Course Features
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Situated in the Valley of the Elephants, adjacent to the Kruger Park |
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Crocodile and hippo add zest to the normal "water hazards" |
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Rated one of the top 20 golf courses in South Africa |
Description
At Hans Merensky you have the opportunity of playing on one of the top 20 golf courses in South Africa while viewing the abundance of wildlife that frequents it. This golf course is a real must for any golf fan that loves the bush. The course, which shares its entire eastern border, and was once part of the Kruger National Park, is centrally situated in the Valley of the Elephants. A fence generally prevents the animals from roaming onto the course but the wildlife is able to enter via the clubs private game reserve to the south. Don't be surprised if you stumble across a giraffe determined to share the fairways with you and join your golf party!
Playing the Course
During a round at Hans Merensky it’s common to see elephant, giraffe, warthogs and all sorts of buck crossing the rolling fairways. Playing through is not an option when the pin is being blocked by a seven-ton elephant. It’s better to just wait! A golfer playing on this golf course not only has to navigate the large waste bunkers and bushveld trees that line the fairway but also needs to watch out for moving hazards. All this adds to the golfing safari experience.
Water hazards are just that at Hans Merensky! With Live Crocodiles and Hippos, water hazards are really not the place to go searching for misdirected balls. Swallow your pride and take the penalty!
This is a very playable course for all skill levels. We were particularly impressed by the two par 38th and 17th. We suggest you clear the water first and then worry about the bunkers that surround the greens.
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Course Information |
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Holes : 18
Par : 72
Length Men : 6127m
Length Women : 5005m
SAGA Rating : 72
Fees From : ZAR 350.00 |
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Club Rules & Regulations |
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 Appropriate golf attire required
No t-shirts or denim
Handicap required |
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Hans Merensky Golf Course Layout |
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Click on Hans Merensky map layout to enlarge |
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Location & Address |
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Take the N1 en route to Polokwane, taking the R71 exit through Magoebaskloof to Tzaneen and onwards to Phalaborwa. Approx. 8 hours (500km). The course lies in Club Road, Phalaborwa |
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