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The
Old Course:
Course
type : |
Heathland |
Founded
: |
1903 |
Par
: |
72 |
Yards
: |
6800 |
SSS
: |
73 |
Designer : |
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| Herbert
Fowler |
It is the only club in the world to have had a reigning monarch
as its captain, when the then Prince of Wales became Edward VII
during his captaincy in 1935/36. Walton Heath has hosted over 60
major amateur and professional championships. This includes the
1981 Ryder Cup, 5 European Open Tournaments, 1991, 1989, 1987, 1980,
1978. Most recently Walton Heath held the 2002 English Amateur Championship.
The
New Course:
Course
type : |
Heathland |
Par
: |
72 |
Yards
: |
6615 |
SSS
: |
72 |
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One
of England’s top heathland courses, located some 700 feet
above sea level it is constantly exposed to strong winds. There
are two great courses here the Old and the New both consisting
of classic heathland qualities; sandy soil, heather, bracken,
gorse, tall pines and silver Birch.
Walton Heath has impressive historical connections
that include its first professional in 1904. Notable members
have included Winston Churchill, Prince of Wales and Lloyd George.
In 1981 Walton Heath was host venue to the Ryder
Cup
Over 20 PGA Matchplay events
5 European Open events
No.18
in Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland 2002
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Windsor
Castle: One of the houses of The Queen of England.
London:
The capital of England with its famous landmarks,
bridges, shopping areas and nightlife.
Hampton
Court Palace: Former home of King Henry VIII on
the banks of the river Thames.
Royal
Horticultural Society: This society has its famous
gardens at Wisley.
Royal
Botanical Gardens: Based at Kew these gardens are
internationally famous. |
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