Southern Africa's Golden Triangle

Charles McLaughlin shares his experiences from a recent trip of a lifetime to the "Dark Continent"

The opening hole at the Lost City Country Club

The Lost City Country Club

A very different proposition to it’s big brother next door, this resort-style course is challenging enough and has stunning views and features (croc pit anyone?) but it is far more relaxing and frankly more fun. Golf Director Els prefers this Gary Player layout over the Country Club and it’s easy to see why. Golfers of all standards can enjoy a round here, but the top players will still find challenges aplenty. From the tips it measures over 7,600 yards, but plenty of shorter tee boxes give endless variety.

Opened in 1993, the views across the veldt are breathtaking, with plenty of elevated tee shots. The signature hole is the 13th, which is played downhill to a green shaped like the African continent, over the pit containing adult Nile crocodiles, as well as a tempting number of new Pro V1s!

The 9th and 18th curve left and right around a lake running back up to the surreal clubhouse and while the former is a very long par-4, the 18th is a short par-5 and a definite birdie chance.

The ninth and 18th holes at the Lost City Country Club at Sun City

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Written by Charles McLaughlin

Photography by Charles McLaughlin

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