Sunningdale's Old Course is nothing short of a pilgrimage for serious golfers. Opened in 1901 and designed by Willie Park Jr., this 6,627-yard heathland layout sits among the greatest inland courses on the planet, consistently ranked in the world's top 50. The course unfolds through a stunning landscape of birch and pine forest, where strategically placed heather, gorse, and precisely crafted bunkers demand both precision and respect. Playing the Old is a pure test of placement and strategy—you cannot simply overpower your way around. The undulating greens are legendary for their size and subtle breaks, rewarding the thoughtful player while punishing the careless. Walking away from the 18th toward the iconic oak tree that graces the clubhouse is an experience that stays with you for a lifetime. Bobby Jones called it perfect, and generations of golfers have come to understand why. The course is immaculately maintained, with greens running like glass and fairways cut to championship standards. Beyond the round itself, the historic clubhouse bursts with golf memorabilia, and the legendary sausage sandwich at the halfway house fuels your adventure. This is golf stripped of pretension but loaded with substance—a must-play for any serious golfer.
6,627-yard Willie Park Jr. masterpiece featuring undulating greens, strategic bunkering, and heather-lined fairways through pine and birch forest.
6,729-yard Harry Colt design opened in 1923, considered more challenging with raised greens and tougher bunkering, ideal to play first on a 36-hole day.