This is one golf course you really can’t miss when on a golf tour in the south east of England. Royal Ashdown is a beautiful and challenging golf course.
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Golf courses
This beautiful Sussex golf club was established in 1889 and offers two superb courses set in mature heathland countryside.
This beautiful Sussex golf club was established in 1889 and offers two superb courses set in mature heathland countryside.
West Course (Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club)
The West Course offers a very fair test of golfing ability along its beautiful and natural terrain. Do not be deceived by its apparent lack of length because finding the green demands considerable accuracy. The heathland layout doesn't feature any bunkers but is a top challenge with several testing holes including the tough 14th which has the potential to make or break your round!
18 Holes, Par 68, Yardage 5606. Heathland.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 388 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 342 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | 196 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 178 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | 502 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 465 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 295 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 277 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 386 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 348 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | 153 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 109 | 3 | 18 |
| 7 | 352 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 290 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 | 270 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 248 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | 156 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 143 | 3 | 16 |
| Out | 2698 | | 34 | | 2400 | 34 | |
| 10 | 328 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 311 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 | 240 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 221 | 4 | 13 |
| 12 | 312 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 263 | 4 | 11 |
| 13 | 353 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 319 | 4 | 3 |
| 14 | 450 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 374 | 4 | 1 |
| 15 | 311 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 264 | 4 | 15 |
| 16 | 122 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 103 | 3 | 17 |
| 17 | 357 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 331 | 4 | 9 |
| 18 | 435 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 359 | 4 | 5 |
| In | 2908 | | 34 | | 2545 | 35 | |
| Total | 5606 | | 68 | | 4945 | 69 | |
Old Course (Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club)
The Old Course was created in 1889 and is one of the longest established golf courses in Sussex. The course is still distinguished by its natural layout using only the characteristic contours of the land and the indigenous hazards of the forest to snare a wayward shot. There are many outstanding holes including the 6th; one of the best short par 3 holes in Sussex. At 128 yards it requires the utmost precision from the tee because of the stream that runs around the saucer shaped green.
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18 Holes, Par 72, Yardage 6518. Heathland.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 348 | 308 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 384 | 376 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 328 | 315 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 353 | 341 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 510 | 501 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 125 | 115 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 387 | 374 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 495 | 470 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 143 | 143 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out | 3073 | 2943 | 36 | | | | |
| 10 | 479 | 479 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 249 | 249 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 568 | 528 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 391 | 365 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 202 | 195 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 312 | 298 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 407 | 376 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 486 | 472 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 351 | 333 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In | 3445 | 3295 | 36 | | | | |
| Total | 6518 | 6238 | 72 | | | | |
Accommodation
The Felbridge hotel is a great location to stop.
Where you can stay
The Felbridge from £159pp
4 star
This hotel is set on the edge of East Grinstead and is only eight miles away from Gatwick airport. The family, independently-run hotel has 102 en-suite bedrooms, equipped with all the facilities needed to ensure a comfortable stay
See The Venue Did you know?
The West Course offers a very fair test of golfing ability along its beautiful and natural terrain. Do not be deceived by its apparent lack of length because finding the green demands considerable accuracy.
Location
Forest Row, East Sussex (3 miles south of East Grinstead)
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