Walton Heath Golf Club

Two championship heathland courses

Walton Heath was founded in 1903, and Herbert Fowler designed the Old Course. The club says the Old Course has appeared in the world's top 100 rankings every year since they began in 1938. It is a par 72 of 7,174 yards from the championship tees, or 6,722 yards from the daily tees. The opening six holes are notably tough, and the finish starts with a 528-yard par 5 at the 13th. The New Course opened as nine holes in 1907 and became an 18-hole course in 1913. James Braid was the club's professional for more than 45 years.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors are welcome from 9.30am on weekdays and from midday at weekends and on bank holidays (11am in winter). An official handicap is not required, but visitors should be competent golfers. Caddies must be booked in advance through the caddie master and are paid in cash; there is no cash machine on site. Buggies are for members and their guests only. Trolleys can be hired, and hire clubs must be booked in advance. Smart golf attire is expected on the course.

Getting there

The club is near Reigate, Epsom and Leatherhead, minutes from junction 8 of the M25, and has mainline rail links from London Victoria and London Bridge to nearby stations. There is no halfway hut, so buy drinks and snacks before you tee off.

Highlights

• Venue of the 1981 Ryder Cup and the 2023 AIG Women's Open
• Old Course in world top 100 rankings every year since 1938, according to the club
• Two heathland courses, the Old (Herbert Fowler) and the New
• James Braid was club professional for more than 45 years

Good to know

• Visitors play from 9.30am on weekdays and from midday at weekends (11am in winter)
• An official handicap is not required, but visitors must be competent golfers
• Caddies must be booked in advance and are paid in cash on the day; there is no ATM on site
• Buggies are for members and guests only; trolleys and pre-booked hire clubs are available

Frequently asked questions