Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club (Old Course)
Heathland Course in Forest Row, England
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club's Old Course, established in 1888, is a historic heathland layout nestled in the scenic Ashdown Forest in England. Renowned for its lack of sand bunkers, the course relies on the natural contours, heather, gorse, and strategically placed streams and hollows to provide a stern test. The original layout is credited to W.R. Lee, with later modifications by Harry Hunter and Jack Rowe, the club's professional. The course was gradually lengthened in the early 20th century to its current approximate 6,400 yards. Royal patronage was bestowed by Queen Victoria in 1893. The Old Course has a championship pedigree, having been used as an Open Championship Regional Qualifying venue and hosting events such as the Ladies' British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5LR
Par & Length
Par 68 | 6537 yards (White - Male)
Par 68 | 6238 yards (Yellow - Male)
Par 66 | 5550 yards (Red - Male)
Par 69 | 5550 yards (Red - Female)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 348 | 384 | 328 | 353 | 510 | 125 | 387 | 495 | 143 | 498 | 249 | 568 | 391 | 202 | 312 | 407 | 486 | 351 | 3073 | 3464 | 6537 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 36 | 68 |
| S.I. | 12 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 15 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
67.2
Slope Rating
117
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 308 | 376 | 315 | 341 | 501 | 115 | 374 | 470 | 143 | 479 | 249 | 528 | 365 | 195 | 298 | 376 | 472 | 333 | 2943 | 3295 | 6238 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 36 | 68 |
| S.I. | 12 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 15 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
66.1
Slope Rating
110
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 286 | 300 | 305 | 325 | 478 | 107 | 328 | 424 | 121 | 385 | 249 | 471 | 299 | 180 | 225 | 312 | 455 | 300 | 2674 | 2876 | 5550 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 37 | 66 |
| S.I. | 16 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 13 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
64.7
Slope Rating
110
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 286 | 300 | 305 | 325 | 478 | 107 | 328 | 424 | 121 | 385 | 249 | 471 | 299 | 180 | 225 | 312 | 455 | 300 | 2674 | 2876 | 5550 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 37 | 69 |
| S.I. | 16 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 13 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
69.9
Slope Rating
119
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
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
Location & Contact Information
Phone
+44 134 282 2018
office@royalashdown.co.uk
Address
Off Chapel Lane, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5LR
Website
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