General Information
Very much a bushveld course. It hosts the “HEINEKEN BRITS OPEN” (August) and the “VODACOM BB-STABLEFORD” (August) of every year.
Facilities
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Halfway House
- Caddies (18 holes R60.00) (9 holes R30.00)
- Golf Carts (18 holes R110.00) (9 holes R55.00)
Green Fees
- Aff. Visitor (18 holes R75.00) (9 holes R45.00)
- Members (18 holes R35.00) (9 holes R25.00)
- Non Aff. Visitor (18 holes R110.00) (9 holes R50.00)
- Students (18 holes R45.00) (9 holes R25.00)
On Course
Course Policy
Dress Code
- Bar: No sandals, no t-shirts
- Clubhouse: Smart Casual
- Course: Bermuda shorts, short socks allowed
- Golf Shoes (spikes): Metal / Soft
Course Rating
Men – 72 (Length – 6191m)
Women – 72 (Length – 5321m)
Course Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Contact Details
Tel: +27 12 250 2522
Fax: +27 12 250 2044
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address
Farm Hertebusfontein, Old Rustemberg Rd, Brits, 0250
Location
A fertile, citrus-producing area irrigated by the waters of the Hartebeespoort Dam.To the South of Brits, beneath a karee tree, the armistice treaty of the Boer Civil War was signed in 1864 and, nearby De Wildt station, a famous speech by General Hertzog in 1912 led to the formation of the National Party.Founded in 1924 on the farm Roode Kopjes, it was named for the owner Gert Brits.
Activities
Tilodi Wilderness
A private game reserve and wilderness area in the heart of the bushveld. Some 4 000 ha (10 000 acres) of rolling hills, wetlands and seasonal rivers with wonderful bird life and great opportunities for game viewing.
De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre
Renowned throughout the world for its success in breeding and studying cheetah, king cheetah, brown hyena, suni, blue duiker and wild dogs.
Finfoot Lake Reserve
Chalet accomodation and canoeing, game drives, swimming, mountain biking, fishing and bush walks.
Nature Reserves
The town’s surrounding area boasts numerous well-stocked game reserves offering varying vegetation, animal species and types of accommodation.
Peace Tree
The tree at which the peace negotiations between the state representative and the people’s leader took place after the Battle of Crocodile River in 1864.
Carousel EnComplex
Show bars, boxing matches, theme restaurants, cinemas, live entertainment, and video arcades.
Heritage Route
For the ideal selfdrive route start at the World Heritage Site of Stekfontein Caves and continue onto Hartbeespoort Dam, Rustenburg Nature Reserve, Pilanesberg and Sun City.
Directions
Travel to Hartebeespoort Dam (From JHB take the N1 direction Roodepoort, turn off at William Nicol Rd and turn right over the freeway. Travel past Monte Cassino and Dainfern CC and pass underneath the R28 Highway (at Diepsloot), turn left (Hennops River Rd) on to the R511 (Big Sun City sign). Pass over the dam wall to the 4 way stop and turn right. About 3/5 km down the road the golf course is on your left.
(DO NOT GO TO BRITS – THE COURSE IS 15 KMS OUTSIDE TOWN). Alternatively, take the Lanseria road (R512) from Sandton, turn left at the T-junction (R512/R104), turn right just past Pecanwood CC (direction Brits) and cross over the western side of the dam. At the T-junction, turn right (direction Brits) on to the R560 and continue straight over the 4-way stop to find the club about 4 km down the road on the left.
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