The Heath,
Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1AL
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Dean Lintott (PGA, Club Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Wooded heathland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
Original nine holes date from 1894. Significant redesign by Donald Steel (1980s).
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In Puttenham / 4.5 mi W of Guildford.
Puttenham
Puttenham Golf Club: located just a couple of miles southwest of the cathedral city of Guildford, you'll find another of Surrey's classic heathland gems. Not overly long at just over 6,100 yards from the tips, there's several short par-4s for long-hitters to tilt at, although accuracy from the tee will serve your cause just as well.
On this out-and-back layout, you'll not only brush past Puttenham cricket ground on the left of the par-4 2nd, but you'll also be guided by plenty of fairway-lining heather and tall elegant Scots pine. The greens here, not overly large and often circular, will deftly test you skills with the short stick.
Visitors welcome on weekdays.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course.
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Lying halfway between the town of Farnham to the west, and city of Guildford to the east, the village of Puttenham sits just below the Hog's Back, one of the the narrowest sections of the North Downs. Close to the golf is an opulent and now private mansion house, Puttenham Priory, which originally dates from 1266.
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Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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