Unquestionably, one of the most vibrant parts of South Africa is the enormous township of Soweto, which is located on the outskirts of Johannesburg. It talks about a beautiful South Africa with a troubled past and represents the whole range of colours, languages, and customs. The Soweto Country Club, which is situated in Pimville, Gauteng, is right in the middle of this historical and cultural epicentre. This course, which opened in 1974, quickly became well-liked since it was the only one that allowed black golfers. But in the beginning, there were only sand greens and no true fairways to speak of. Nevertheless, the fact that it included players from various ethnic origins made it quite popular. Then it had a renovation in 1980. The grass-covered, sand-covered greens were formally managed by a greenskeeper.
Even today, golf lovers and weekend players can enjoy playing this 18-hole wooded course. It measures 6 560 meters in length and has a par of 72. Gary Player, a celebrated golfing legend, created the actual course. Golfers can get ready for a day on the course or review their round with some welcome refreshments at the halfway house and bar located here.
For those who wish to put their talents to the test and practice some shots before your game, there is also a driving range and a putting green. A calm atmosphere and a township vibe are combined at Robbie’s Place, a restaurant and bar where patrons can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It guarantees that golfers will have an authentic South African experience because it is located directly across the street from the golf course. The fact that the play is free and available to the public will please visitors. To avoid disappointment, it is strongly advised that you reserve your Soweto hotel or other lodgings as well as your tee times in advance.
The Soweto Country Club is located in Pimville, which is positioned between the well-known neighbourhoods of Eldorado Park and Kliptown. The Johannesburg CBD, a corporate and retail centre for millions of people from around the world, is just 30 minutes drive away. Also located in Johannesburg is OR Tambo International Airport.