The course at Farnham Golf Club is a smooth blend of parkland and heathland with fine views towards the Hog’s Back. With smallish greens and a healthy 6,608 yards from the back tees, Farnham rewards accurate approach play.





Farnham Golf Club
The course at Farnham Golf Club is a smooth blend of parkland and heathland with fine views towards the Hog’s Back. With smallish greens and a healthy 6,608 yards from the back tees, Farnham rewards accurate approach play.





5
Of the many UK courses that I have played in 2017, Farnham was one of the highlights, probably as expectations were exceeded by some way. We often mention Surrey as being the strongest golf county in England and that is a true as ever – but the 2017 county rankings have Farnham at #30 – surely a little low?
The first two holes set the scene early, a good par-5 opener but an obvious birdie chance to be honest but the course gets one back at the 474 yard par-4 2nd – I would say that this course comes alive at the 5th ; a 374 yard hole with a great looking approach to a raised green. Once the 5th is complete, take time to look all around – the par-3 6th, the 8th green and the 7th and 9th holes are not far away. The reason to take all of this in, is that it is beautiful – Sunningdale is always the benchmark for heathland quality, well I will say it here that the look and feel of these holes are at a Sunningdale level – all of the way to the 11th tee in fact is just perfect.
Although the run of holes to end of the course are a little different – the strength is still there with top-end conditioning, presentation and attention to detail. The 13th, a par-3 at 168 yards is the only hole on the course that could do with a little re-think as the bunkering is not great and in places the slope of the green is too severe. The par-3 15th however is near perfect; 208 yards across a valley with ground bringing anything left of the green back towards the putting surface. The 18th gives a chance to finish on a high; a 500 yard hole that many players despite being a little uphill and turning right will get close to in 2 shots.
Great club atmosphere at the club at Farnham too; friendly members and attentive staff give a warm welcome.
Very happy to have played here and in direct comparison with many on the second tier Surrey courses, Farnham stands proud.
Andy Newmarch
Overall rating
4.0
Overall rating
4.0
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