Foxhills (Longcross)

The Longcross is the championship offering at the Foxhills Resort, having hosted the International Series England in 2024.

Golf first came to pass at Foxhills some five decades earlier, and the Longcross Course is certainly the narrower of the two layouts at the Surrey-based resort.

Tall Scottish pine trees, plenty of bunkers and even the odd water hazard are all in play as you plot your way round this terrific track.

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The history of Foxhills dates all the way back to the 18th Century, with Fox’s Hill being the name of the original estate.

It would not be until 1975 that golf would be introduced to the site. The Bernard Hunt Course, named after the ten-time Ryder Cup star, was shortly opened.

The resort has continued to grow in the five decades since, with the Longcross Course and the Manor Course both being added to extend the golfing options at Foxhills.

Foxhills played host to the International Series in 2024, with American Peter Uihlein taking home his second title of the year.

Although the Longcross Course is the shorter of the two layouts, it still comes to almost 6,500 yards from the Medal Blue tees. Tree-lined fairways – in part thanks to glorious Scottish pine trees - are part of the challenge of the Longcross throughout a round, and it will be a long day if you are not the straightest of hitters. It is a gorgeous looking track, but don’t let that distract you from the task at hand.

The Longcross opens with a tricky par 4, teeing off away from the clubhouse through a funnel of trees. A stream runs all the way down the left side, while two bunkers in front of the green add to the difficulty of the approach shot. The fairway on 2 angles diagonally away from you to the right, and water comes into play in the second half of the hole. The green is angled away as well, so if the flag is at the back, make sure you have enough club to carry the two bunkers sitting front right of the putting surface. At 400 yards off the Whites, the 3rd is the longest of the opening trio of par 4s. It is another narrow landing area, with a bunker on either side of the fairway to add to the problems. Two more bunkers sit by a severely undulating green.

The opening par 3 on the Longcross comes at the 4th. At 160 yards, this will be a mid-iron for most, played to a large green with a bunker front and a bunker right. A narrow stream runs to the left of the green for those that pull their approach. The first of the par 5s follows, and at 506 yards, the longer hitters may fancy getting home in two. However, this is one of the narrowest fairways on the course, so accuracy is at a premium off the tee. A water hazard runs across the hole some 60 yards from the green, so get your distances right if you are laying up. The 6th is 185 yards, and the second par 3 within the space of three holes. Although you tee off over water, it should not affect your shot. Instead, the three bunkers by the green might have a say in whether you make par or bogey here...

At 493 yards, the 7th is relatively short for a par 5. However, with a split fairway, there is more difficulty than you might think. Add in the tightness off the tee once more, and you will be happy to come away from here with a par. Two testing dog-leg lefts bring the front nine to a close. The 8th is less than 350 yards from the Whites, but your tee shot has to get to the corner to have a sighting of the green. Don’t run out too far, though, as there is a fairway bunker on the far side waiting to catch anything overhit. A stream runs around the back of the putting surface, so it is better to be short than long with your approach. The 9th is some 80 yards longer than its predecessor, and requires a drive over the bunker on the inside corner of the fairway. Water comes into play in front of the green, and then winding round the right side of the surface.

The back nine begins with a gentle 4, at just 315 yards. It is one of the widest fairways on the course, and might only require a long iron or fairway wood off the tee. Two bunkers sit short of the green, so make sure to carry those with your approach. 193 yards is the distance for the par 3 11th, another short hole played to a large green on the Longcross. There are three distinct sections to this green, and if you find the wrong one, then a three-putt is well within reach. A narrow fairway and traps on either side are the danger off the tee at 12 – but that is nothing new. Another undulating green awaits your approach, as this short but tricky section of the course continues. That rolls onto 13, which is less than 350 yards in length. However, as the hole winds round to the left, you must avoid the three fairway bunkers to give yourself the best shot at reaching a green that is guarded by tall trees.

The closing stretch on the Longcross features two par 5s, coming at 14 and 18. The elevated tee on the former might make you think that there is a chance of making it home in two. However, that is not the safe play. Find the fairway and then lay up short of the water hazard before knocking a wedge on with your third. It sounds much simpler than it actually is. 15 is only 350 yards, and with all the danger coming by the green in the form of two bunkers. The new 16th hole on the Longcross has become the course’s signature hole. The new par 3 now plays with a lake front right of the green, and a bunker back left, making it necessary to find the green, all from more than 210 yards. A stream runs down the right side of 17, another mid-length par 4, while the closing hole then plays uphill back to the clubhouse. It is 513 yards, and a good tee shot will avoid the three bunkers sitting on the outside corner of the fairway. Your approach will then hopefully find the correct side of that double green with the 18th on the Bernard Hunt.

Where is Foxhills located?

Foxhills is one of several stunning venues that is south of London. It sits to the southwest of England's capital, with Chertsey being the closest town to the resort. It sits just outside the M25, and only a couple of miles from where the M25 and M3 intersect. The centre of London is less than 30 miles away by road from Foxhills.

Chertsey is also the nearest train station to Foxhills, sitting around three miles to the east of the venue. Visitors can get to Chertsey Station from London Waterloo within an hour, with the resort then a further ten minutes away by car. The busiest airport in the country – London Heathrow Airport – is also the closest international airport to Foxhills. It is less than 15 miles to the north of Foxhills and serviced over 60 million passengers in 2022 alone.

Are there any other NCG Top 100s: England venues nearby?

Thanks to its location within the county of Surrey, there are a number of venues on the NCG Top 100s: England list that are close to Foxhills. The likes of New Zealand, St George’s Hill, Swinley Forest and Sunningdale – with its Old and New Courses – are all within a half-hour drive.

What golf facilities does Foxhills offer?

Along with the two 18-hole courses, Foxhills is also home to the 9-hole Manor Course. There is also a floodlit driving range that is open every day. There are 16 bays on the range, all covered to allow practice in all conditions. There is also the ‘Practice Den’ - a 3,500 square-metre facility which has two bunkers and synthetic chipping areas, all around a practice green.

What are the green fees at Foxhills?

The price of a green fee at Foxhills changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend.

For more information on current green fees at Foxhills, visit their website here.