KZN: A Photographic Historical Record

Sport & Sports Clubs

Durban Country Club was opened on December 9, 1922 on a course built by George Waterman.(There is a Waterman Bar in the Club). This made it only the second club in Durban coming after the Royal Durban Club at Greyville. Many great players like Gary Player, Bobby Locke, Ernie Els John Bland and Jackie Mercer have played here, just to mention a few. The Club has hosted many South African Opens (17) and the course is rated amongst the top 100 courses in the world. The Club is built in Cape Dutch style and has many eateries, bars and meeting rooms. The Club also supports tennis, squash, bowls and is used by many people as a base to access the local beaches and stadiums. The course alongside the M4 and running close to the beach is in excellent condition and is rated: Champs: SAGU 72. This album has images of the Club House itself, other facilities and some of the course itself.

KZN: A Photographic Historical Record