Worplesdon Golf Club: Course Review, Tee Times and Key Info

Worplesdon Golf Club Key Information

Worplesdon is one of the classic Surrey heathland courses that appear in our Top 100 golf courses UK&I rankings.

JF Abercromby was responsible for the original layout at Worplesdon back in 1908, but it was Sunningdale Old Course architect, Willie Park Jnr who oversaw construction of the greens and bunkering.

It’s a fantastically pretty layout, particularly when the heather is in bloom. Recently the club has worked hard on the course with a view to emphasising the natural heathland elements. It's one of the very best golf courses in Surrey.

The design uses the natural contours well with only small changes in elevation, but several holes are dog-legged over heather to make straight hitting necessary. You do not feel crowded on the course as holes flow well throughout.

This is a club with a great heritage. Former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour was first captain, HRH The Prince of Wales held the position in 1933.

Worplesdon has hosted many notable competitions, but the most famous and historic is the annual Mixed Foursomes tournament.

In his book “Golf Between Two Wars” Bernard Darwin wrote chapters on: The Open, Ryder Cup and Amateur Championship. He also wrote a chapter on the Worplesdon Mixed Foursomes – it says a great deal about the prestige of this event. Indeed, in the early years, the Mixed Foursomes attracted the cream of Britain’s golfing talent.

Back in 1921, England international Miss Eleanor Helme and Walker Cup player T.A. Torrance won the first final. They defeated the famous brother and sister pairing of Joyce Wethered and Roger Wethered.

From then, the honours board reads like a who’s who of British golf. Cecil Leitch, Leonard Crawley, Bruce Critchley, Angela and Michael Bonallack and Jessie Valentine were all victors.

On course, the first four holes loop round and back to the clubhouse, and heather and pine are an almost constant companion.

The ‘signature’ hole is the delightful 10th played over a pond although strangely enough the hole is more Augusta than Surrey and the water is not really representative of the challenges waiting elsewhere.

Back-to-back par 5s immediately follow across the road in a particularly strong sequence of four holes that are completed by a well-bunkered par 3 and then the toughest two-shotter on the course, the 14th - I always enjoy this section of the layout.

The closing four are all very pretty, and no matter how you play, it would be a cheerless person not to enjoy the fine golf on offer at Worplesdon.

With large heather areas restored and all 80 bunkers having been renovated, Worplesdon has been working hard to elevate their offering.

What's new for 2025/26? What our panellists said…

Cathal Devlin

Stunning and blissful heathland golf that you can immerse yourself in for the duration of your visit. I found it hard to fathom how dangerous the road crossing is! Fortunately, the holes across the road are worth risking your life for!

John Drake

Some good additions to the practice facilities and warm and helpful staff add to the appeal and experience of the day. A warm welcome to a classic heathland course from start to finish. The opening section eases you into the round and warms you for the tests to come.

John Slater

Club is pushing forward continually with improvements to the golf experience – new short game area, tree thinning for condition and visuals. Course condition continually getting better. The pretty 10^th hole over a lake might have been airlifted in from Wentworth.

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Best Courses Near to Worplesdon Golf Club

WEST HILL

West Hill is home to tip-top heathland golf. Dating back to 1907, it is largely unchanged in terms of design though greatly and consistently improved in presentation and conditioning. There are five short holes and just two par 5s, and despite the Hill in its name, the walking is easy. A brilliant journey through the pines in Surrey’s prime heathland territory

WOKING

Woking has long been regarded as architecturally significant. The short par-4 start is followed by a superb par 3 recently enhanced by the removal of a large oak and bunker improvements. There’s no let-up in quality throughout, with the vista from the elevated 6th tee perhaps the best on the course. A case study in strategic course design as well as a beautiful place to play.

For more great courses around Worplesdon Golf Club, check out our guide to the best golf courses in Surrey.

Best Places to Stay Near Worplesdon Golf Club

Premier Inn Woking West - Book now direct
A leafy canal-side location in the village of Horsell, the Premier Inn always delivers an excellent bed and a comfy room. There's ample parking and a good Beefeater restaurant - excellent breakfasts and just a short drive to Worplesdon Golf Club.

Harbour Hotel Guildford - Book now at Booking.com
Set in a contemporary glass-fronted building, this 4-star hotel is a one minute walk from the cobbled High Street of Guildford. Guests can enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, which features a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, stone oven sauna, aromatic crystal steam room and relaxation room. Good restaurant.

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Worplesdon Golf Club Historical Top 100 Ranking UK&I

• 2025/26 - 63
• 2023/24 - 60
• 2021/22 - 63
• 2019/20 - 64
• 2017/18 - 63
• 2015/16 - 68
• 2013/14 - 72
• 2011/12 - 76
• 2009/10 - 79

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