WILLINGDON GOLF COURSE
An 18-hole golf course you’ll want to play again and again
At Willingdon Golf Club, every round has the potential for pure enjoyment. Our rolling fairways, stunning views and MacKenzie’s famous two-tier greens may keep you on your toes, but you’ll never stop having fun. Whether you love plotting your way around a course or just enjoy hitting great shots in a beautiful setting, Willingdon has something for you.
What makes Willingdon special?
There’s a great mix of holes, with six par 3s, three par 5s, and nine par 4s.
Thanks to our excellent drainage, Willingdon is playable all year round. Even in the winter, the fairways stay firm and the greens roll true.
There’s enough here to test you, but nothing to make you feel out of your depth. The course rewards good shots and keeps you coming back for more.
What is the slope rating at Willingdon?
Men’s white tees
Par 69 | 6,094 yards
Slope 127 | Course rating 70.4
Men’s yellow tees
Par 69 | 5,841 yards | Slope 125 | Course rating 69.1
Ladies’ yellow tees
Par 74 | 5,841 yards
Slope 131 | Course rating 75.1
Ladies’ blue tees
Par 73 | 5,527 yards
Slope 123 | Course rating 73.4
Download our scorecards
1st hole | Par 4 / 5
2nd hole | Par 4
3rd hole | Par 4
4th hole | Par 3 / 4
5th hole | Par 3
6th hole | Par 4 / 5
7th hole | Par 3
8th hole | Par 5
9th hole | Par 4
10th hole | Par 3
11th hole | Par 4
12th hole | Par 5 / 4
13th hole | Par 3 / 4
14th hole | Par 5
15th hole | Par 4 / 5
16th hole | Par 4
17th hole | Par 3
18th hole | Par 4
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![A golfer playing a bunker shot on the 1st hole at Willingdon Golf Club]()
We had a fabulous game yesterday in glorious sunshine. We were all blown away by the setting and the condition of the course. Everyone was super helpful and friendly and the food and service in your beautiful bar area was fabulous.
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![A golfer teeing off on the 13th hole at Willingdon Golf Club]()
Every time I play Willingdon, I’m impressed by the condition of the course. The greens are fast and true, the fairways are immaculate, and the views across the Downs are unbeatable.
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![A husband and wife sat in a golf buggy about to play at Willingdon Golf Club]()
Willingdon rewards good golf but never punishes you unfairly. It’s strategic, scenic and always fun. No two holes feel the same. It’s a brilliant layout and a course we love to play together.
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![A golfer hitting his second shot on the par-5 12th hole at Willingdon Golf Club]()
Even in the winter, this course holds up incredibly well. The chalk base means it drains beautifully, so you’re never stuck with soggy lies or temporary greens. A real gem.
To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all players, please familiarise yourself with the local rules specific to Willingdon Golf Club. These regulations address unique course features, safety considerations, and pace of play to maintain the integrity of the game. Adherence to these rules is expected throughout your round.
Local rules you need to know
Issued April 2024
**Out of bounds**
a. In or beyond any boundary hedge or fence.
b. The car park, putting green and clubhouse buildings and surrounding footpaths.
c. In or over the trench delineating the practice ground right of the 18th hole or beyond the line of continuation from the end of the trench to the greenkeepers’ shed as defined by the white stakes.
d. Left of the white stakes bordering the 14th fairway.
**Sprinkler heads, drains and drainage covers**
a. All sprinkler heads, drains and drainage are immovable obstructions and relief without penalty may be taken under Rule 16.1 for interference with stance or swing.
b. If the ball lies on the putting green; if the obstruction interferes with the line of play, it may be lifted, cleaned and placed without penalty, not nearer the hole, at the nearest point at which intervention by the obstruction is avoided.
c. If the ball lies off the putting green; if the obstruction interferes with the line of play and the obstruction is within two club lengths of the green and the ball lies within two club lengths of the obstruction, it may be lifted, cleaned and dropped without penalty within one club length of the nearest point of relief, not nearer the hole.
**Immovable obstructions**
a. General: Wooden tee surrounds, winter tee mats/bases, course furniture and artificial paths are deemed to be abnormal course conditions and relief without penalty may be taken under Rule 16.1.
b. 5th green woodwork at green level: relief without penalty may be taken for interference with stance or swing solely by dropping within the drop zone on the apron. The drop zone is defined as being within one club’s length of the blue stake.
c. 5th green woodwork below green level: relief without penalty may be taken under Rule 16.1 for interference with stance or swing.
**Ground under repair**
All areas of the course marked in white paint, bunkers containing GUR signs, flower beds and all winter greens (when marked) are deemed as no play zones and relief without penalty must be taken under Rule 16.1.
**Winter tee mats**
Where present, winter tee mats comprise the teeing ground. When starting a hole from a tee mat, the player must stand on and play a ball from the mat. The front edge of the mat is deemed to be the front of the teeing ground, irrespective of the location of the wooden tee markers at the side.