Lost City at Lost City Golf Course

Lost City Golf Course occupies a dramatic setting within the Sun City resort complex in South Africa's North West Province, approximately two hours from Johannesburg. Gary Player designed the course in the early 1990s as part of the resort's expansion, creating a layout that integrates bold architectural features with the surrounding bushveld landscape. The design incorporates significant earthmoving and water features, including a series of lakes and streams that come into play on multiple holes. The course takes its thematic inspiration from the resort's Lost City entertainment complex, with design elements that echo this concept throughout the property.

The routing moves through varied terrain that Player shaped to create elevation changes and strategic interest. Several holes play along or across water, demanding precise approach shots and course management decisions. The signature feature is a hole where players must contend with a large water hazard and, famously, a crocodile enclosure that borders the fairway—a theatrical element that distinguishes the course from conventional resort designs. The layout measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and presents challenges for accomplished players while remaining accessible from forward positions.

The course serves primarily as a resort amenity, attracting international visitors to Sun City alongside local golfers. It has hosted professional events on the Sunshine Tour and other regional circuits. The property's maintenance standards reflect its resort positioning, with conditioning that supports year-round play in the highveld climate. The course operates as part of the broader Sun City entertainment destination, which includes hotels, casinos, and other recreational facilities.