Randpark Golf Club Explained

Randpark Golf Club is a golf club in South Africa.

Background

The club was founded 1940.[1] It is located in Randpark, South Africa, a suburb of Johannesburg.[2] The club has three courses: Bushwillow, Firethorn, and Creek 9. Bushwillow, then named Windsor 12, was completed in 1946. It was significantly renovated in 1952 by Bob Grimsdell.[3] Firethorn was designed by Sid Brews. It opened in 1971. Firethorn is known to be the hardest course on the property.

Cobie Legrange worked as Randpark's club professional for many years.[4]

In October 2020 it was announced the course would host the Joburg Open the following month.[5] The event was played at Bushwillow course and won by Denmark's Joachim B. Hansen.[6] It was an event on the European Tour.[7] It was also an event on the Sunshine Tour.

Tournaments hosted

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Randpark Golf Club Bushwillow And Firethorn Golf Courses. 2020-12-16. Randpark Golf Club. en-ZA.
  2. Web site: Randpark Golf Club (Firethorn course) Around Johannesburg Top Courses Where2Golf. 2020-12-16. www.where2golf.com. en.
  3. Web site: Randpark Golf Club in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg. 2020-12-16. www.sa-venues.com.
  4. Web site: Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame. 2020-12-16. www.golfhalloffame.co.za.
  5. Web site: Joburg Open returns to European Tour schedule in November. 2020-12-16. Sky Sports. en.
  6. Web site: 2020 Joburg Open. 2020-12-16. Golf Channel. en.
  7. Web site: Leaderboard - Joburg Open 2020 - European Tour. 2020-12-16. www.europeantour.com. en-us.
  8. News: 1989-03-21. Times Sport Sports results. 31. Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 2020-12-16.

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