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Golf courses South Africa - Leopard Creek Country Club
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Leopard Creek Country ClubAround the fairways at Leopard Creek Country Club you'll spot baboons, armies of monkeys, impala, even wandering giraffes. From the river's-edge green of the par-five thirteenth, you might look down on a pod of hippopotamuses or a herd of elephants. Sound more like Wild Kingdom than a serious place to play the game? It's actually not. Golf at Leopard Creek is the nearest Africa comes to the elegance and mannered calm of Augusta National, but it also magically finds a way of coexisting with the bushveld (tropical savanna) that it has borrowed from the local fauna. Bent-grass greens and 1,200 sprinkler heads capable of pumping 800,000 gallons of water a day mean that Leopard Creek isn't exactly a natural ecosystem. Nevertheless, the course that's been created here is manicured to perfection and is truly superb. The view from the elevated tee at the long fifteenth is one to be savored. And for fans of the seventeenth at Kiawah Island's Ocean course, Leopard Creek's par-three sixteenth, a 208-yard carry over water to a tight green, awaits.
Situated near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek presents a rare opportunity to own an outstanding bushveld retreat. The 360 hectare development is bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Typical bushveld koppies overlook the course from the east, providing an ideal backdrop for a magnificent course.
Access: Leopard Creek is a mere four-hour drive from Johannesburg or 40 minutes by plane, far away enough to provide total relaxation, yet close enough to enjoy easy access.
Perfect Climate: Malelane, with its temperate climate, offers year-round attractions – comfort, convenience and informal elegance. The winter season is an especially enjoyable time in Malelane with easy game-viewing and bird-watching, and ideal weather for golf.
Recommended Hotels for Leopard Creek Golf Club
River House Lodge 
Bordering Kruger National Park, this award-winning lodge is situated in the small town of Malelane and is a great base from which to discover the Bushveld.
Wake up to the sounds of native birds. At River House Lodge you can watch hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat while relaxing in the pool or sunbathing on the large thatched deck. Alternatively, you can marvel at views of the river and national park from the comfort of your private balcony.
Spend the day enjoying drives through Kruger National Park or visiting Swaziland. The attentive staff is happy to arrange various fun and adventurous activities for you, including elephant rides. For special occasions, the original pump house has been converted into a stunning wedding or party location.
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| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Stroke | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
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| C'ship | 383 | 496 | 410 | 390 | 150 | 292 | 197 | 439 | 492 | 456 | 343 | 176 | 505 | 378 | 547 | 190 | 410 | 435 |
| Men | 296 | 470 | 390 | 360 | 134 | 268 | 181 | 415 | 475 | 395 | 288 | 164 | 417 | 321 | 505 | 174 | 381 | 413 |
| Ladies | 262 | 423 | 326 | 288 | 128 | 222 | 110 | 341 | 409 | 350 | 234 | 116 | 366 | 272 | 421 | 130 | 320 | 309 |