Churt Rd,
Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6HX
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The Hindhead Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Heathland course. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
J.H. Taylor
51.122468
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15 miles SW of Guildford
Approaching on the A3 from Guildford, turn R at traffic lights in Hindhead onto the A287 direction Farnham. Follow this road for 1.6 mls (through Beacon Hill). Golf Club is on your right.
Hindhead
Hindhead Golf Club: On your first visit to Hindhead, you could be forgiven for thinking it a rather technical shot-maker's course. But the more you become acquainted with J.H. Taylor's layout, the more you'll appreciate the quality and challenge of this excellent heathland gem.
The front-nine plays through the bottom of two tree-lined valleys. After the relatively open and forgiving par-4 1st, things become distinctly more tree-lined and demanding. Often played from nicely elevated tees, the front-nine includes several tight and testing "valley" holes. The back-nine occupies less undulating terrain and is easier on the legs, while still presenting a tough test.
The rough here can be uncompromising and doesn't yield up stray balls easily; accuracy from the tee and staying on the short grass will pay dividends. In this scenic woodland setting, you may catch a glimpse of resident deer, and enjoy picturesque vistas over the surrounding wooded hills. One of the best views is enjoyed from the 19th hole!
Pick of the holes: the plunging short par-3 6th is handsomely framed by mature woodland. The hole features a two-tier green, with bunkers and heather protecting the left side and a swale sweeps around the right side.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and after midday on weekends.
Must book in advance. Recommended handicap limit: men 28 or lower; women 36 or lower. Proof of handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Players generally walk this course.
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Hindhead has been used as a Regional qualifying course for the Open Championship.
The Surrey town of Hindhead is popular with visitors to the adjacent Devil's Punch Bowl, a large natural amphitheatre and the source of many local stories and legends. Charles Dickens, among others, makes reference to the Devil's Punch Bowl in his novel Nicholas Nickleby.
England's 44th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Britain & Ireland's 96th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Petworth Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 3BQ
+44 (0)1428 651 251
Visit websiteOld and new combine to form a charming hamlet of distinctive buildings. Set in thirty acres of tranquil Surrey countryside, the small luxury Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa offers the perfect retreat for the discerning guest.
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Hindhead
West Surrey; Milford; Hankley Common; Liphook; Old Thorns; Blackmoor; West Sussex.
Bacon Lane, Churt, Surrey GU10 2QB
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Hankley Common; Hindhead
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