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- Wingate Park Golf Course
Classic Gauteng Parkland Golf in the Heart of Pretoria
Wingate Park Country Club delivers a refined, tree-lined parkland round in Pretoria’s eastern suburbs — old gum trees, firm fairways, mature bunkering and an atmosphere rooted in tradition and honest golf. Proximity to Johannesburg–Pretoria makes it convenient for corporate days and discerning travellers alike.
General Course Information
Area and Setting
Located in Moreleta Park / Wingate Park, southeast of Pretoria, the course is nestled in mature stands of gum and pine trees with a gently undulating Highveld terrain. It offers a calm suburb-setting yet remains within easy reach of major arterials — making it suited for luxury-traveller add-ons, business days and accessible/pre-/post safari rounds.
The club is historic — originally formed in the late 1940s with a strong local heritage. While it has evolved, the feel is traditional: no sprawling resort-estate overrides, just honest, well-conditioned parkland golf.
Layout and Signature Holes
The routing features a shorter front nine (~3,059 m) and a more demanding back nine (~3,681 m) Notable is the par-4 17th and the par-5 18th which close the round with risk-reward angles and large trees framing the fairway. The greens are known for their firmness and ride-off, requiring strategic thinking rather than brute length.
Best Time of Year for a Round
Pretoria’s Highveld climate lets you play year-round. Winter (May–September) offers crisp mornings and firmer playing surfaces. Summer brings warm days and potential afternoon pop-up showers; early tee times are preferable for a smooth round.
Riaan's Activity Recommendations in the Area
City-Edge Sundowner at Lynnwood Ridge
After your round, head to a refined lounge in nearby Lynnwood Ridge for cocktail views over Pretoria city lights — a polished urban finish to the day.
Visit Women’s Memorial Hill / Groenkloof for Nature Walk
Pair the round with a calm forest-trail walk in the adjacent Groenkloof / Moreleta Park area — ideal for energising before or cooling down after golf.
Private Pretoria Food & Winelands Dining Experience
Explore the nearby Silver Lakes or Waterkloof wine & rooftop dining scene — relaxed elegance meets local terroir and city convenience.