Quick facts
- Dates: Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 March 2027.
- Venue: Randpark Golf Club, Randburg, Johannesburg.
- Fly into: OR Tambo International, Johannesburg.
- Where to stay: Sandton or Rosebank, around 30 minutes from the course.
- Suggested trip: 8 to 11 days, with a Sun City or Kruger extension.
Plan my trip
Tell us what you have in mind
We will respond to your enquiry within one working day. Give us your dates, how many are traveling, and what appeals. We’ll send back an outline itinerary. No obligation, no follow-up sales calls.
Why go?
The Joburg Open has been part of the South African summer since 2007, with winners including Charl Schwartzel, twice, and Dan Bradbury, who won it for the second time in 2026. In 2027 it closes the South African swing, the week after the SA Open.
It returns to Randpark Golf Club, which has hosted the Joburg Open three times and the SA Open twice. The championship Firethorn course was rebuilt in 2015. It is a parkland test with a stream in play on several holes and a strong finish from the 16th.
Johannesburg sits about 1,750 metres above sea level, so the ball flies noticeably further than at home. Expect low scores, and enjoy the extra yards when you play yourself.
What we take care of
- A hotel in Sandton or Rosebank, chosen to suit your group.
- Transfers from OR Tambo International and to the course on tournament days.
- Your own rounds at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington, Glendower, Blair Atholl and River Club.
- A Sun City or Kruger extension, including internal flights if you need them.
- Advice on which tournament days to choose, and a plan built around them.
- A host with your group from arrival to departure, and support around the clock.
A sample tournament itinerary
Every trip is tailored. This is one way to spend the week.
Day 1, Monday 8 March
Your host meets you at OR Tambo International and takes you to your hotel in Sandton. Welcome drinks and a run through the week.
Day 2, Tuesday 2 March.
Golf at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington, home of the Joburg Open for its first decade.
Day 3, Wednesday 10 March.
Golf at Glendower or Blair Atholl, then dinner in Rosebank.
Day 4, Thursday 11 March.
Round one at Randpark Golf Club.
Day 5, Friday 12 March.
Round two, your best chance to see the whole field before the cut.
Day 6, Saturday 13 March.
Moving day at the course, or a morning at the Apartheid Museum and Soweto.
Day 7, Sunday 14 March.
The final round, then a celebration dinner.
Day 8, Monday 15 March.
Fly to the Kruger and check into a private lodge. Evening game drive.
Day 9, Tuesday 16 March.
Golf at Leopard Creek, then an afternoon game drive.
T’s and C’s Apply.
Courses to play around the tournament
Randpark is closed for the event, so we fit your own golf around it.
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
Two classic parkland courses and the Joburg Open’s original home.
Glendower
A past SA Open venue, east of Sandton.
Blair Atholl
A Gary Player design that hosted the SA Open in 2022 and 2023.
River Club
An exclusive private course in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs.
Gary Player Country Club and Lost City
At Sun City, about two to two and a half hours away.
Leopard Creek and Kambaku
Beside the Kruger, if you extend your trip.
Beyond the golf…
The Kruger
Big 5 game drives from a private lodge, with Leopard Creek next door.
Sun City and the Pilanesberg
A resort stay with a malaria-free game reserve beside it.
Johannesburg
The Apartheid Museum, Soweto, the Cradle of Humankind and some of the country’s best restaurants.
The South African Swing
Start two weeks earlier in Durban for the Alfred Dunhill Championship, then the SA Open in Stellenbosch.
Tickets and getting in
Spectator tickets are sold by the tournament, not by Matko Golf Travel, and details for 2027 have not been announced yet. When they are, we will tell you which days to buy and plan the rest of your trip around them.
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Frequently asked questions
When iWhen is the Joburg Open 2027?s the SA Open 2027?
Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 March 2027, at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg.
Where should we stay?
Sandton or Rosebank. Both have excellent hotels and restaurants and are around 30 minutes from Randpark.
Can I combine the Joburg Open with a safari?
Yes. The Kruger is a short flight away, and Leopard Creek sits right on its southern border. Sun City and the Pilanesberg are closer, by road.
Do you sell Joburg Open tickets?
No. Tickets are sold by the tournament. We will let you know when they go on sale and which days to choose.
What is the weather like in mid-March?
Warm, sunny days with the chance of an afternoon thunderstorm, as summer comes to an end. Bring a light rain jacket.
Do I need malaria tablets?
Johannesburg, Sun City and the Pilanesberg are malaria-free. The Kruger is a low-risk malaria area, so ask your doctor for advice if you add it.
Matko Golf Travel is an independent tour operator. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Joburg Open, its sponsors, the DP World Tour or the Sunshine Tour.
Plan my Joburg Open trip
Tell us your dates, group size and how much golf you want to play, and we will send a tailored proposal. If you would like to add Sun City, the Kruger or the SA Open the week before, say so on the form.