Sunningdale Golf Club golf course in Berkshire, England - Championship course designed by Willie Park Jr. (Old), Harry Colt (New), established 1900
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Sunningdale Golf Club

Berkshire Est. 1900 Willie Park Jr. (Old), Harry Colt (New)
Championship
Course Type
1900
Established
6,609 yds
Length
Berkshire
Location
About the Course

Sunningdale Golf Club

Sunningdale Golf Club represents the gold standard of heathland golf, with its Old Course consistently ranked among the finest inland courses in the world. The layout flows naturally through ancient heather, silver birch, and pine, with each hole presenting a unique strategic challenge that rewards thoughtful play and precise execution.

The club's championship pedigree is unmatched, having hosted numerous prestigious events including the Walker Cup, European Open, and Senior Open Championship. The Old Course is particularly famous for Bobby Jones's 'perfect round' of 66 in qualifying for the 1926 Open Championship, a round that featured 33 shots and 33 putts.

Beyond the world-class golf, Sunningdale offers an experience steeped in tradition and excellence. The elegant clubhouse, impeccable course conditioning, and warm hospitality create an atmosphere that has attracted royalty, champions, and discerning golfers for over a century. Both courses provide a pure heathland experience that showcases the very best of English golf architecture.

18Holes
70Par
6,609Yards
Sunningdale Golf Club golf course view showcasing Championship design by Willie Park Jr. (Old), Harry Colt (New)
Est.1900
Signature Holes

Notable Holes

A selection of the most memorable and challenging holes on the course

Sunningdale Golf Club Hole 5 - Oak, Par 4, 410 yards
5

Oak

410 yardsPar 4

A classic heathland par 4 that doglegs gently left through silver birch and heather. The drive must be positioned carefully to open up the approach to a well-protected green with subtle borrows.

Sunningdale Golf Club Hole 10 - Pond, Par 4, 478 yards
10

Pond

478 yardsPar 4

One of the finest par 4s in England, this hole demands a long, accurate drive followed by a precise approach over a pond to a green set against a backdrop of pine trees. The strategic challenge is immense.

Sunningdale Golf Club Hole 13 - Plateau, Par 3, 185 yards
13

Plateau

185 yardsPar 3

A demanding par 3 playing to an elevated plateau green surrounded by deep bunkers and heather. The putting surface slopes from back to front, making club selection and distance control crucial.

Sunningdale Golf Club Hole 14 - Elbow, Par 5, 509 yards
14

Elbow

509 yardsPar 5

A strategic three-shot par 5 that doglegs sharply right around heather and gorse. The second shot must be positioned carefully to set up an approach to a green protected by bunkers and natural hazards.

Sunningdale Golf Club Hole 16 - Short, Par 3, 162 yards
16

Short

162 yardsPar 3

A beautiful short hole where the green is set in a natural amphitheatre surrounded by heather and pine. The putting surface features subtle contours that make two-putting a genuine challenge.

Sunningdale Golf Club Hole 18 - Home, Par 4, 432 yards
18

Home

432 yardsPar 4

A magnificent finishing hole that plays uphill to a green set before the elegant clubhouse. The approach must carry bunkers and avoid the heather, with the historic building providing a perfect backdrop.

Gallery

Course Views

Sunningdale Golf Club golf course view 1 showing Championship features and landscape
Sunningdale Golf Club golf course view 2 showing Championship features and landscape
Sunningdale Golf Club golf course view 3 showing Championship features and landscape
Sunningdale Golf Club golf course view 4 showing Championship features and landscape
Sunningdale Golf Club golf course view 5 showing Championship features and landscape