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Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0EE
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The Leatherhead Club AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Wooded parkland. Gently undulating terrain - two moderate slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Peter Paxton
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2.5 mi N of Leatherhead / 20 mi SW of central London.
The Leatherhead Club (formerly Leatherhead Golf Club, and originally Surrey Golf Club): located amongst the opulent housing of the Pachesham estate, Leatherhead is one of Surrey's older established golf clubs. It underwent quite an upheaval in the mid-1980s, when the M25 London Orbital motorway threatened. As it was, the southern tip of the course and the clubhouse were lost to the motorway, and a new clubhouse and slightly changed routing came into being.
Both nines of this enjoyable, gently undulating parkland layout are characterised by plenty of variety. Not overly long at just over 6,100 yards from the tips, there's several short par-4s to try and take advantage of, especially on the shorter back-nine. The counter-balance to the short par-4s at 11, 13, 14 and 17, is a quartet of good length par-3s at 9, 12, 15 and 18.
For much of the time, the layout gently rolls along good-width tree-lined fairways, with significant bunkering to be avoided, especially greenside. There's also an abundance of fairway-crossing water ditches to navigate, especially on the front-nine.
The more undulating back-nine holes make an anti-clockwise tour past some of the estate's properties ... not least the grandiose Pachesham Towers. The drone of the M25 traffic becomes more noticeable on this inward half, especially as you play the short par-4s at 13 and 14.
Pick of the holes: the tough par-3 12th, which crosses a small ravine, is usually credited as the layout's signature hole. Perhaps the best of the longer holes is the gently doglegging par-5 16th. It climbs to a nicely elevated and well bunker-defended green, which sits close to the large modern clubhouse.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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The Leatherhead Club started life in 1903 with its nine-hole golf course laid out in the grounds of Pachesham Manor. In 1908 the club changed its name to Leatherhead Golf Club. The original course was the work of Scottish golf professional, and renowned ball and club-maker, Peter Paxton (born 1857 in Musselburgh, East Lothian).
Leatherhead GC's most famous golfer was its one-time professional Alf Perry (b. 1904 in Coulsdon, Surrey). Perry won The Open Championship by four strokes with a score of 283 at Muirfield. During his distinguished career he won several events on the British professional circuit, and also played in three Ryder Cup matches (1933, '35 and '37).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
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.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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