Linksfield, Johannesburg, Gauteng · 18 holes
Long, tree-lined and unapologetically old-school. The East has hosted the South African Open more times than almost anywhere else, and at altitude it still asks for every club in the bag.
| Hole | Championship | Club | Executive | Classic | Par | SI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 472 | 463 | 449 | 418 | 5 | 18 |
| 2 | 231 | 211 | 184 | 165 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 459 | 403 | 386 | 318 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | 435 | 411 | 386 | 341 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 162 | 139 | 130 | 102 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | 530 | 510 | 465 | 432 | 5 | 14 |
| 7 | 420 | 355 | 343 | 328 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 | 506 | 457 | 422 | 394 | 5 | 16 |
| 9 | 389 | 374 | 351 | 316 | 4 | 8 |
| Out | 3 604 | 3 323 | 3 116 | 2 814 | 37 | |
| 10 | 474 | 450 | 411 | 366 | 4 | 3 |
| 11 | 457 | 423 | 411 | 364 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 181 | 168 | 153 | 141 | 3 | 9 |
| 13 | 384 | 361 | 341 | 326 | 4 | 7 |
| 14 | 413 | 367 | 330 | 300 | 4 | 11 |
| 15 | 440 | 405 | 378 | 350 | 4 | 5 |
| 16 | 190 | 152 | 127 | 110 | 3 | 13 |
| 17 | 354 | 348 | 335 | 296 | 4 | 15 |
| 18 | 504 | 468 | 434 | 399 | 5 | 17 |
| In | 3 397 | 3 142 | 2 920 | 2 652 | 35 | |
| Total | 7 001 | 6 465 | 6 036 | 5 466 | 72 |
Distances in metres.
| Tee | Length | Course rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7 001 m | 76.8 | 142 |
| Club · Men’s | 6 465 m | 74.1 | 136 |
| Executive · Men’s | 6 036 m | 72.0 | 128 |
| Classic · Men’s | 5 466 m | 74.6 | 143 |
| Championship (L) | 7 001 m | 83.1 | 155 |
| Club (L) | 6 465 m | 80.2 | 154 |
| Executive (L) | 6 036 m | 77.5 | 144 |
| Classic (L) | 5 466 m | 73.7 | 131 |
Your course handicap off a tee is your index × slope ÷ 113, plus the course rating minus par.
| Who | Holes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (affiliated) | 18 | R950 weekdays · R1 300 weekends |
| Senior visitor | 18 | R420 |
| Student visitor | 18 | R390 weekdays · R490 weekends |
| Junior visitor | 18 | R250 weekdays · R300 weekends |
| Member’s guest | 18 | R600 weekdays · R640 weekends |
| Visitor (affiliated) | 9 | R480 weekdays · R630 weekends |
| Student visitor | 9 | R240 weekdays · R300 weekends |
| Junior visitor | 9 | R125 weekdays · R150 weekends |
| Member’s guest | 9 | R320 weekdays · R350 weekends |
From 1 July 2026. From the club’s price list, read on 1 October 2026. Prices change by season — check with the club.
Plus a R30 waterways levy per round (not juniors)
Senior rate is for Gauteng seniors
Members of partner clubs: R500 weekdays, R520 weekends
Live GPS distances to the front, middle and back of every green, automatic shot tracking, and your handicap worked out on every card.
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