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

Walton Heath Golf Club New Course Key Information

The two handsomely expansive heathland layouts at Walton Heath are just a few years apart in terms of age, and like many Old/New combos, preference between the two can divide opinion. It is one of just eight clubs to boast more than one course in Golf Monthly's Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland rankings

Just as you’re perhaps thinking that the Old must be the tougher all-round test, you glance at the New’s scorecard and spot that the back nine off the often-tiny ‘purple’ tees is a mere 36 yards short of 4,000 yards! Either way, both feature strongly in any best golf courses in Surrey list.

That said, while both are packed with challenging and strategic golf, punishing yet attractive bunkering, acres of heather and fast but subtle greens, the New could be said to be blessed with slightly greater character. That character is in evidence from a bright start that consists of a potentially drivable par 4 and a delightful wedge par 3 playing gently downhill.

Herbert Fowler created both heathland beauties, with the first nine holes of the New arriving three years after its older sibling in 1907, before being extended to a full 18 in 1913.

When tour events and the Ryder Cup have visited this corner of Surrey, they have typically played a composite course. There is an element of inland links about Walton Heath, though the ever-present heather is as testing as you’ll encounter anywhere.

And don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the New’s seemingly straightforward start. Even if you wisely choose to steer clear of those purple tees, a string of testing par 4s after that will keep you on your toes, with the SI-1 5th one of the most challenging. This monster two-shotter works its way from left to right down to a green where the safest approach is from the left.

Walton Heath Old may rank higher than the New, but other than the nuances of the individual hole designs, the New has all the same great strengths as its slightly more senior sibling and a day’s golf on both is one of the UK’s premier 36-hole experiences.

What The Top 100 Panel Said

Matt Weavers

Looping in and around the Old course you get exactly the same sense of space and openness - that is, mile upon mile of expansive vistas with nothing (other than the sound of the M25) to interrupt the exceptional golfing view. If I were lucky enough to be a member of Walton Heath, the New is the course I would enjoy playing most on a day-to-day basis.

Russ Groombridge

Walton Heath New is a lovely experience. From the moment you pull off the road and head into the clubhouse, with all the memorabilia you know that you are somewhere famous and special. The course is strong, if not in the same league as the Old, but lacks the variation, signature hole and wow factor of some of the higher-rated golf courses.

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WALTON HEATH (OLD)
One of the great English heathland courses, the Old was opened in 1904 with a match between the great triumvirate of Taylor, Vardon and Braid. Braid was already the club’s professional and continued to hold that position up to his death in 1950. Designed by Herbert Fowler, it’s a sandy and firm track protected by heather, an eclectic selection of trees and the notorious, swirling winds.

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TANDRIDGE
A solid test from start to finish with recent work greatly enhancing both strategy and aesthetics.This Harry Colt beauty is deservedly back in Golf Monthly's UK&I Top 100 on account of excellent further progress under the guidance of architect Tim Lobb, and the course hitting peak condition in recent summers. The testing down-and-up par-4 14th is perhaps the pick of several standout holes.

Best Places To Stay Near Walton Heath

Westleigh, Ashtead -  Book now at Booking.com (opens in new tab)
Westleigh is set in Ashtead, just three or four miles from Walton Heath and 15.5 miles from London. There is free private parking and free WiFi. The quiet rooms offer garden views with some also featuring a seating area. Bathroom facilities are private with free toiletries and a hair dryer.

The Lodge at Kingswood, Epsom - Book now at Booking.com (opens in new tab)
Situated in the heart of Surrey, The Lodge at Kingswood offers hotel accommodation within the grounds of a championship golf course. The air-conditioned rooms are en suite with rain shower and complimentary toiletries. There is a restaurant, bar and sun terrace in the golf clubhouse.

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WALTON HEATH NEW HISTORICAL TOP 100 RANKING UK&I

• 2021/22 - 54
• 2019/20 - 51
• 2017/18 - 50
• 2015/16 - 49
• 2013/14 - 49
• 2011/12 - 48
• 2009/10 - 42

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