Johannesburg – Pimville, Soweto, has received a boost of PGA Tour said they were delighted to grow their relationship with the Sunshine Tour by collaborating on the project.
The course, designed by famous South African golfer Gary Player, was established in 1974.
As part of the overall upgrade of this historic club, the Black Knight design team will lead the redesign of the course at no cost.
New fairways, bunkers, greens and an irrigation system are planned.
Officials are in the process of finalising construction of the golf course, under the guidance of Player.
The club’s vice-chairman, Roger Skidow, said: “We appreciate the support of the partners and sponsors who have enabled us to take this next step in our growth.
“The faith shown in us as a community is helping us build a future for the youth of Soweto.”
Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba said: “We’re creating a facility that South Africa’s next generation of golfers can be proud of.
“To have the support of the international golfing community is a strong statement of the power of golf to make a real difference in the lives of the people of Soweto.”
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