Sunningdale Golf Club New Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info

The 5th hole on the New Course at Sunningdale

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By Fergus Bisset

published 29 March 2023

Sunningdale Golf Club New Course Key Information

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Address	Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RR
Phone Number	01344 621681
Website	https://www.sunningdalegolfclub.co.uk
Email	info@sunningdalegolfclub.co.uk
Green Fees	£325
Visitor Times	Mon-Thurs
Par	70 (Men), 75 (Ladies)
Slope Rating	135 (Blues), 133 (Whites), 127 (Yellows), 140 (Reds, Ladies)
Opened	1923
Designed by	Harry Colt, Tom Simpson

Golf Monthly Verdict

A strong test of heathland golf with immaculate playing surfaces and captivating views. The par-3s are particularly strong and you'll find every element of your game has been examined by the time you get to the end of this Colt and Morrison gem.

REASONS TO PLAY

– One of the great heathland courses

– Striking setting with holes winding between pines and through heathers

– Played together with the Old Course, this is about the best day's golf you will get anywhere in the world

RANKINGS

UK & Ireland Top 100 Golf Courses 2023/24 - 10

Designed by Colt and Morrison, the New at Sunningdale opened for play in 1923 with the layout finalised by 1939. It has stood the test of time, Sunningdale’s New Course is a perfect heathland layout.

The New Course at Sunningdale delivers an exacting examination of the total game. The fairways are fairly generous but stray from the mown surfaces and trouble waits. You’ll generally find your ball, but it will probably require a hack out sideways either from heavy rough or Sunningdale’s notoriously punishing heather.

The greens are fast but receptive, though anything struck poorly or slightly off line will run off the putting surface. If the test had to be summarised in a single sentence it would be: Good shots will be rewarded and poor shots punished: The sign of an excellent layout.

Harry Colt’s legacy is perhaps best evidenced by the five, wonderful par-3s on the course. Each demands a precise tee shot, often to a deceptively narrow landing area. Only one of the five measures over 200 yards. It’s testament to the fact clever design rather than length makes a short hole challenging.

There are some stunning views as you make your way round the New Course. Perhaps the best comes on the 6th tee. From an elevated position you look out over the surrounding countryside before firing down to the fairway below. It’s an inspiring spot.

The clubhouse and facilities are absolutely superb and, a day’s golf here with a round on both the New and Old is tough to beat.

What The Top 100 Panel Said

Tim Gorman

A memorable layout with changes in elevation on most holes with raised greens/run-offs. The course winds its way through a mix of mature deciduous and coniferous woodland. The views are almost entirely of the course giving a very private feel without ever being claustrophobic.

Mike Chapman

The course fits beautifully into its surroundings... The challenge is there for every shot – whether it is a tight drive or an approach to a well-guarded green complex. There is also the real possibility of being left with a near impossible shot if you are out of position! The New is the less famous of the two courses at Sunningdale, but in some ways provides a sterner test.

Sunningdale Golf Club New Course Location

Sunningdale Golf Club New Course Green Fees

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11th Apr - 27th Jul	£325
29th Aug - 26th Oct	£325
36 holes (one round Old, one round New)	£550

Visit the Sunningdale Golf Club website for more information on booking

Sunningdale Golf Club New Course Scorecard

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Best Places to Stay Near Sunningdale Golf Club New Courses

Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa - Book now at Booking.com

Styled like a French chateau, this historical manor is 1.5 miles from Ascot Racecourse and just over a mile from Sunningdale GC. It has a relaxing spa with swimming pool and gym, and boasts an AA Rosette-rated restaurant.

Royal Berkshire - Book now at Booking.com
An elegant country house hotel in the Berkshire countryside, just over a mile from Sunningdale GC. The buidling dates from the early 18th century and offers a traditional vibe. They do a famously good breakfast.

Sunningdale New Golf Club Gallery

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Tournaments hosted at Sunningdale

News of the World Matchplay
The Walker Cup
The European Open
The Open Championship Qualifying
The Women's British Open
The Senior Open

Sunningdale Golf Club New Course Historical Top 100 Ranking UK&I

2023/24 - 10
2021/22 - 10
2019/20 - 9
2017/18 - 9
2015/16 - 10
2013/14 - 10
2011/12 - 17
2009/10 - 19

Frequently Asked Questions

Can visitors play Sunningdale golf course?

Sunningdale is a private members club but both the Old and New courses are available to play for visitors between Monday to Thursday. Getting a tee time can prove difficult so make sure to book well in advance - email the club for more. You can also book on the Sunningdale website.

What is the green fee at Sunningdale?

Sunningdale has two of the best courses in the UK and the green fees put it up there with the most expensive green fees in the UK, too. A round on either the Old or New courses costs £325 from April to October in 2023, whilst you can play both courses in one day for £550.

Fergus is Golf Monthly's resident expert on the history of the game and has written extensively on that subject. He has also worked with Golf Monthly to produce a podcast series. Called 18 Majors: The Golf History Show it offers new and in-depth perspectives on some of the most important moments in golf's long history. You can find all the details about it here.

He is a golf obsessive and 1-handicapper. Growing up in the North East of Scotland, golf runs through his veins and his passion for the sport was bolstered during his time at St Andrews university studying history. He went on to earn a post graduate diploma from the London School of Journalism. Fergus has worked for Golf Monthly since 2004 and has written two books on the game; "Great Golf Debates" together with Jezz Ellwood of Golf Monthly and the history section of "The Ultimate Golf Book" together with Neil Tappin , also of Golf Monthly.

Fergus once shanked a ball from just over Granny Clark's Wynd on the 18th of the Old Course that struck the St Andrews Golf Club and rebounded into the Valley of Sin, from where he saved par. Who says there's no golfing god?