St George's Hill Golf Club
St George's Hill Golf Club | NCG Top 100s: GB&I Golf Courses
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The club was founded shortly before the First World War, with the course being designed by the renowned golf architect Harry Colt.
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A Brief History of St George's Hill Golf Club
During the First World War, the St George's Hill clubhouse took on a significant and compassionate role. It was operated by the Red Cross and became a crucial military hospital, providing care and aid to nearly 3,000 people in need.
In 1929, a second 18 hole course opened in order to attract new members. Again, during the Second World War, the Golf Club was used for military purposes, with the War Office using areas of the course to train as well as to station defences against air attacks.
In 1946, the second course was reduced to nine holes due to lack of funding. In 1987 the second course, now known as the Green Nine, was redesigned. Since then, the course has undergone major refurbishment to maintain its standards as one of the country's top golfing venues.
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Colt created three nines – the Red, Blue and Green. Traditionally, it is the Red and Blue that have together made up the principal 18 holes, though the slightly shorter Green is cut from very much the same cloth.
The combination of Red and Blue creates a layout that measures a shade over 6,500 yards and plays to a par of 70. This is Golden Age design at its finest, and one of the most fascinating features is holes unencumbered by the notion of par, which had yet to be invented. The 4th on the Red is just 270 yards, and it's downhill at that. Yet the 6th is 468 yards. Similarly the 10th (the 1st on the Blue) is 434 yards with a blind drive and plays into the prevailing wind, while the next hole is barely 100 yards. So you should expect a course that is straightforward one moment and incredibly challenging the next.
As with so many of Colt's courses, it is the par 3s that live longest in the memory. The crowning jewel is the 8th, with its stunning vista from the tee towards the distant, domed green on the other side of the shallow ravine.
The Green Nine, despite its shorter length compared to the Red and Blue Nines, offers a captivating collection of holes that require strategic skill. This segment of the course emphasizes precision over power, inviting golfers to master the art of control and shot selection. Nestled amidst natural beauty, the Green Nine provides a serene contrast to the course's more demanding stretches.
Our Panellists Notes for 2025
Craig Redston: Right up there with the best heathland courses in the world
Joss Powick: Special, very clever layout given the undulating landscape
David Walker: It has both a wonderful feeling of isolation but also a fantastic topography which means the course sweeps and undulates like a roller coaster
Read more about our panellists here.
FAQs about St George's Hill
Where is St George’s Hill located?
St. George's Hill Golf Club sits between the towns of Weybridge and Byfleet in Surrey. The club is just inside the western side of the M25, with the centre of England’s capital being just 20 miles to the northeast. Along with the M25 – London's Circular Ring Road – the A3 is also close by.
International travellers can get to St George’s Hill with ease, as London Heathrow Airport – the United Kingdom’s biggest and busiest airport – is only ten miles to the north of the golf club. Weybridge is the nearest train station to the venue, with services running through to London Waterloo from Basingstoke and Woking among other destinations.
Are there any other NCG Top 100s: England venues nearby?
Thanks to its location to the southwest of England’s capital, there are plenty of stunning golf courses close by. The likes of New Zealand, West Hill, Woking, Worplesdon, Camberley Heath, North Hants and Swinley Forest are all within a ten-mile drive. The Berkshire – Red and Blue – and Sunningdale – New and Old – are also within that distance.
What golf facilities does St George’s Hill offer?
Along with the three great nine-hole loops, St George’s Hill also has some great practice facilities to offer both its members and guests. There is a practice ground to work on, along with hitting nets. The putting green is by the clubhouse for those finishing touches.
What are the green fees at St George’s Hill?
The price of a green fee at St George’s Hill 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 St George’s Hill, visit their website here.
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