General Information Parkview Golf Club was founded in 1916 and has the proudest of histories, not least due to the eminence of some of its members.
Sir Evelyn Wallers (1876-1934), who obtained the land upon which the fourth hole is located, was three times president of the Transvaal Chambers of Mines.
Eric Sturgess, who won two Wimbledon titles and was SA Tennis Singles champion eleven times joined the club in 1954 and the club became a second home for him - he recently passed and in his memory, the bridge closest to the green on the 3rd hole will be restored and contain a plaque bearing his name.
Springbok golfer Dave Symons joined the club in 1953, and was club champion on no less than 16 occasions, also winning one of the club's four major competitions in five successive decades. He represented South Africa 15 times, and won the SA Amateur in 1967.
Bobby Locke joined the club in 1936 after winning both the SA Amateur and the SA Open at Parkview in 1935. Parkview became his adopted home, and he played at the club right up until his passing. The Memorial Bridge at the 13th hole keeps the memory of South Africa's master alive.
Parkview has always had a very strong ladies section, and the roll of honour includes names such as Jenny Nellmapius, Felecity Jameson, Cheran Gerber, Joy Maree, Pam Breval, Leslie Dwyer and Barbara Allison. More recently, Laurette Maritz played out of Parkview in her days as a Springbok before turning professional.
Parkview Golf Club has become legendary for its spirit and camaraderie, and has developed a reputation for being a wonderfully friendly "watering hole".
Physical Address
Cnr Wicklow & Emmarenita Avenue
Parkview
Johannesburg
Gauteng
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
Travel on the (M1) highway and take exit 14, Jan Smuts Avenue (M27). (From Pretoria turn right over the highway, from Johannesburg turn left). Continue on Jan Smuts Avenue until you turn left on Westcliffe Road (M16), Then turn right into Wicklow Road and just after crossing Emmarentia Road then you will find the entrance to the club on your left
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Parkview Golf Club was founded in 1916 and has the proudest of histories, not least due to the eminence of some of its members.
Activities
