LONDON, ENGLAND

Goodwood Downs

Braid's downland course climbs through Goodwood's valleys high above Chichester.

LONDON Location
18 HOLES Holes
PAR 72 Par

Beyond the Scorecard

Course established: 1914
Course designers: James Braid
National ranking: Candidate Status
Known for: James Braid's dramatic South Downs routing
Defining feature: Fast fairways across steep downland valleys

Through Goodwood's Downland Valleys
The Downs Course gives an England golf experience a demanding inland round close to Chichester, with the Park Course offering a gentler second layout on the same estate. Goodwood also brings accommodation and dining into one stop, alongside its wider sporting attractions.

Kinfern can include the course within a London-region itinerary, using it as a southern extension alongside Surrey or Berkshire heathlands. The estate setting suits groups who want a serious round while keeping the rest of the day easy to organise.

Why Add This Course to Your Golf Experience

Few rounds place golfers so directly inside the history and pressure of The Open. The course rewards patience and sound positioning, while its closing holes ask players to manage risk when fatigue and the prevailing wind can influence every decision.

For an experience centred on Scotland’s most respected championship venues, this round adds a distinct strategic test on the Angus coast. It sits naturally alongside courses across Kinfern's St Andrews golf region and can be included when shaping a tailored golf experience around celebrated links.

Course Facts

Country: England
Region: London
Item type: Golf

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