fbpx
Book your Tee-Time Online via the website (members / visitors) or Randpark App (members only) – available 24/7
Randpark Golf Club Logo

Members  <  Bookings  >  Visitors

Menu

Members  <  Bookings  >  Visitors

Randpark Golf Club Logo

Menu

Randpark Blog

The Randpark Blog will keep you up to date with what is happening.

Randpark Golf Club host of Joburg Open

by | Sep 22, 2017

Randpark Golf Club has been chosen to host the prestigious Joburg Open golf tournament that will see several international players participating in the biggest annual professional golf event in Africa from 7 to 10 December 2017. This historic tournament, with R16.5 million in prize money, will be the first tri-sanctioned golf tournament on South African soil.

“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.

16 Comments

  1. Stefan

    Hi

    Where does one book tickets?

    Regards
    Stefan

    Reply
  2. Per Josefsson

    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

    Reply
    • Randpark Club

      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

      Reply
  3. Nick Powell

    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

    Reply
    • Sharon Meyer

      Thank you Nick

      The courses will be closed as of 3 December. Preparation will start on 14 November already.

      Regards
      Sharon Meyer

      Reply
  4. Mark Robinson

    where is the public parking for the Open

    Reply
    • Randpark Club

      Morning Mark,

      The public parking is at Arend Park in Arend Avenue.

      Regards
      The Randpark Team

      Reply
  5. Gerhard Steyn

    Hello Randpark Team.
    Can I bring my own refreshments that include snacks and non-alcoholic drinks?
    Kind regards.
    Ps. Great Job!

    Reply
  6. Kagisho Morgan

    Good day

    What time do the gates open for ticket holders?

    Kind regards.

    Reply
    • Randpark Club

      Good morning,

      It is already open as the first players started at 09:00 this morning.

      Kind regards
      The Randpark Team

      Reply
  7. Lara

    Good morning,

    Can we bring in our own refreshments and snacks? If so, does this include alcoholic beverages?

    Reply
    • Randpark Club

      Good morning Lara,

      You can bring your own refreshments and snacks but no alcoholic beverages.

      Kind regards
      The Randpark Team

      Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

From the Blog

Ex-Club President Koos Loots (79) shoots his age

Ex-Club President Koos Loots (79) shoots his age

Most would agree that holes 10-18 on Firethorn is the harder of the course’s two nines but sweet-swinging 79-year-old Koos Loots had no trouble touring the tough inward loop in just 37 strokes in the club’s Senior Competition on Tuesday morning …

Golf Terms & Conditions

1. The Club reserves the right to impose a cancellation fee of up to R250 for any tee-times booked in peak times (as determined by the club) which are cancelled within 24 hours regardless of whether that actual member made the booking and /or cancellation.

2. The Club reserves the right to impose a no-show fee of up to R500 for any tee-times booked in peak times (as determined by the club) where the member failed to show up regardless of whether that actual member made the booking and /or cancellation.

3. Golf specific disclaimer: When entering the Club’s premises, the member is fully aware and understands the risk and hazards inherent to the golf environment which includes but is not limited to the risk of being struck by flying golf balls and lightning strikes. In the case of the latter, the member further acknowledges that the shelters provided on the golf course are rain shelters only and are not lightning proof and the club accepts no responsibility in respect of death or injury of persons or destruction or damage to property as a result of any lightning strike whether it occurs at or near a rain shelter or at any other place. All persons using any such rain shelters or any other shelter on the property do so entirely at their own risk. It is to be noted that whilst the Club makes use of an automated lightning detection system, the Club makes no warranties and accepts no responsibility with respect to either the reliability or accuracy of the equipment. It is further noted that a member always has the right to stop play if he/she deems any condition, including lightning, to be a danger to his or her personal safety.

4. A member is not entitled to a refund of golf fees in the event a competition or round is cancelled due to weather.

5. The notional base number of rounds for a CLUB10 and CLUB20 playing cards is 10 & 20 respectively regardless of any reference to an unlimited playing card. When these golf round thresholds have been completed the cost of the playing cards has been consumed. The rounds cannot be carried over to the following financial year, and thus lapse on 31 March.

6. Unlimited golf is subject to booking restrictions as per the specific membership category. The rounds cannot be carried over to the following financial year, and thus lapse on 31 March.

7. Graduates may book for a Sunday PM two weeks in advance via the booking ladies and 11 days in advance on the online platform. Bookings for the weekend will open on a Thursday (2 days before) at 06:00 am. We will introduce a graduate booking sheet which will allow graduates to add their names for a slot which the booking ladies will fill closer to the weekend. Saturday morning games will be charged at R500.00 – all other periods include the Unlimited ticket.

Membership Terms & Conditions

1. Upon the club receiving this application form, signed terms and conditions, letter of good standing from previous club and credit check approval, an invoice will be sent and membership will only become active upon full upfront payment of all applicable fees and/or signature of a debit order arrangement and payment of first instalment. If a debit order arrangement is signed, the first instalment of membership is payable via EFT, there after the debit order arrangement will take effect.

2. Membership at Randpark is subject to approval by committee. A probation period of 3 months will apply to all new applicants. In this time Randpark reserves the right to refund unsuccessful applicants.

3. Family Membership is subject to membership of principal member.

4. Club membership would without interruption continue year on year but is subject to the payment of an annual fee as determined by the club.

5. The membership may be terminated by the member giving the club twenty business days’ notice in writing of his/her intention to do so.

6. The Club reserves the right to impose a 10% cancellation fee on a member who elects to cancel his/her membership during a financial year; however, no cancellation fee will be charged if a member gives notice not to renew his/her membership at the end of the club’s financial year.

7. There is a 3 month "cool off" period applicable if a member elects to cancel his/her membership. If a member reinstates his membership within this period the Club reserves the right to charge an entrance fee.

8. The Club may cancel a member’s membership if the member is in material breach of his/her obligation to pay annual subscription fees and the Club has given the member twenty business days’ notice in writing to remedy this breach and the member fails to do so.

9. The Club may suspend a member that is in default on his membership fees paid on debit order if that debit order is not successful. The Club will inform the member of this and the member has 3 business days to rectify his/her account. If the 3 business days lapse without any payment of outstanding amount the club reserves the right to suspend the member.  Membership will only be reinstated upon receipt of amount in arrears. If a member has 3 consecutive failed debit orders without arrears being paid up, the Club may cancel his/her membership given twenty business days' notice in writing to remedy this breach and the member fails to do so. When a member is suspended he is not deemed to be a member.

10. Any levies e.g. Capital Development Fund or special fees payable on an annual basis or as lump sum for a period are non-refundable and not related to usage of the Club.

11. By either Party submitting any personal information to the other, the disclosing Party unconditionally and voluntarily, consents to the processing of the submitted personal information for the following purposes; Invoice, Debit Order, Statement, Newsletter, SMS, WhatsApp, Randpark App.
For more information on how the club uses your personal information please see our Privacy Policy (https://bit.ly/3N7TDYj) on our website.

12. The Applicant hereby agrees and consents to the Applicant’s personal information being processed by, or on behalf of the Club for the purposes set out herein.

13. It is understood by the member that it is necessary for the Club to communicate with its membership from time to time and that by signing these terms and conditions a member gives the club his/her express permission for the Club to communicate with him /her via any means of Club communication unless he/she has informed the Club in writing that they do not wish to receive such or all communication. As mentioned in Section 69 of the POPI Act.

14. By signature hereto, the member expressly acknowledges he has read, and understands, the following disclaimers from the Club Constitution and the Club Bye-Laws.

15. General disclaimer: Randpark Club does not accept liability or responsibility whatsoever in respect of death or injury of person or destroying or damage to property or loss of any nature, whether arising from negligence or any other cause including lightning, which is suffered by any member or any person who enters the club premises and/or uses the golf course or any other amenities or facilities provided. Members and other users of the Club facilities use the facilities at their own risk and are advised to insure themselves for loss and injuries they may suffer and for claims against themselves.

16. A member is not entitled to a refund of golf fees in the event a competition or round is cancelled due to weather.

17. Vouchers which may be given to a member upon joining are given on a complimentary basis and do not form part of the subscription.