Country Clubs & Golf
Surrey has one of the densest concentrations of top-quality golf in the world. Several clubs host Open qualifying; others are among the most private in England.
Championship & Tournament Venues
Wentworth Club
Probably the best-known golf and country club in England, home to three championship courses including the legendary West Course. Host of the annual BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth also offers extensive leisure, tennis, spa, and dining facilities for its international membership.
Sunningdale Golf Club
Founded in 1900 with the celebrated Old Course designed by Willie Park Jr, and the New Course added by Harry Colt in 1923. Sunningdale is widely regarded as the premier inland golf club in England, regularly hosting Open Championship qualifying and international amateur events.
Walton Heath Golf Club
A first-rate heathland club with two Herbert Fowler-designed courses, the Old and the New. Walton Heath has hosted the Ryder Cup, European Open, and numerous professional championships. Its windswept heather-lined fairways provide a links-like challenge in a an exposed Surrey hilltop.
Foxhills Club & Resort
A large country club and resort set in 400 acres of Surrey parkland, featuring two championship golf courses, an extensive spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, and multiple dining options. Foxhills works well for families who want golf alongside pools, spa, tennis, and dining.
Exclusive Private Clubs
Queenwood Golf Club
An intensely private golf club, designed by David McLay Kidd and opened in 2001. With a strictly limited membership and an emphasis on the pure golfing experience, Queenwood offers an immaculately maintained course through mature Surrey woodland and heathland.
St George's Hill Golf Club
Set within the private St George's Hill private estate, this Harry Colt-designed course has been a haven for the golfing elite since 1913. Three loops of nine holes wind through towering pines and rhododendrons, offering a supremely private and beautiful golfing experience.
The Wisley
A Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed course set in beautiful Surrey heathland, offering 27 holes of championship-standard golf. The Wisley combines American-style course design with English heathland character, and with very good practice facilities and a well-appointed clubhouse.
Burhill Golf Club
A distinguished club with two fine courses: the Old Course, originally laid out in 1907, and the modern New Course. Set in mature parkland beside the River Mole, Burhill is a proper English parkland club with good facilities and a sociable membership.
Surrey Heathland Classics
Worplesdon Golf Club
One of the gems of the Surrey heathland belt, designed by J.F. Abercromby and opened in 1908. Famous for hosting the Worplesdon Mixed Foursomes since 1921, the course weaves through heather, pine, and silver birch on classic sandy subsoil.
West Hill Golf Club
A classic heathland course designed by Cuthbert Butchart, opening in 1910, set amidst pine, heather, and silver birch. West Hill is consistently ranked among the finest courses in Surrey and is known for its quiet setting and always being in excellent condition.
Woking Golf Club
Founded in 1893, Woking is one of the original Surrey heathland courses and a pioneer of inland golf in England. Its Tom Dunn layout, later improved by leading architects, remains a challenging and beautiful test of golf through classic heather and pine terrain.
New Zealand Golf Club
A hidden gem among the Surrey heathland courses, designed by Mure Fergusson and refined by Tom Simpson. Named after a nearby area of heathland rather than the country, the club offers a superb and secluded golfing experience through classic heather-lined fairways.
Surrey's Golfing Heritage
Surrey has over 140 golf courses. That number alone would be impressive, but the quality is what stands out. The heathland belt running through Woking, Brookwood and West Byfleet packs Woking Golf Club (founded 1893), Worplesdon, West Hill and the New Zealand Golf Club within a few miles of each other. Sandy soil, heather-lined fairways and fast drainage mean these courses play well all year. Inland golf in England more or less started here.
The big names are well represented. Wentworth in Virginia Water hosts the BMW PGA Championship and needs no introduction. Sunningdale regularly stages Open Championship Final Qualifying on its Old and New courses. Walton Heath, up on an exposed hilltop with two Herbert Fowler-designed layouts, hosted the 1981 Ryder Cup. Five-time Open Champion James Braid was its club professional for 46 years.
At the private end, Queenwood near Ottershaw (David McLay Kidd, opened 2001) keeps a strictly limited membership. St George's Hill in Weybridge threads Harry Colt-designed holes through towering pines inside a gated estate. The Wisley offers 27 holes of Robert Trent Jones Jr heathland. But Surrey isn't all members-only. Foxhills near Chertsey has two championship courses plus a spa and resort. Burhill in Walton-on-Thames runs two solid parkland courses with a friendly, sociable feel. There's something at every level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf course in Surrey?
Sunningdale Golf Club is widely regarded as the best golf course in Surrey. Its Old Course, designed by Willie Park Jr in 1900, and the New Course by Harry Colt in 1923 are both consistently ranked among the finest inland courses in England. Sunningdale regularly hosts Open Championship Final Qualifying and international amateur events.
Can you play Wentworth as a visitor?
Wentworth Club is a private members’ club, so general visitor green fees are not available. However, non-members can experience the courses through corporate hospitality days, charity events, and as guests of existing members. The BMW PGA Championship, held each September, is the main public-facing event when spectators can visit the grounds.
How many golf courses are in Surrey?
Surrey has over 140 golf courses, giving it one of the densest concentrations of golf in the world. These range from world-famous championship venues like Wentworth, Sunningdale, and Walton Heath to accessible pay-and-play courses and members’ clubs. The Surrey heathland belt around Woking alone has more than a dozen championship-standard courses within a few miles of each other.
Which Surrey courses have hosted the Open qualifying?
Sunningdale Golf Club regularly hosts Open Championship Final Qualifying on its Old and New courses. Walton Heath Golf Club has also been used as an Open qualifying venue. Both clubs are among the most highly regarded inland courses in England and have hosted numerous professional championships.
What is the most exclusive golf club in Surrey?
Queenwood Golf Club near Ottershaw is widely considered the most exclusive golf club in Surrey, and intensely private. Designed by David McLay Kidd and opened in 2001, it has a strictly limited membership and an emphasis on the pure golfing experience through mature woodland and heathland.
Are there any affordable golf courses in Surrey?
Yes, Surrey has numerous affordable options alongside its famous private clubs. Foxhills Club & Resort near Chertsey offers two championship courses as part of a resort membership with spa and leisure facilities. Burhill Golf Club in Walton-on-Thames provides two fine courses with a sociable atmosphere. Many municipal and pay-and-play courses across the county offer golf at accessible price points.
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