LONDON, ENGLAND

Sunningdale Golf Club (New Course)

Elevated tees, winding fairways, and raised greens define Colt's rugged heathland.

LONDON Ubicación
HEATHLAND Course type
18 HOYOS Holes
PAR 70 Par
TOP 100 MUNDIAL Reconocimiento

Beyond the Scorecard

Course established: 1923
Course designer/s: Harry Colt; later revised by Tom Simpson, Harry Colt, and John Morrison
Known for: Rugged heathland test beside the Old Course
Defining feature: Long carries from elevated heathland tees
World ranking: #41
UK & Ireland ranking: #13
National ranking: #3

The New Course's Athletic Test

The New Course at Sunningdale Golf Club opened in 1923 after rising membership and easier motor travel placed greater demand on the Old Course. Former club secretary Harry Colt designed a second layout with a more rugged feel, using narrow, winding fairways bordered by heather to lead towards small, often raised greens.

Its middle stretch changed considerably during the 1930s. Members criticised the steep climbing across the original 6th to 10th holes, prompting Tom Simpson to propose a replacement loop in 1934. When that version proved unpopular, Colt and John Morrison reassessed it in 1939. Their work reversed the loop, created the 6th dogleg, and helped establish the routing that remains.

The course rewards confident driving but rarely offers an easy target. The par-three 5th combines an elevated setting with views over the treetops towards Chobham Common, while later holes continue across open, heathery ground. Its blend of physical challenge, exposed carries, and restrained bunkering gives it a character distinct from its older neighbour.

Why Add This Course to Your Golf Experience

Sunningdale's New Course gives a London-region itinerary one of England's highest-ranked inland rounds within easy reach of the capital. Playing it alongside the Old Course creates a rare two-course stay where the architecture and playing character change without requiring another transfer.

Kinfern can build both into the same experience or pair the course with nearby Berkshire and Surrey heathlands. It is an excellent choice for golfers who value demanding shot-making, historic design, and the atmosphere of a renowned private club

Course Facts

Country: England
Region: London
Course type: Heathland

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