This challenging but fair course is worthy of local renown and is greater than the sum of its pastoral origins. It is a rare Harry colt classic beautifully routed over rolling down land, with green complexes that you had better take seriously. I was lucky enough to be a member here for one golden year. What a warm welcome I had. I would have moved next door but the proximity to London makes house prices beyond me. Never the less, Make no mistake, this club is on the front foot; progressive maintenance and improvement. Professionally run. Inclusive. They are unabashed about improving the course. They are unapologetic about accommodating keen golfers. It is a course that can’t be described in simple terms. In January the course is dry but soft, the rough is down and you can shoot at the pins. In June the Rough is up, the ball runs in to trouble and having the right line in to the greens is paramount. It is a course that is a very playable chameleon throughout the twelve months. It is like being a member at three different courses. Long term members have rightly said it is the best condition for a generation. There are some stunning holes here that have the wow factor about them. No two holes are the same. A fabulous day out then, on an ex Open qualifier with spectacular London views awaits. The essence of Effingham for me was the fact that you fancy every shot. It is fun to play. Challenging but doable . I never felt like the course was against me. (despite my numbers!) The more you play here the more you can enjoy. 30 minutes from London. As for me I'm off to Hampshire but you will be hard pressed to find a warmer welcome and more enjoyable golf in Surrey than Effingham...JCB LAY