Gary Player Country Club

The Gary Player Country Club sits within the Sun City resort complex in South Africa's North West Province, roughly two hours from Johannesburg. Gary Player designed the course in the early 1980s as part of the resort's initial development, creating a championship layout that would serve as the permanent home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge (formerly the Million Dollar Challenge), one of the European Tour's most prestigious limited-field events held annually since 1981. The course occupies rolling bushveld terrain characteristic of the region, with the routing working through natural elevation changes and indigenous vegetation. Player incorporated water features throughout the design, including several lakes that come into play on multiple holes. The layout demands accurate shot-making rather than overwhelming length, with strategic bunkering and well-contoured greens that reward precise approach play. The closing stretch includes several risk-reward opportunities, befitting a course designed to host high-stakes professional competition. The Nedbank Golf Challenge has brought many of the world's top players to the course over four decades, providing consistent tournament pedigree and international television exposure. The event's limited field and significant prize money have made it a notable stop on the global golf calendar. The course operates as part of the Sun City resort, which includes casino facilities, hotels, and other recreational amenities, giving it a distinct resort character within South African golf. The setting combines competitive championship golf with the broader entertainment infrastructure of one of southern Africa's major leisure destinations.