Worplesdon Golf Club, UK

Worplesdon was originally designed in 1907 by John Abercromby and was later remodelled by Harry Colt. The club made the decision to proceed with a bunker restoration programme over three years in Autumn 2000.

Using photographic records, Jonathan Gaunt embarked upon the challenge of carefully and subtly reshaping the bunkers to reflect the style and character of Abercromby's original vision, whilst satisfying the demands of a modern 21st century golf course.

Voted one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the British Isles – Golf World Magazine

Peugeot Golf Guide - Europe’s Top 1000 Golf Courses

This is the third of the three “Ws” around Woking designed by John Abercromby, who worked with, amongst others, the inimitable Tom Simpson. On arriving you notice the winding first hole and the beautiful houses around the course. You never grow tired of that impression of privilege you get from playing golf over wide open spaces. A watering system has further enhanced green-keeping and the greens are very well defended by steep-sloping, heather framed bunkers which can cause all sorts of problems for high-handicappers who tend to top their sand-wedge shots. Putting surfaces are also very slick, so you’d better stay on the right side of the slopes and the right tier of the multi-tiered greens. If you are looking for a brilliant score, the pin placements here will dictate game strategy. While West Hill and Woking are, in a way, courses where the tee-shot is all-important, Worplesdon calls for excellence on your second shot. Choosing between the three would be like having to refuse the starter, main course or dessert in a good restaurant….

Peugeot Golf Guide rated 17/20.

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