Designed by Willie Park, known by his peers and the first true genius of golf course architecture, the Old Course was opened in 1907. At 6479yards, this par 70 is not long, but is a great challenge, whatever your handicap. A well thought out game is required to beat the course, particularly the par 4, 4th hole, where a poorly placed drive leaves no shot to the green, and the par 5, 14th, where accuracy from the tee is paramount. The Old Course has some of the trickiest greens in Surrey. With many hidden slopes and undulations, local knowledge is a definite advantage.
The mature trees that line the fairways (including Eucalyptus, which fills the air during the warmer months) are home to some interesting features. Between the 14th and 15th fairways lies ‘Dick Turpin’s Cottage’. This cottage was previously an alehouse, and some say it was used as a hideout by the legendary highwayman. The ‘Kings House’ sits to the right of the 10th hole. This building was presented to King George V in 1935 and was later occupied by Lord Trenchard.
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