Kimberley Golf Course, Kimberley, Northern Cape

Kimberley Golf Course, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa / With its famous 'Big Hole' where adventurous prospectors dug for diamonds, the town of Kimberley is steeped in history - and so too is the Kimberley Golf Club, which was established way back in 1890. Many famous names have played at the club. 1890 was the year that Cecil John Rhodes began his six-year term as Premier of the Cape Colony. Rhodes was a great benefactor of the club, which went from strength to strength with his assistance.

Kimberley Golf Club is thriving, with an enthusiastic membership and a very social 19th hole. There are good holes on a well-kept course, including the 339-metre par-four 2nd where there is water in front of the green, trees behind it and bunkers to the left and right. The raised green at the delightful 146-metre par-three 14th is also fronted by water with bunkers on both sides, while the 16th is an extremely tough par-four of 424 metres off the back marker.

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