Sunningdale Golf Club- Old course (Senior Open Championship Venue)

Credit: Photography by Kevin Diss

Sunningdale Golf Club- Old course (Senior Open Championship Venue)

The Old Course was the pioneering masterpiece on the Surrey/Berkshire sand-belt, which has since become a hub for top-tier golf courses. The land was crafted into a golfing gem by Willie Park Junior and opened to players in 1901. As the first secretary of the club Harry Colt made significant changes to the course notably moving the 4th, 7th and 12th green to where they remain today.

Sunningdale’s Old Course is renowned as one of the best inland courses in the British Isles known for its classic appeal and stunning scenery surrounded by tall pines, birches, and oaks, the course provides a peaceful yet challenging environment for golfers. The club's emblem, an oak tree, honors the impressive specimen tree standing proudly beside the 18th green.

The Old course at Sunningdale Golf Club frequently ranks top 30 in courses around the world and ranked 2nd in top 100 courses in England for 2025. The old course has held the Curtis Cup, Senior Open Championship and the Women's British Open.

Useful Information

A current handicap certificate is required. The maximum handicap index is 18.4 for men and 24.4 for ladies. The Old and New Courses are championship courses and are not suitable for beginners
Visitor bookings are available Monday to Thursday from May to October and must be arranged in advance
Players are expected to wear smart, conventional golf clothing in keeping with the traditions of the Club
Caddies are available and must be booked in advance. Caddies carry one bag only
Complimentary push trolleys and club hire are available. Electric trolleys are not available for hire
Sunningdale is a non-buggy course. Buggies are only permitted for medical reasons with supporting documentation, and a caddie must drive the buggy
Mobile phone calls are not permitted on the courses or in the Clubhouse and should be made from the car park

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