About Bobby Locke
Arthur D'Arcy "Bobby" Locke was a South African professional golfer. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won The Open Championship four times and 15 PGA Tour events in total.
20 November 1917, Germiston, 70 Nottingham Road, Kensington, Johannesburg.
Often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world. 1949, 1950, 1952, 1957
He turned professional in March 1938 at the age of 20. And finished 1960 due to injury from a car accident
In South Africa, ultimately recording over 50 significant victories in his home country.
The PGA Tour is the organiser of professional golf tours in North America.
Most consecutive cuts made – 19 (1936 Open Championship – 1952 Masters)
Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (1949 U.S. Open – 1951 Open Championship)
Under the category of great putters in golf history, and was originally inducted in Pinehurst. worldgolfhalloffame.org/bobby-locke
Bobby Locke Festival
November 6th - 10th 2024
Don’t forget to book your spots in the next Bobby Locke Festival of Golf! This is our flagship week of the year, and it’s not one to miss, so give us a call on 011-646 5400 to find out more and reserve your times! #bobbylocke #festivalofgolf #homeofgolf #Parkview #favoriteweekoftheyear
Clubhouse Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 8am – 9pm
Saturday: 7am – 10pm
Sunday: 8am – 9pm
Monday: Closed
Our Location
Restaurant Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 10am – 7pm
Saturday: 11am – 8pm
Saturday: 11am – 7pm
Monday: Closed
Festival Competitions
Sponsors Day
Wednesday - 06 Nov '244 Ball Alliance
Captain's Day
Thursday - 07 Nov '244 Ball Alliance, 2 Scores to Count.
TBC
Friday - 08 Nov '24Six player foursomes,
Shotgun start, late morningBobby Locke Memorial
Saturday - 09 Nov '24Format is Individual Medal Best Nett. All Day event.
Only Full Ordinary, Life, Honorary, Senior, Student Members, Intermediate members are eligible to compete.President's Day
Sunday - 10 Nov '244 Ball Alliance, 2 scores to count - with a twist
9:30am Shotgun start
President's Day is for Parkview members.
Festival Enquiry
South Africa’s definitive course rankings system, previously established in Golf Digest South Africa Magazine
The Top 100 Golf Courses team comprises passionate and deeply experienced travelling golfers brought together by their collective love for the game.