Country Club Auckland Park

Club History

Established in 1906, The Country Club Johannesburg (Auckland Park) opened its Auckland Park clubhouse in December 1906 and later expanded with a second estate at Woodmead. The club has a long heritage of gardens, sporting, and social facilities and retained the historic Auckland Park clubhouse while developing golf facilities at Woodmead. More information can be found on Wikipedia.

Social Activities

Regular member social programming includes wine dinners, family fun days, seasonal events (Easter, Christmas, Halloween), Starlight Classics, jazz events, organized Club runs and cycles, padel and pickleball socials, tennis socials, and many member-led club events and dinners. Further details are available on the club's website.

Recreational Amenities

Auckland Park comprises about 14 hectares of heritage gardens, including the Rose Garden, Veldgrass, Herb Garden, and Cloud Garden. The club also features boutique accommodation, multiple restaurants, bars, a pool pavilion, and extensive outdoor lawns and event spaces. More about these amenities can be found here.

Sport Facilities

Both Auckland Park and Woodmead offer a broad range of sports facilities, including two 18-hole championship golf courses (Woodmead and Rocklands), a 9-hole Mashie course, driving range, and academy. Additional sports facilities include floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, bowling greens, croquet lawns, cricket oval and nets, padel courts, pickleball courts, gyms, swimming pools, as well as running and cycling tracks and MTB trails. More information can be found on the club's sports page.

Golf Facilities

The club features a 36-hole golf complex, which includes two 18-hole championship courses (Woodmead and Rocklands) and a 9-hole Mashie course at Woodmead. The Woodmead course has a Par 72 and measures 6,803 metres, while the Rocklands course also has a Par 72 and measures 6,813 metres. For further details, visit Wikipedia.

Fitness Centers

The Auckland Park location includes a gym with spinning and aerobics/pilates studios, while Woodmead features a gym with spinning and aerobics studios. More information is available on the club's website.

Dining Experiences

The Country Club Johannesburg offers formal dining and casual family lunches across multiple venues, including The Club Room, The Gallery, Patio, Members' Restaurant & Bar, Sandwedge, and the Pool Pavilion. Menu options include sushi, pizza, and à la carte dishes, with specials such as Monday Madness (50% off pizzas, excluding public holidays). More details can be found on their dining page.

Event Spaces

The club provides extensive function and banqueting facilities across Auckland Park and Woodmead, suitable for weddings, conferences, banquets, and corporate events. Available spaces include ballrooms, the Rainbow Room, Terrace Room, Aviary, Pool Pavilion, gardens, and terraces. For more information, visit here.

Family and Children

The club is an inclusive environment for young and old, where families and friends can meet, exercise, dine, and relax. The site highlights a "CCJ Kids" offering, which includes a praised "kids action club" and references kids' parties. More about family activities can be found on the club's website.

Youth Programs

Cricket coaching is available at Woodmead for all levels and ages. Sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the cricket nets and on the oval, run by Club 44, which offers group sessions and private coaching options. More information is available on the club's cricket page.

Seasonal Events

The club organizes recurring seasonal and calendar events such as Easter and Christmas events, Halloween, wine dinners, and special series like Starlight Classics and scheduled jazz events. More details can be found on their website.

Accommodation Options

Auckland Park's Dormy House is a boutique on-site hotel with eighteen en-suite rooms available to members, reciprocal members, and wedding/function guests. The bridal couple may receive a complimentary night subject to availability. More about accommodation can be found here.

Access Policies

Membership is individual, with each applicant completing their own form. One membership grants access to both Auckland Park and Woodmead. New applicants are placed on a waiting list, and election is required. Entrance fees are payable within 30 days of election, and subscription payment options include monthly debit orders. More information can be found on the club's joining page.

Wedding Services

The club offers full wedding services with multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception venues. A dedicated wedding coordinator is available, along with member and non-member packages and on-site accommodation options for guests. More details can be found on the club's wedding page.

Corporate Services

Corporate services include conference and banqueting facilities, tailored corporate cricket and golf days, and team-building options using the club's event spaces. Catering and function packages are also available. More information can be found on their banqueting page.

Community Engagement

The CCJ Foundation is a registered charitable fund that assists previously disadvantaged employees of the club and supports community causes such as children, education, and animal welfare. Activities include fundraising initiatives and donations to support vulnerable families. More about the foundation can be found on the club's website.

Membership Joining

Applicants begin by completing the club's membership application form, which requires proposer/seconder references, an interview, and committee election. Many applicants are placed on a waiting list. The club publishes entrance fees and annual subscription tables, which can be found on their joining page.

Guest Access

Club rules allow members to introduce guests, with restrictions for guests residing within the club's 100 km radius. Members are responsible for their guests' conduct and any damage or charges incurred. Temporary membership and reciprocity arrangements are available under defined conditions. More details can be found in the club's rules document.

Affiliations

The club has reciprocity arrangements with a number of prestigious country clubs in South Africa and around the world. More information on affiliations can be found on their reciprocity page.