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Golf Destination

Sun City Golf Tours

Championship golf beside Pilanesberg

Sun City combines two of South Africa's best-known golf courses with a full resort experience and malaria-free Big Five safari in the neighbouring Pilanesberg National Park. It is an easy addition to a Johannesburg itinerary and works particularly well for golfers travelling with non-golfing partners.

Golf in Sun City

Golf at Sun City centres around two very different Gary Player-designed courses. The Gary Player Country Club is the home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge and remains one of South Africa's most recognised championship layouts. The course is walking-only, with caddies forming an important part of the experience. The Lost City Golf Course offers a contrasting round through rocky, undulating bushveld. Its best-known feature is the par-three 13th hole, where the green is bordered by a water hazard containing live crocodiles. Between rounds, guests can enjoy Sun City's hotels, restaurants, spa facilities, entertainment and the Valley of Waves. The variety of resort activities makes the destination a practical choice for couples and groups with a mix of golfers and non-golfers.

Golf and Safari in Pilanesberg

Pilanesberg National Park lies on Sun City's doorstep and offers a convenient way to combine championship golf with a genuine Big Five safari. Morning and afternoon game drives can be arranged with experienced guides in open safari vehicles. Guests may also explore the park by self-drive, while other options include guided bush walks and hot-air balloon safaris. A round of golf and an afternoon game drive can comfortably be included on the same day, although a longer stay allows more time to enjoy both courses, the resort and the Pilanesberg wildlife experience. Sun City can be visited as a dedicated golf and safari break or included in a longer South African golf tour linking Johannesburg with Kruger, Cape Town, the Cape Winelands or the Garden Route.

Best time to play

Golf and safari are possible throughout the year at Sun City. March to May and September to November generally offer comfortable conditions for golf, with warm days and milder temperatures. The winter months, from June to August, are usually dry and sunny, although mornings and evenings can be cold. From November to February, days are hotter and afternoon thunderstorms are more common. Early tee times are often preferable during the summer months.

On the course

Championship courses in Sun City

The Gary Player Country Club course through the Sun City bushveld
SA Top 100 · #10

Gary Player Country Club

Sun City, North WestGary PlayerPar 72

Home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, “Africa’s Major”. A demanding bushveld championship layout with one of the toughest finishes in world golf.

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SA Top 100 · #77

Lost City Golf Course

Sun City, North WestGary PlayerPar 72

Gary Player’s desert-style layout at Sun City, carved through bushveld and rock, famous for the crocodile-filled hazard guarding the par-3 13th. A bold, dramatic complement to the Gary Player Country Club.

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