Course

The course measures a challenging 6523 yards from the Championship tees and 6317 yards from the medal tees. The course has four par 4 holes of over 400 yards and four par 5s. Its tight fairways, lined with an abundance of heather, gorse and trees, puts a large premium on accuracy.

The biggest defence of the course are its greens, which are true, fast with subtle breaks and borrows. They are considered among the best in southern England.

With its undulating fairways, heather, gorse and trees, the course is a joy to play, is always well manicured throughout the year and retains its heathland character with fast-running fairways and greens.

The Course was designed by Arthur Croome in 1922 and finished after his early death by his partner Tom Simpson. Both were supporters of the 'Strategic' as opposed to the 'Penal' school of course design, meaning that the golfer is rewarded for course strategy rather than long hitting.

In 2020, five new holes remodelled by Tom McKenzie were opened for play.  These new holes remained faithful to the original design philosphy but enhanced the layout and greatly increased the strategic challenge to players of all abilities.

Click on this link to see a History of the Design.

Click on this link to see Handicap Conversion Tables 

Check out the gallery of images in the Hole by Hole descriptions and diagrams.