Despite its urban, bustling nature, golfers of all experience levels can enjoy a round on one of Ealing’s several golf courses set in beautiful surroundings. From public courses to private member clubs, there is something for every golfer in and around this unique suburb, while wider West London boasts a plethora of exciting golf courses to discover, namely in the suburbs of Richmond, Twickenham, Sheen, Hayes, and Harrow.
There are many golf courses to choose from, so read on for our best picks.
Ealing Golf Club
Designed by renowned golf course architect Harry Colt and praised by Golf Monthly magazine, Ealing Golf Club offers private members an 18-hole course and is known for its great visitor hospitality and interesting course. Treated as members for the day, visitors can enjoy full access to the prestigious club and all its features before deciding to join. The course is set in beautiful parkland surroundings and features undulating fairways, tricky greens, and water hazards, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience suitable for golfers of all levels, from beginners to experienced players. The club also has a driving range, pro shop, and restaurant, offering golfers everything they need for a worthwhile membership.
Wycke Green Golf Club
A quintessential parkland course of great repute, Wycke Green Golf Club has received praise from retired professional golfers Gary Player and Greg Norman. It is a private club that offers a warm welcome to visitors, who are given the opportunity to book a 30-minute slot at one of the indoor golf studios featuring a simulator with 70+ of the world’s most famous courses to virtually play on.
The real course, however, is not to be missed, even in bad weather thanks to placement on free draining soil. After a round, players can enjoy top hospitality and food in the clubhouse, or peruse the pro shop.
West Middlesex Golf Club
Founded in 1891, designed by famous golfer of the early 20th century, J.H. Taylor, and then redesigned by James Braid in 1910, West Middlesex Golf Club is another private members’ club located in the suburb of Southall. Home to an exciting 18-hole course set in beautiful parkland, the course is known for its challenging and unique layout with plenty of hazards and tricky greens. As such, it is well suited to players wishing to improve and tighten their skills. With a driving range, a pro shop offering an extensive range of products, a repair shop, and restaurant, golfers can enjoy everything they need on site.
Brent Valley Golf Club
Founded in 1909, Brent Valley Golf Club is open to the public and boasts a beautifully designed 18-hole course. With no par 5 holes, it is a great course both for new starters getting their practice in or for more seasoned golfers. With its well-manicured fairways, tricky bunkers, and perfectly maintained greens, the course offers an exciting and rewarding game that is accessible to beginners. The clubhouse is for members, but visitors are permitted and can expect a friendly, sociable hub complete with pool table, a darts board and a cosy bar and restaurant serving delicious food. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and facilities include a pro shop and driving range.
Sudbury Golf Course
Like Ealing Golf Club, Sudbury Golf Course was also designed by Harry Colt and is a classic example of his course architecture. Players can expect picturesque rolling tree-lined fairways and slick, smooth pulpit greens, and the clubhouse dining area offers an amazing view of the course and the city skyline. The club accurately describes the course “as challenging as it is beautiful”, able to test the best of players while also being accessible at entry-level. Having recently undergone a significant revamp of their irrigation system, the quality of the course is hard to beat and can be enjoyed by both members and visitors alike.
West London is the perfect part of the city for golf enthusiasts, whether at entry or expert level. From old, prestigious members clubs to more casual or family-friendly options, Ealing and its surrounds have a surprising range of fantastic golf courses and welcoming clubhouses so close to central London.
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