Observatory Golf Course, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Observatory Golf Course, 5 Steyn Street, Observatory, Johannesburg / Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticated watering system keeps the course green even in winter.

The Golf Couse
Avenues of narrow, tree-lined fairways make accuracy from the tee the golfers' prime consideration when playing Observatory course. Though not overly long at lengths of 6428 metres from the championship tees and 6131 metres from the club tees, hit the fairways on Observatory's ten beautifully shaped and sculpted par fours and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to hit medium to short irons from closely mown kikuyu turf into small, well guarded greens.

Miss the target on the four lovely par threes and your short game will be severely tested and any score is a distinct possibility. The four par fives on this little gem can be reached in two solid blows but, as with all the other great holes on this fine golf course, straight hitting is of paramount importance.

Its highly skilled and motivated greenkeeping staff maintain Observatory to the highest standards of excellence and the small, fast and undulating USGA Spec Bentgrass greens will reward good reading skills and a sound putting stroke with the sound of dropping putts.

Stay overnight
Find accommodation in Observatory (by location map) or see Observatory Accommodation (with preview images and description). Consider Observatory Guesthouses (ranging from 3-5 star) or if you prefer to do it the self catering way, you will find our comprehensive list of Observatory Self Catering options useful.

Also see Johannesburg Accommodation and Johannesburg Hotels for overnight options in surrounding towns or see Gauteng Accommodation and Gauteng Hotels for a place to stay in other towns and cities in Gauteng.