The Old Course opened for play in 1904. Walton Heath is less than 20 miles to the south of the centre of London. It is 700ft/213m above sea level, yet it is usually described as an inland links, the drainage is excellent, the turf beautifully crisp, the lies tight, the bunkers deep and encrusted with heather, and the greens firm and swift. The Old Course plays to a championship length of 7462 yards and a par of 72. It is ranked in the world’s top 100 golf courses.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Founded
1903
Type
Parkland
Architect
WH Fowler
Length
6613
Holes
18
Par
72
SSS
74
Location
Deans Lane, Walton on the Hill, Surrey KT20 7TP