Sir Henry Cotton
There are 32 golf courses in the UK designed by Sir Henry Cotton.
Sir Henry Cotton is best known as a three-time Open Champion golfer, but he also designed several golf courses, primarily in England and Portugal. His architectural style often incorporated the strategic insights gained from his successful playing career, focusing on layout and shot values he understood intimately from a player's perspective.
Courses by Sir Henry Cotton
Abridge Golf and Country Club (Championship Course)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1962, Abridge Golf and Country Club (Championship Course) offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6704 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72.4 and slope rating of 131.
Ampfield Golf & Country Club (Ampfield)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1960, Ampfield Golf & Country Club (Ampfield) offers a par 54 layout stretching to 2553 yards from the white tee.
Beamish Park Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1906, Beamish Park Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6183 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 70.6 and slope rating of 134.
Canons Brook Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1965, Canons Brook Golf Club offers a par 73 layout stretching to 6771 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72.4 and slope rating of 136.
Castle Eden Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1922, Castle Eden Golf Club offers a par 70 layout stretching to 6257 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 70.9 and slope rating of 134.
Channels Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1974, Channels Golf Club offers a par 70 layout stretching to 5862 yards from the white tee.
Channels Golf Club (Little )
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1974, Channels Golf Club (Little ) offers a par 32 layout stretching to 2434 yards from the white tee.
Channels Golf Club (Poppi's)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1974, Channels Golf Club (Poppi's) offers a par 27 layout stretching to 2700 yards from the white tee.
Chiltern Forest Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1992, Chiltern Forest Golf Club offers a par 70 layout stretching to 5760 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 68.4 and slope rating of 112.
Eaglescliffe Golf Club ( Course)
Designed by James Braid and opened in 1928, Eaglescliffe Golf Club ( Course) offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6289 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 138.
Ely City Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1973, Ely City Golf Club offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6627 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72.4 and slope rating of 131.
Eskdale Golf Course
Designed by John Goodwin, Eskdale Golf Course offers a par 69 layout.
Farnham Park Golf Course
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1930, Farnham Park Golf Course offers a par 27 layout stretching to 1163 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 69.4 and slope rating of 120.
Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club (The Martello Course)
Designed by Tom Dunn and opened in 1880, Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club (The Martello Course) offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6422 yards from the black tee, which has a course rating of 71.6 and slope rating of 137.
Fraserburgh Golf Club (Corbiehill Course)
Designed by James Braid and opened in 1891, Fraserburgh Golf Club (Corbiehill Course) offers a par 70 layout stretching to 6318 yards from the white tee.
Gosfield Lake Golf Club (Lakes)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1987, Gosfield Lake Golf Club (Lakes) offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6615 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.8 and slope rating of 128.
Gosfield Lake Golf Club (Meadows)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1989, Gosfield Lake Golf Club (Meadows) offers a par 33 layout.
Gourock Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1896, Gourock Golf Club offers a par 73 layout stretching to 6408 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72.3 and slope rating of 136.
Ingol Village Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1981, Ingol Village Golf Club offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6027 yards from the white tee.
Mickleover Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1973, Mickleover Golf Club offers a par 69 layout stretching to 5762 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 68.5 and slope rating of 128.
Moray Golf Club (New Course)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1979, Moray Golf Club (New Course) offers a par 70 layout stretching to 6068 yards from the white tee.
Nevill Golf Club (The )
Designed by Willie Park Jr. and opened in 1914, Nevill Golf Club (The ) offers a par 70 layout stretching to 6380 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 125.
Palacerigg Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1975, Palacerigg Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 5972 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.7 and slope rating of 127.
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
Designed by Henry Hunter and opened in 1892, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 7245 yards from the black tee, which has a course rating of 76.9 and slope rating of 148.
Sene Valley Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1965, Sene Valley Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6450 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71 and slope rating of 129.
Shendish Manor Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1988, Shendish Manor Golf Club offers a par 70 layout stretching to 5660 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 67.4 and slope rating of 117.
Stirling Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1966, Stirling Golf Club offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6503 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71 and slope rating of 127.
The Drift Golf Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1975, The Drift Golf Club offers a par 73 layout stretching to 6443 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71 and slope rating of 128.
The Nevill Golf Club
Designed by Willie Park Jr. and opened in 1914, The Nevill Golf Club offers a par 70 layout stretching to 6349 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 125.
Three Hammers Golf Complex (Three Hammers)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, Three Hammers Golf Complex (Three Hammers) offers a par 54 layout stretching to 1384 yards from the yellow tee.
Waterlooville Golf Club (The Course)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1907, Waterlooville Golf Club (The Course) offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6550 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 126.
Windmill Hill Golf Centre (Windmill Hill)
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1972, Windmill Hill Golf Centre (Windmill Hill) offers a par 73 layout stretching to 6720 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 73.5 and slope rating of 136.
