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9 holes at Johannesburg Country Club

Yesterday we ventured onto the golf course to play nine holes. Luckily Pete could finish work at 3.30pm which was sufficient time to fit in the 9 holes in daylight.

We played at Johannesburg Country Club which is in Woodmead (just around the corner from Pete's work). It is a private and exclusive golf course, however non-members are able to play during the week. The course was in beautiful condition. All of the tees, undulating fairways and semi-rough have beautiful manicured carpets of green grass. The course is designed on the South African bushveld, so even the rough and numerous water challenges were picturesque and attracted a lot of birdlife.

Jen is obviously suited to her new clubs... she got a par on a par 5! Not bad considering she has only played a handful of rounds in 15 years. Let the challenge begin!

The round was finished with the mandatory drink overlooking the expanse of Sandton at dusk. What a great way to end a working day.

Pete teeing off with views of Sandton behind


Jen's chip was less than 20cm from the hole!

The rough of the South African bushveld

Cheers!

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