Sunningdale Golf Club (Old)

England, United Kingdom

The Old course at Sunningdale is one of the British Isles’ most aesthetically pleasing inland courses. Arguably, it was the first truly great golf course to be built on the magical Surrey/Berkshire sand-belt.

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Sunningdale Golf Club (Old)

England SL5 9RR, United Kingdom

sunningdale.com +44 (0) 1344 621681

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Sunningdale Golf Club (Old)

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Jun. 30, 2026

5.5

Andrew Taylor-Lilley

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Where do you start when reviewing a course like those at Sunningdale?

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Do you talk about the sense of excitement and occasion when you arrive, the history, the beauty, the grandeur of the clubhouse or the magnificence of the courses? A trip to Sunningdale has long been on my bucket list and as I was fortunate enough to recently put a great big tick against that with a ...

Best holes: 7, 10, 12

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Jun. 17, 2026

Philip Smith

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Bucket list day of golf and it did not disappoint. From the grass range, to the friendly kid in the pro shop, to the historic club house and add to that mix an absolutely fantastic course. A must do in your golf life!

Best holes: 10, 16, 7

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Jun. 11, 2026

Mark Howson

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Sunningdale is one of those places that just feels special from the moment you arrive.

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There’s a real sense of history and calm, and both courses sit beautifully in the classic heathland landscape. The Old course is by far an away my favourite inlnd course.Playing there feels effortless in the best way — it’s challenging, but never overwhelming, and the routing just flows naturally. T...

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Jun. 11, 2026

Mark Howson

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Swinley Forest is one of those courses that just sticks with you.

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From the moment you arrive, it feels tucked away from everything else — quiet, natural, and a bit special. The heathland setting is beautiful, with pine-lined fairways and a real sense of space, and it never feels overly manicured or artificial.What I loved most is how enjoyable the course is to pla...

Best holes: 1

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Sep. 25, 2025

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Michael Wharton- Palmer

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I confess that this is my favourite course that I have played, so its elevated status as a maximum of 6 does indeed carry some bias.

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But another round there this week did nothing but convince me this is at the ultimate level of golf course architecture and as close to perfect as I have seen .It climbs in my architectural status each time I see it , the simple brilliance of the place just blows me away.The wonderfully subtle colle...

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Jul. 14, 2025

5.5

JeffArenson

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Golf's first great inland course is still one of the world's best.

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Willie Park Jr. created the bones of this course but Harry S. Colt made changes at the time of the gutta percha ball and elevated it to world class status (although Colt himself gives Park a lot of the credit for the course). A status that it still, deservedly, enjoys. I found this to be the better ...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Chris Wanless

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There are few places in golf that blend history, beauty, and architectural brilliance quite like Sunningdale’s Old Course.

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Designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1901, this is a course that has aged like a fine wine, remaining as relevant and captivating today as it was over a century ago.From the moment you step onto the property, there’s an undeniable sense of occasion. The elegant clubhouse, pristine conditions, the soft hue...

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Jan. 28, 2025

5.5

Rob Sebeston

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(Adding pic to prev review) .

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Its earned the nickname of the English Augusta which resonates when you take your seat in the classic clubhouse looking out to the large Oak Tree resembling one at Augusta with the green in the background. Like anything perfect it doesnt any superlatives. Its just tells it own story . One to def pla...

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Jan. 28, 2025

Rob Sebeston

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Sunningdale old is synonymous with old classic heathland golf at its absolute best and doesnt disappoint on any level.

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Jan. 12, 2025

5.5

Barry Jones

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What is it that sets Sunningdale apart from its near neighbours?

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. Sat at the NW end of the belt of greensand that starts at Walton and Reigate Heath and gives us Hankley & Hindhead, the 3 Ws, The Berkshire & Swinley and Sunningdale. The Old has 10 world-class heathland courses as a close comparison.Firstly the land at Sunningdale on the fringe of Chobham...

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