Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · 18 holes
A city club squeezed between the koppies of Lower Houghton, with narrow fairways and dramatic elevation change. Short by modern standards, but the drop shots and blind approaches keep it interesting.
| Hole | Yellow | Blue | Red | Par | SI (men) | SI (women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 394 | 356 | 279 | 4 | 11 | 13 |
| 2 | 326 | 299 | 291 | 4 | 13 | 7 |
| 3 | 393 | 364 | 333 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 197 | 138 | 130 | 3 | 9 | 11 |
| 5 | 498 | 440 | 423 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | 188 | 152 | 138 | 3 | 15 | 17 |
| 7 | 421 | 388 | 372 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | 350 | 274 | 255 | 4 | 17 | 15 |
| 9 | 421 | 386 | 334 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Out | 3 188 | 2 797 | 2 555 | 35 | ||
| 10 | 435 | 386 | 383 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | 380 | 354 | 332 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| 12 | 364 | 344 | 300 | 4 | 16 | 12 |
| 13 | 400 | 367 | 318 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 14 | 186 | 122 | 116 | 3 | 12 | 16 |
| 15 | 464 | 395 | 385 | 5 | 18 | 14 |
| 16 | 398 | 368 | 333 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 17 | 203 | 157 | 126 | 3 | 14 | 18 |
| 18 | 362 | 341 | 325 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| In | 3 192 | 2 834 | 2 618 | 35 | ||
| Total | 6 380 | 5 631 | 5 173 | 70 |
Distances in metres.
| Tee | Length | Course rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow · Championship | 6 380 m | 72.8 | 131 |
| Pink · Men’s | — | 67.4 | 132 |
| Blue · Juniors | 5 631 m | 68.8 | 120 |
| Pink · Women’s | — | 73.7 | 147 |
| Red · Women’s | 5 173 m | 72.0 | 135 |
Your course handicap off a tee is your index × slope ÷ 113, plus the course rating minus par.
| Who | Holes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (affiliated) | 18 | R340–425 weekdays · R420–650 weekends |
| Student visitor | 18 | R250–300 weekdays · R280–450 weekends |
| Junior visitor | 18 | R150–250 weekdays · R240–450 weekends |
| Member’s guest | 18 | R265–400 weekdays · R545 weekends |
| Visitor (affiliated) | 9 | R180 weekdays · R200–230 weekends |
| Student visitor | 9 | R140 weekdays · R150–200 weekends |
| Junior visitor | 9 | R100–120 weekdays · R120–180 weekends |
| Member’s guest | 9 | R150 |
From the club’s price list, read on 1 October 2026. Prices change by season — check with the club.
Closed on Mondays and public holidays
Saturdays are for members only
Pitch & play 9 holes from 15:00 (Tue–Fri and Sun): R170
Excludes maintenance levy and competition fees
Live GPS distances to the front, middle and back of every green, automatic shot tracking, and your handicap worked out on every card.
Fairways Pro is in testing ahead of its App Store release. For access, email privacy@playfairways.co.za.