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Randpark Golf Club

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Randpark Golf Club is a golf club in Randburg, South Africa.

Background

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The club was founded 1940.[1] It is located in Randpark, South Africa, a suburb of Randburg.[2] The club has three courses: Bushwillow, Firethorn, and Creek 9.[1] Bushwillow, then named Windsor 12, was completed in 1946. It was significantly renovated in 1952 by Bob Grimsdell.[3] Firethorn was designed by Sid Brews.[3] It opened in 1971.[2] Firethorn is known to be the hardest course on the property.[2]

Cobie Legrange worked as Randpark's club professional for many years.[4]

In October 2020 it was announced the course would host the Joburg Open the following month.[5] The event was played at Bushwillow course and won by Denmark's Joachim B. Hansen.[6] It was an event on the European Tour.[7] It was also an event on the Sunshine Tour.

Tournaments hosted

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  • 2020 South African Open, European Tour and Sunshine Tour event
  • 2020 Joburg Open, European Tour[7] and Sunshine Tour event
  • 2018 South African Open, European Tour and Sunshine Tour event
  • 2000 South African Open, European Tour and Sunshine Tour event
  • 1995 South African Open, Sunshine Tour event
  • 1989 South African Seniors Classic[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Randpark Golf Club | Bushwillow And Firethorn Golf Courses". Randpark Golf Club. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Randpark Golf Club (Firethorn course) | Around Johannesburg Top Courses | Where2Golf". www.where2golf.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Randpark Golf Club in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame". www.golfhalloffame.co.za. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Joburg Open returns to European Tour schedule in November". Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  6. ^ "2020 Joburg Open". Golf Channel. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Leaderboard - Joburg Open 2020 - European Tour". www.europeantour.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Times Sport Sports results". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 21 March 1989. p. 31. Retrieved 16 December 2020.