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Springs is a working-class East Rand town about 50 kilometres east of Johannesburg, part of the dense urban fabric of Gauteng's mining heartland. The landscape here is highveld in character — flat to gently rolling, open skies, dry winters, and an elevation around 1,600 metres that gives the thin air a noticeable effect on ball flight. Golfers who play Gauteng regularly know that shots travel meaningfully farther up here than at sea level, a small but real advantage that rewards players visiting from coastal courses.
Pollak Park Golf Club takes its name from the municipal park setting that anchors this kind of community course — the sort of layout that has served local members and East Rand residents for generations rather than chasing resort prestige. An 18-hole, par-72 setup is the backbone of a proper members' club, and courses like this typically reflect the golfing culture of their community: unpretentious, sociable, and seriously competitive on weekends.
The East Rand has a long relationship with the game, with clubs dating back to the early decades of the twentieth century when the mining boom brought prosperity and leisure infrastructure to towns like Springs. Playing here means stepping into a genuine local golf culture — Saturday competitions, club championships, and the quiet pride of a course that belongs to its community.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow · men | 7,050 | 73.2 | 132 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,880 | 72.2 | 131 | 72 |
| White Re-Rate 1 · men | 6,858 | 71.6 | 124 | 72 |
| Blue · men | 6,535 | 70.6 | 126 | 72 |
| Blue(w) · women | 6,535 | 76.9 | 141 | 73 |
| Red · men | 6,010 | 68 | 120 | 72 |
| Red(w) · women | 6,010 | 73.8 | 135 | 72 |
| Red (w) Re-Rate 1 · women | 5,958 | 73 | 131 | 72 |
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