Three of the top Gauteng suburbs for retirees who love golf

With the world of work behind you, you no longer need to limit your golf days to weekends and special occasions! If you're retiring in Gauteng, you have a wide range of golf courses to choose from. The CSi Property Group has put together a list of suburbs that offer the best of both worlds: great retirement homes and golf experiences par excellence. From Krugersdorp on the West Rand to Randburg and Pretoria, Gauteng has no shortage of great retirement villages - or golf courses.

Krugersdorp

Krugersdorp is one of Joburg's well-loved areas that offers the best of both worlds: stunning retirement accommodation and world-class golf. Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village offers everything you need for a safe and comfortable retirement: 24-hour access control, a frail care facility, a lifestyle centre, dining room and doctor's consulting room, to name just a few. As a resident of Featherbrooke Hills, you're in close proximity to all the amenities that Krugersdorp has to offer, such as Cradlestone Mall, Netcare Pinehaven Hospital and the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. And for golfers, you're just a few minutes' drive from Krugersdorp Golf Club, which is an exceptional course consisting of lush fairways, challenging holes and stunning surroundings. This classic parkland style course will require concentration, but will also reward you with a great game of golf.

Randburg

Over-50s who want to call Randburg home can make the most of everything that Olivedale Retirement Village has to offer. This well-loved retirement home offers all the amenities you would expect from such a facility, from security and access control to a dining room with a fully equipped industrial kitchen. With a range of apartments and cottages on offer, there's accommodation to meet everyone's needs.

When it comes to your game of golf close to home, both Randpark Golf Club and Parkview Golf Club offer a great day out. Randpark Golf Club is known for its two world-class 18-hole golf courses and state-of-the-art facilities. These courses are known as being among South Africa's best-manicured, most challenging and most breathtakingly scenic. Those passionate about both golf and birds will be interested to know that the club is known for its prolific birdlife.

The fact that people have been playing golf at Parkview Golf Club for more than a century speaks volumes about this fantastic facility and everything that it has to offer. It is Johannesburg's oldest golf club and one of its most prestigious, and has hosted world-renowned tournaments such as the South African Open and the South African PGA Championship.

Waterkloof

There are many reasons why residents of Waterkloof Marina Retirement Estate love their home. For a start, they get to enjoy an active social way of life in a tranquil and scenic setting. Peace of mind is on offer for all residents, with on-site frail care, dementia care and medical support all on offer. Thanks to fishing opportunities, picnic spots, braai facilities and a fully-equipped lifestyle centre, life at Waterkloof Marina Retirement Estate is as full and active - or as relaxed and laid back - as every resident wants it to be.

The nearby Waterkloof Golf Club is home to some green complexes that are described as "very challenging", but the course is in great condition and offers a great game for players of all abilities. Players love the course for the scenery, the open fairways and the friendly accommodating staff. The Pretoria Country Club is also a stone's throw from home for residents of Waterkloof Marina Retirement Estate.

Gauteng offers many great retirement options, whether or not you're a keen golfer. To find your ideal retirement home, whether you're looking to buy or rent, get in touch with the CSi Property Group. We have decades of experience in helping Gauteng residents get settled and make the most of their retirement years.