“It is an honour to be chosen to host the Joburg Open and we are confident that we will offer a world class tournament,” says Francois Swart, general manager of Randpark. “In recent years, we have upgraded and modernised our two championship golf courses, Firethorn and Bushwillow, with the assistance of Golf Data and golf course architect, Sean Quinn. The courses were redesigned to offer average golf players a more forgiving playing experience, while making it a little more challenging for the professional golfer.”
Mellett Hendrikse, golf director, welcomed the announcement of Herman Mashaba, mayor of Johannesburg, that the club has been chosen as host. “Randpark Golf Club has a good reputation as a championship course, which was proven two decades ago when the SA Open was held here. This time we will use the opportunity to learn from the expectations of professional players as well as professional tournament directors to enhance the playing experience at our courses,” he says.
The Joburg Open is part of the European, Asian and Sunshine Tours and is one of four South African events on the European Tour schedule. The tournament was held for the first time in 2007. So far only three players from other countries have won the Joburg Open. It has the largest field on both tours with 240 professionals, including 30 Asian Tour members, four amateur invites, with the remainder shared between the European and Sunshine Tours.
Former Open champion, Louis Oosthuizen, has already confirmed that he will play. “I’m very excited to be supporting the growth of what is one of the premier tournaments in world golf. I’m a proud winner on all three Tours and look forward to playing in Johannesburg again,” he said.
Hi
Where does one book tickets?
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Stefan
Hi Stefan,
I am just waiting for the information regarding the purchase of tickets. I will let you know as soon as possible.
Kind regards
Patricia
Hi
What is ticket price and can i buy at gate
Morning Stephan,
The ticket price is R80 today and R100 tomorrow and Sunday. You can buy online or at the gate.
Regards
The Randpark Team
Hi Stefan,
You can purchase tickets through TicketPros http://www.ticketpros.co.za/portal/web/index.php/parent_event/ed03391f-b420-be81-866c-59c4a326f934%20 or if you are interested in purchasing VIP Hospitality tickets visit https://www.randpark.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Joburg-Open-2018-VIP-Hospitality-Booking-Form.pdf for more information.
Kind regards
Patricia
Congratulations to have been choosen to host South African open.
Played the course in 2010 and will be back January 26-27 2018 with a couple of Swedish friends
Really looking forward to stay at Fairway and play the courses
Hi Per,
Many thanks – we are honoured to have been chosen to host the Joburg Open. We look forward to welcoming you and your Swedish friends back to play our beautiful courses in January.
Kind regards
Patricia
Congrats on being the host of the Joburg Open. When will the courses be closing to the public in preparation for the Joburg Open?
Reagrds
Nick
Thank you Nick
The courses will be closed as of 3 December. Preparation will start on 14 November already.
Regards
Sharon Meyer
where is the public parking for the Open
Morning Mark,
The public parking is at Arend Park in Arend Avenue.
Regards
The Randpark Team
Hello Randpark Team.
Can I bring my own refreshments that include snacks and non-alcoholic drinks?
Kind regards.
Ps. Great Job!
Good day
What time do the gates open for ticket holders?
Kind regards.
Good morning,
It is already open as the first players started at 09:00 this morning.
Kind regards
The Randpark Team
Good morning,
Can we bring in our own refreshments and snacks? If so, does this include alcoholic beverages?
Good morning Lara,
You can bring your own refreshments and snacks but no alcoholic beverages.
Kind regards
The Randpark Team