Sunningdale Golf Club, Golf club in Sunningdale, England.
Sunningdale Golf Club comprises two 18-hole courses laid out across heathland with sandy soil and mixed woodland. Both layouts follow classical design principles with varied hole configurations spread across extensive grounds west of London.
The Old Course was founded in 1900 and designed by Willie Park Jr., while Harry Colt created the New Course which opened in 1923. These two phases of development reflect the continuity between different design philosophies of early British golf architects.
The club holds significance in golf circles for hosting competitions and attracting serious players who value technical design. The way both courses integrate with the heathland creates a specific golfing tradition that appeals to those seeking challenging play.
Access to both courses is available Monday through Thursday and requires advance bookings. Reservations can open up to 12 months ahead, so planning in advance is important.
In 1926, golfer Bobby Jones played a notable round where he scored 33 total strokes for each hole over 18 holes. This unusual symmetry in his scoring made that day a memorable moment in the club's golfing history.
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