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Few clubs in African golf carry the weight of history that Houghton does. Founded in 1926 and set in one of Johannesburg's oldest and most storied suburbs, the club has long been considered among the finest and most prestigious in South Africa — a course where the city's golfing establishment has gathered for nearly a century. It has hosted the South African Open on multiple occasions, placing it firmly in the country's elite competitive pantheon.
The layout winds through the leafy, established neighborhood of Houghton itself, where mature trees define corridors, shape strategy, and create an atmosphere that feels removed from the surrounding metropolis despite sitting well within it. The terrain is gently undulating, and the course rewards thoughtful positioning over raw power — accuracy off the tee matters here far more than distance.
Johannesburg sits on the Highveld plateau at roughly 1,750 meters above sea level, which means the thin air sends the ball noticeably farther than at sea level — a quirk that surprises first-time visitors and adds a distinct local flavor to club selection on every hole.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Re-Rate 1 · men | 7,279 | 74.4 | 145 | 72 |
| Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 · women | 7,279 | 81.7 | 155 | 72 |
| Yellow · men | 7,275 | 74.9 | 145 | 72 |
| White Re-Rate 1 · men | 7,002 | 72.9 | 142 | 72 |
| White (w) Re-Rate 1 · women | 7,002 | 80.3 | 155 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,995 | 73.3 | 142 | 72 |
| Blue Re-Rate 1 · men | 6,500 | 70.6 | 136 | 72 |
| Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 · women | 6,500 | 77.1 | 155 | 72 |
| Red · men | 6,480 | 70.4 | 139 | 72 |
| Red(w) · women | 6,480 | 77.4 | 151 | 72 |
| Red Re-Rate 1 · men | 5,665 | 66.5 | 120 | 72 |
| Red (w) Re-Rate 1 · women | 5,665 | 72 | 141 | 72 |
| Blue · men | 5,590 | 66.1 | 129 | 72 |
| Blue(w) · women | 5,590 | 72.2 | 141 | 72 |
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