Though golfers have plenty of choices for playing golf in South Africa, many of them wonder whether it would be better to take membership in a country club or a golf club.

The differences between the two are very few and involve the culture and lifestyle of the club. Both golf and country clubs are social clubs where you have entertainment, social interaction, and access to all the amenities available in that club. By taking a club membership, you can meet and play with other golf players and it can be useful as your family also could make new friends.. Members can participate in social golf tournaments or community events at their club.

What is a country club?

A country club is a private club offering several social and recreational activities including golf. Every country club might offer amenities like fitness centres, banquet halls, practice facilities, tennis courts, pools, dining, pro shops, and golf courses.

Generally, country clubs are in the outskirts to help provide members with more significant exclusivity. That allows country clubs to build comprehensive facilities with lots of open space and beautiful picturesque landscapes for members to enjoy.

What Is a Golf Club?

A golf club, as the name suggests, is a place where you can play golf. They are public or private clubs offering mostly golf-related amenities.

Some clubs provide members with additional facilities besides golf, but their main activity is to provide the best golfing features. They can host

amateur or professional tournaments on their courses.

Which is better for families:

When you are considering membership for your family too, country clubs can be a better option as they offer more amenities and a variety of events other than golf. Not every family member may be interested in playing or watching golf. These clubs offer training facilities where you can sharpen your skills learning under a professional.

While selecting a club for membership, consider its location, the facilities it offers and how easy it is to access from your place. You may want to decide based on amenities, location, accessibility, etc.

Krugersdorp Golf Club offers a magnificent 6426-meter-long 18-hole golf course designed by Bob Grimsdell. The facilities available here include a Pro Shop, restaurant, and a meat shop owned by two golfers Clinton Grobler and Darin De Smidt. Though there are many interests around Krugersdorp, it is more of an industrial hub.

Four service departments built the Service Golf Club, located in Pretoria. It is a parklands-style course. The course's activity was significantly enhanced a few years ago, allowing players to enjoy eighteen holes filled with doglegs, well-placed water hazards, and ample fairways suitable even for those lacking accuracy off the tee. Services Golf Club is a favoured club amongst the resident golfing association and offers an enjoyable and good test of golf.

Conclusion:

While you are playing, your family can visit several facilities located in close surroundings.. Your family can participate in activities like cycling, jogging, or going shopping, which are all in close proximity. The recreation centre also houses a gym, pro shop, driving range, and car wash service.