Randpark Golf Club
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Randpark Golf Club is a golf club in Randburg, South Africa.
Background
The club was founded 1940.[1] It is located in Randpark, South Africa, a suburb of Randburg.[2] The club has three courses: Bushwillow, Firethorn, and Creek 9.[1] Bushwillow, then named Windsor 12, was completed in 1946. It was significantly renovated in 1952 by Bob Grimsdell.[3] Firethorn was designed by Sid Brews.[3] It opened in 1971.[2] Firethorn is known to be the hardest course on the property.[2]
Cobie Legrange worked as Randpark's club professional for many years.[4]
In October 2020 it was announced the course would host the Joburg Open the following month.[5] The event was played at Bushwillow course and won by Denmark's Joachim B. Hansen.[6] It was an event on the European Tour.[7] It was also an event on the Sunshine Tour.
Tournaments hosted
- 2020 South African Open, European Tour and Sunshine Tour event
- 2020 Joburg Open, European Tour[7] and Sunshine Tour event
- 2018 South African Open, European Tour and Sunshine Tour event
- 2000 South African Open, European Tour and Sunshine Tour event
- 1995 South African Open, Sunshine Tour event
- 1989 South African Seniors Classic[8]
References
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