Dainfern is a golfing estate in

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. It is located in Region 1 and Region 5. Dainfern is between

and

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. Dainfern's postal code is 2055. Dainfern is sub-divided into several "villages" as it is quite large. Among these are Sherwood, Hampstead, Highgate, Montagu, Riverwood. It is an enclosed housing area. Dainfern Ridge and Dainfern Valley are smaller urban areas near Dainfern.

Facilities

Dainfern has an eighteen-hole

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surrounding the estate; the course has tarred pathways to enable

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s to access the course. The course was designed by the professional golfer

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. Other facilities include; tennis courts, swimming pools, a volleyball court, squash courts and hiking trails. The central club house contains a restaurant and other facilities.

Notable residents

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References

External links

Dainfern Golf Estate

Golfing in Dainfern
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