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Malelane Golf club is a jewel in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, and is definitely a must for every golf enthusiast.
Situated in the picturesque Onderberg is this beautiful 9 hole course that poses a real challenge to every golfer.
The Malelane Golf Club with it’s beautiful clubhouse with a view of the Crocodile river (the southern border of the Kruger Park) also offers a relaxed atmosphere to tired players to relax.
The brainchild of a group of farmers in Malelane in 1967, developed into a unique gem of a golf course. The course is an easy club swing from the Kruger National Park, and is surrounded by a variety of indigenous trees. A water stream winds it’s way through the course and there is a wide variety of bird life. Vervet monkeys is a common sight, always busy foraging at the fruits and flowers.
The Malelane course is one of South Africa’s most intriguing layouts – the brainchild of two businessmen, Laddie Dixon and Clive Halse. Construction of the nine hole course began in 1967 as local farmers hauled out tractors, trailers and bulldozers to produce what has become one of the country’s most beuatiful and challenging courses.
Construction started in a competitive spirit among the farmers and when the time came to plant the course grass, each was allocated a hole to develop. They worked well together, constructing a golf course monument to the dedication of the local farmers.
One of them, Dux Dreyer, drove his tractor all the way from Low’s Creek to Malelane, planted grass at the hole allocated to him and then drove home again. A long distance to travel by tractor, but it demonstrated his commitment towards building the course.
The first competition was held in 1969 and the honour of hitting the very first ball in a competition was fittingly given to Dixon in March 1969, signalling the beginning of more than four decades of golfing achievement for the club.
It has seen the likes of Gary Player, the Henning brothers, Brian and Allen, and also Simon Hobday, grace its fairways.
In 1997, the course was ranked among the top 10 nine-hole courses in South Africa. An astonishing achievement as it never had a permanent green keeper until 2003.
From only a handful of members, the total grew to 176 members in July 2011. The club has a fully-stoked Pro Shop, a practise range, conference facilities and overnight accomodation (caravan park) to go with the clubhouse, change rooms, halfway house and pub. Other sport facilities, such as bowls, tennis, a gymnasium and squash are also available.
The greatest allure of Malelane Golf Club is its close proximity to wildlife, which sees many local and overseas visitors enjoying a round of golf before venturing in this part of the country.
The club with its close proximity to Kruger National Park, has become home to many game rangers plying there trade in and around the reserve. It is not unusual to see these men, who are used to carrying firearms, carrying a set of golf clubs instead.
The par 72, 6 106 meter course not only plays host to the social golfer, but professionals also take part in its flagship event – the Lala Palm Tournament. Pretoria’s professional Dean Lambert holds the course record of 63, set in 1997.
Honory member Dave Elphick highlighted a few sad moments in the history of the club, such as the time that Basil van der Spuy was struck by lightning and died on the course. “He was a fouding member of the club and when he was walking off the fourth tee in 1972, he was struck. He was organising a competition he was to sponsor. His widow Betts insisted that the competition continue. There is a plaque commemoration Basil at the club,†Elphick remembers.
This 72 par course will give any player an experience that will make them come back for more – once you’ve played here you won’t be able to stay away. Malelane Golf cLub continues to etch itself into the historical landscape of South Africa and invites families, friends and business partners to embrace this unique golf experience and see dreams take flight and become reality.
Situated in the picturesque Onderberg is this beautiful 9 hole course that poses a real challenge to every golfer.
The Malelane Golf Club with it’s beautiful clubhouse with a view of the Crocodile river (the southern border of the Kruger Park) also offers a relaxed atmosphere to tired players to relax.
The brainchild of a group of farmers in Malelane in 1967, developed into a unique gem of a golf course. The course is an easy club swing from the Kruger National Park, and is surrounded by a variety of indigenous trees. A water stream winds it’s way through the course and there is a wide variety of bird life. Vervet monkeys is a common sight, always busy foraging at the fruits and flowers.
The Malelane course is one of South Africa’s most intriguing layouts – the brainchild of two businessmen, Laddie Dixon and Clive Halse. Construction of the nine hole course began in 1967 as local farmers hauled out tractors, trailers and bulldozers to produce what has become one of the country’s most beuatiful and challenging courses.
Construction started in a competitive spirit among the farmers and when the time came to plant the course grass, each was allocated a hole to develop. They worked well together, constructing a golf course monument to the dedication of the local farmers.
One of them, Dux Dreyer, drove his tractor all the way from Low’s Creek to Malelane, planted grass at the hole allocated to him and then drove home again. A long distance to travel by tractor, but it demonstrated his commitment towards building the course.
The first competition was held in 1969 and the honour of hitting the very first ball in a competition was fittingly given to Dixon in March 1969, signalling the beginning of more than four decades of golfing achievement for the club.
It has seen the likes of Gary Player, the Henning brothers, Brian and Allen, and also Simon Hobday, grace its fairways.
In 1997, the course was ranked among the top 10 nine-hole courses in South Africa. An astonishing achievement as it never had a permanent green keeper until 2003.
From only a handful of members, the total grew to 176 members in July 2011. The club has a fully-stoked Pro Shop, a practise range, conference facilities and overnight accomodation (caravan park) to go with the clubhouse, change rooms, halfway house and pub. Other sport facilities, such as bowls, tennis, a gymnasium and squash are also available.
The greatest allure of Malelane Golf Club is its close proximity to wildlife, which sees many local and overseas visitors enjoying a round of golf before venturing in this part of the country.
The club with its close proximity to Kruger National Park, has become home to many game rangers plying there trade in and around the reserve. It is not unusual to see these men, who are used to carrying firearms, carrying a set of golf clubs instead.
The par 72, 6 106 meter course not only plays host to the social golfer, but professionals also take part in its flagship event – the Lala Palm Tournament. Pretoria’s professional Dean Lambert holds the course record of 63, set in 1997.
Honory member Dave Elphick highlighted a few sad moments in the history of the club, such as the time that Basil van der Spuy was struck by lightning and died on the course. “He was a fouding member of the club and when he was walking off the fourth tee in 1972, he was struck. He was organising a competition he was to sponsor. His widow Betts insisted that the competition continue. There is a plaque commemoration Basil at the club,†Elphick remembers.
This 72 par course will give any player an experience that will make them come back for more – once you’ve played here you won’t be able to stay away. Malelane Golf cLub continues to etch itself into the historical landscape of South Africa and invites families, friends and business partners to embrace this unique golf experience and see dreams take flight and become reality.
Contact Info
Address:
Malalane Gate Road
Malalane
Mpumalanga 1320
South Africa
Malalane
Mpumalanga 1320
South Africa
Tel:
013 7900283
Website:
http://www.malelanegolf.co.za
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Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Friday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Saturday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Sunday | Open | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||||
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