Observatory Golf Club, Observatory, Golf Courses in South Africa

Observatory Golf Club
Address	Observatory Golf Club 14 Steyn St, Observatory, Johannesburg 2145 PO Box 93506 Yeoville 2143
Telephone	(+27 11) 648-9579 Proshop (+27 11) 648 9579
Website	www.observatorygolfclub.co.za
Email	www.gm@obsgolf.co.za Contact Form
Holes	18
Length	6131 m
Par	71
Visitors	Visitors welcome everyday. Dress code: Smart casual/Golf shoes spikes: metal/soft.
Green Fees	A-C
Course Designer	Golf started in Observatory over a 9-hole course in 1912 and Observatory Golf Club was officially established in 1914, with the course extended to 18 holes in 1922. Observatory Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Johannesburg still operating from its original ground.
Location/ Directions	From the N3, take the R24 (west) towards Johannesburg. At the first traffic lights turn right into Marcia Street. Carry on over four sets of traffic lights, the road becomes Observatory Road. Just before the fifth traffic light, turn right into Phile Street. Follow the course boundary fence to the entrance.
Facilities	New Clubhouse / Restaurant / Function facilities / Venue hire School of Excellence / Putting green Halfway house
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Description	Home Club of Bobby Locke, South Africa first Major winner. (He won the Open Championship four times between 1949 and 1957.) The course has very good drainage.
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