Lewes Golf Club
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,248 yds
- Holes
- 18
- Rating / slope
- 70.6 / 132
- Opened
- 1896
Designed by John Morris, John Rowe
About Lewes Golf Club
Lewes Golf Club, established in 1896, is an 18-hole downland course set high on the South Downs in East Sussex, England. The club was the fifteenth to be established in Sussex during a boom in golf course building in the late 1880s and 1890s. Initially a nine-hole course built by Mr John Morris, it was extended to 18 holes in 1898 by John (Jack) Rowe, who was the professional at Royal Ashdown. Lewes had the distinction of holding the first professional tournament in 1900 organised by the Sussex County Golf Union, which was won by Jack White, the 1904 Open Champion. The course is known for its natural downland contours, rolling fairways, and fast greens. Its elevated position provides panoramic views of the historic town of Lewes, the South Downs, and the Sussex countryside. The chalk-based geology ensures good drainage, making it playable year-round. The course offers a traditional test with sloping lies, and the wind can significantly influence play. The layout includes challenging holes such as the par-5 9th and the long downhill par-3 12th. While not among the UK's most famous courses, it is considered an outstanding example of hilly, downland golf and is recognized as a top 100 Fine Running course in England. There is no indication that Lewes Golf Club has been used as an Open Qualifying location.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 340 | 381 | 335 | 131 | 341 | 138 | 529 | 397 | 552 | 317 | 342 | 190 | 381 | 386 | 403 | 503 | 156 | 426 | 3144 | 3104 | 6248 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 328 | 370 | 310 | 127 | 335 | 130 | 506 | 368 | 515 | 311 | 332 | 180 | 348 | 341 | 392 | 492 | 149 | 395 | 2989 | 2940 | 5929 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 328 | 370 | 310 | 127 | 335 | 130 | 506 | 368 | 515 | 311 | 332 | 180 | 348 | 341 | 392 | 492 | 149 | 395 | 2989 | 2940 | 5929 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 308 | 344 | 271 | 92 | 328 | 114 | 445 | 343 | 504 | 239 | 324 | 137 | 326 | 320 | 366 | 472 | 143 | 372 | 2749 | 2699 | 5448 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 308 | 344 | 271 | 92 | 328 | 114 | 445 | 343 | 504 | 239 | 324 | 137 | 326 | 320 | 366 | 472 | 143 | 372 | 2749 | 2699 | 5448 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | - | - |
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Facilities
- Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range - Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round - Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area - Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons - Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent - Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable - Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop - Restaurant
Enjoy excellent dining options in comfortable surroundings - Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
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