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One of England’s top heathland courses, located some 700 feet above sea level it is constantly exposed to strong winds. There are two great courses here the Old and the New both consisting of classic heathland qualities; sandy soil, heather, bracken, gorse, tall pines and silver Birch. |
Walton Heath has impressive historical connections that include its first professional in 1904. Notable members have included Winston Churchill, Prince of Wales and Lloyd George.
In 1981 Walton Heath was host venue to the Ryder Cup
Over 20 PGA Matchplay events
5 European Open events
No.18 in Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland 2002 |
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| Details- The Old Course |
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| Course type : |
Heathland |
| Founded: |
1903 |
| Par : |
72 |
Yards : |
6800 |
SSS : |
73 |
| Designer : |
Herbert Fowler
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| It is the only club in the world to have had a reigning monarch as its captain, when the then Prince of Wales became Edward VII during his captaincy in 1935/36. Walton Heath has hosted over 60 major amateur and professional championships. This includes the 1981 Ryder Cup, 5 European Open Tournaments, 1991, 1989, 1987, 1980, 1978. Most recently Walton Heath held the 2002 English Amateur Championship. |
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| The New Course: |
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| Course type : |
Heathland |
Founded : |
72 |
Par : |
6615 |
Yards : |
72 |
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| Local Interest
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Windsor Castle: One of the houses of The Queen of England.
London: The capital of England with its famous landmarks, bridges, shopping areas and nightlife.
Hampton Court Palace: Former home of King Henry VIII on the banks of the river Thames.
Royal Horticultural Society: This society has its famous gardens at Wisley.
Royal Botanical Gardens: Based at Kew these gardens are internationally famous. |
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| Description |
The choice of courses in England is almost endless for the discerning golf visitor. There are mighty seaside links such as those of Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake,where the Amateur Championship was born and where Bobby Jones won the Open Championship in his historic Grand Slam year of 1930. There is plenty of historic interest in English golf, with the oldest existing course in England and Westward Ho in Devon. The club was formed there in 1864 and today sheep continue to grace the ancient links on this common land. |
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