Sunningdale · England · Surrey
Sunningdale Golf Club
Old Course
Sunningdale Old — Willie Park Jr. bringing strategic golf to Surrey heathland
heathland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 5,780 m · 1901
At a glance
Sunningdale Old — Willie Park Jr. bringing strategic golf to Surrey heathland
Geography & setting
The course meanders through heather, pine forests, and sandy terrain to the west of London. The topography is distinctive yet flowing, offering numerous vistas of the Surrey Hills.
History
The Old Course at Sunningdale opened in 1901, designed by Willie Park Jr. It swiftly established itself as a quintessential English heathland course and has since hosted a multitude of amateur and professional competitions.
Architecture
Park's design masterfully employs diagonal bunkering, sloping fairways, and greens that are open from specific approach angles. While the holes are separated by the heath, they maintain a remarkable coherence.
The course in detail
The course is elegant, diverse, and generally less demanding than the New Course. The famous par-3 10th hole plays from an elevated tee to a green framed by dense heather.
Club experience
Sunningdale provides a highly traditional club experience, complete with caddies, a renowned lunch service, and access to two world-class golf courses.
Why play this course
; host of numerous major events.
Highlights
; host of numerous competitions including the Senior Open.
Rankings
- #22
- #42
Practical information
- Official website
- www.sunningdalegolfclub.co.uk/