Course Designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby
Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Ruimsig, west of Johannesburg, lies one of South Africa's most challenging championship golf courses, Roodepoort Country Club. It is well known and recognised among the top 5 in Gauteng for consistently having the best conditions. The rolling bent grass greens are spectacular and similar to those that the worlds top professionals encounter on the United States Tour. There are 72 bunkers to contend with and seven water hazards offering all handicap golfers a challenge, yet the good golf shot will always be rewarded.
Gary Player
The RCC, one of Gauteng's finest champion-ship facilities is located near the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. Graced with undulating open grounds and teeming with a wide variety of birdlife, the courses' immaculate grooming almost diverts one's attention from the challenges of the 18-hole course. Held in high regard by the best golfers, it also maintains a soft spot in the hearts of up-and-coming enthusiasts.
MEMBERS CORNER
Not only does the Club offer individual membership for the golf enthusiast, but it also offers a perfect opportunity to businesses for golf days and corporate membership. The structure of the corporate packages provides companies with an exclusive environment where guests and clients are entertained with pride.
Golf Playing fees - Effective 1 January 2012
Roodepoort Golf Club has four Corporate Packages :
THE MASTERS
Fee : R 80 000 per year
Includes :
THE BRITISH OPEN
Fee : R 60 000 per year
US OPEN
Fee : R 40 000 per year
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
Fee : R 25 000 per year
SPECIALS
Players must produce proof of club membership (home club)
Vistors must prove affiliation membership with a valid Handicap Card
Ladies Tuesday mornings only at R100 for 18 holes and Senior
Ladies at R80 for 18 holes
Seniors Men Thursday mornings only at R80 for 18 holes
Members receive a 10% discount when paying with a green member - ship card that is pre-funded.
Rates and Fees are subject to change at any time.
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VENUE FEE WAIVER :
The Roodepoort Country Club is the perfect venue for almost any private party or business event.
In these tough times, we're sure you'll be glad that as a member of RCC, you are exempt from venue hire fees.
The ladies are allowed to play on Saturday afternoons, Sunday mornings and they host a "Mixed Open" event on the first Sunday of each month. This event is open to non-members, however it is very well subscribed with most spots being taken up by members. These festive social golfing occasions are always handsomely sponsored, which means generous prizes.
Particularly noteworthy is the encouragement the club gives its juniors. The club's junior section is over 100 strong and is looked after by a specially appointed committee. Roodepoort Country Club prides it on having started the junior leagues in the Gauteng / West Rand region. Golf clinics for juniors are held every Friday, arranged by the residential professionals at the club. The club previously hosted the annual Roodepoort Junior Nationals, which attracted over 250 entries each year. The winner of this event received a sponsored trip to The World Junior Championhips in San Diego in the U.S.A. Past recipients of this sponsorship have been Richard Fulford, Trevor Immelman, Vincent Schutte, Richard Sterne and Charl Swartzel.
It is for its demanding and unusual golf course that RCC first became famous and has remained in the limelight. The course was designed as an 'inland links' and features strongly rolling terrain, large undulating greens, and a relative scarcity of trees associated with links land. There are several strategically used dams on the course, but the overall feel of the layout remains wild and free. It is a big course, exhilarating to play, not least because of the strong winds which typically blow over the open fairways, putting a premium on shot making and strategy.
Since its inception a talking point at RCC has been the greens. These are considerably bigger than what is usually found in SA, and are distinctive in their subtle featuring. The tricky surfaces have justifiably garnered a reputation for being particularly fast and true, a reputation, which has been enhanced by the replanting in of all 18 greens with Crenshaw Bent grass. In any round at Roodepoort, putting becomes an adventure all on it's own, particularly since the design of the slick surfaces affords pin-positions that can be difficult to get at - which often translates into some interesting approach putts.
Both nines at Roodepoort close with par fives so which ever way round one plays, the course finishes with a score-spreading grandstander hole.
The course is well balanced, with good variations of long and short holes. RCC is quite simply a very good course, always in very good condition, and a thrill to play. Not least because one is surprised and beguiled by the very different challenges it offers from those more routinely encountered on our Highveld.
Roodepoort Country Club boasts some of the best facilities in the country. We offer the golfer and non-golfer great options.
Our facilities include :
The Roodepoort Country Club boasts comprehensive and spacious practice facilities which include :
At RCC you have no excuse when it comes to improving your golf game!
1. We have a top and bottom terrace (kikuyu grass surface) for practice facilities.
2. Furthermore, the driving range is long enough to allow the golfer
(even the big hitter) to practice with all of his/her clubs in the bag.
3. We also have separate facilities for chipping, including a sand bunker
and bent grass green.
4. You will never be turned away as we can accommodate at least 40 golfers at any one time.
5. Our resident pro does coaching and lessons from this practice area and can
accommodate all types of golfers, especially beginners and juniors.
6. We’re sure you’ll be pleased to know that this facility is available to all
members free of charge.
The course was designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby in 1984.
The area chosen was 80 h.a and this was a gentle north sloping valley. Apart from a few indigenous trees the area was featureless.
Four boreholes were drilled which yielded some 56 250 litres per hour.
The greens plants were Penn Cross bent greens (Augusta National). Fairways, trees and surrounds were kikuyu sprigged.
Approximately 2000 large trees were planted at a cost of R200 000. These indigenous trees were carefully selected, planted and planned for visualisation and desired visual effect.
WATER USAGE :
RCC uses only grey water from Driefontein Sewage Works
All dams and drainage channels built to catch maximum rainwater/run off water; every drop ends in no.14 dam.
The irrigation program is adjusted on a daily basis according to weather patterns.
CHEMICAL USAGE :
The RCC green keeper has completed the official pest control officer course as describe by Dept. of Agriculture.
All fungicides, pesticides, herbicides stored in a separate lockable store, with full record keeping of usage.
Use of microbes, fulvic and humic acid to enhance microbial life in soil - lead to less pesticides and fertilizer use.
FERTILIZER USAGE :
Slow release fertilizer used and 50% organic material are used.
Use in conjunction with soil analysis.
FLORA AND FAUNA :
90% indigenous trees program implemented to replace alien trees. There are ID tags on more than 100 indigenous trees. Course gardens are also 95% indigenous.
RCC respects it’s bird breeding areas in the dams. Compilation of a bird list for the course is in progress.
Environmental sensitive havens are left as breeding areas for wildlife e.g. Birds, rabbits, porcupines, barn owls.
One reason for the popularity of the Roodepoort Country Club as a tournament venue is the clubhouse. In addition to offering ease of access and ample parking, Roodepoort clubhouse offers entertainment areas which can accommodate upwards of 2000 people.
Kiaat trophy cabinets, plush carpeting and warm parquet flooring create an up market ambience, which enhances the desirability of the club as a function venue. With it's splendid banqueting facilities, cool patios and two bars the Roodepoort Country Club is ideal for almost every private party and corporate function. Roodepoort CC also offers state-of-the-art conference facilities for small or large groups. The venue is also a highly sought after venue for corporate and charity golf days.
For a customised quote for your conference, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You are welcome to select a room for your conference for the day or alternatively select our Conference Package that includes all the wonderful benefits of a successful Conference Day.
For futher enquiries, please call 082 712 7297 or email : events_decofood.co.za
Perfect for hosting groups from 80 to 180, RCCs gorgeous natural setting provides the perfect backdrop for pictures, while the interior harks back to an era of old-school country club quiet sophistication. The patio is a perfect extension for cocktail receptions giving guests a spectacular view of the course and a countryside sunset.
We offer an array of set or buffet menus to ensure that the culinary experience is as spectacular as the venue, and our catering and events team will help plan every detail from your menu to decorating options.
RCC is able to work with your wedding suppliers and/or wedding planner. We also have a list of preferred suppliers, familiar with the venue, to assist you every step of the way.
Contact us to receive our full wedding venue info pack and to arrange a consultation.
We look forward to being part of your special day!
With us you can be assured of the very best service for you and your clients. We will assist you in every step of the process to ensure that your golf day is a guaranteed success.
We cater for small groups of 20 to a full field of 120 golfers.
As a club we will provide the following as part of the day :
Furthermore we can assist by recommending the services in regard to :
GOLF DAY SPECIAL
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - GOLF DAY SPECIAL !
This special offer is an ideally priced for Schools, Churches and Charitable Organizations hoping to use a golf day for raising funds.
FEES :
A once off payment of R 11,400.00 (Inclusive of VAT)
for the day as green fees, irrespective of the number of players.
CATERING OPTIONS :
A basic menu of R 45.00 per player for hamburger & chips
to R 75.00 per player for lasagna & curry, ice cream & chocolate sauce, tea & coffee.
Executive Board :
Gary Geddes - Chairman
Dick van Assen
Stephan Johnston
Trevor Hill
Golf Committee :
Hennie Le Roes - Captain
Duanne Forrester - Vice Captain
Kevin Schmidt
Gavin Martin
Edwin Chetty
Colin Smith
Ladies Golf Committee :
Antoinette Le Roes - Captain
Barbara Martin - Vice Captain
Lynda De Villiers
Wendy Woollett
Michelle Craig
Erica Botha
Bowls Committee :
Sheila Gibson - Captain
Herbie Fox - Vice Captain
Sandra Viljoen
Yvonne Brenner
Gordon Glasgow
Adrian Milton
Gerhard Kruger
Tennis Committee :
Shaun Davies - Captain
Finance Committee :
Johan Meyer - (Club F.M)
Vickus Meyer - (C.A)
Marius Jacobs - (F.M - Discovery Health)
Arthur Heinrich - (Credit Man - FNB Africa)
Danie Knipe - (C.A)
Banqueting Manager :
Pieter Arendse
Tel : +2711 958 1905
Email: functions_roodepoortcc.co.za
Financial Manager :
Johan Meyer
Golf Director :
Charles Erasmus
Assistant Golf Director :
Helgaard Van Niekerk
Golf Professional :
Gavin Drummond
Green Keeper :
Stoffel Van Rooyen
Membership & Sales :
Golf Directors
Hole In One Avenue, Ruimsig,
Roodepoort, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 958-1905
Fax: +27 11 958-1202
Golf House (Pro Shop)
Tel: +27 11 958-1204
Fax: +27 11 958-0402
Trading Days:
Tues-Sunday & Public Holidays (Excluding Christmas & New Year)
NB: Course is closed on Mondays
GPS coordinates : S 2604.944 E 02751.986
