Freedom Museum charting South Africa`s journey to demoscracy; the Museum Africa where you step into the typical 1950s shebeen are a few of the many to be visited in Johannesburg
