Golf Club Drive,
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7DF
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Mark Lawrence (Head PGA Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined heathland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and high-end residential.
Designer:
John Frederick "Aber" Abercromby
51.419436
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2 mi E of Kingston upon Thames / 9 mi SW of central London.
Coombe Hill Golf Club: this quiet and discreetly tucked-away aristocrat amongst the capital's elite golf clubs, is located in southwest London in an area abundant with golf courses. Just to the east lies its near neighbour, Royal Wimbledon GC, which can be glimpsed from Coombe Hill's clubhouse and one or two holes.
Set in a quiet woodland environment, the layout at Coombe Hill is a classically big and bold Abercromby design. Here you'll find excellent bunkering, as well as many elevated tees and greens ... all expansively laid-out on the undulating heathland/parkland terrain. Heather and particularly rhododendrons are very much in evidence. Perhaps surprisingly, and despite the many slopes, the course is relatively easy to walk. Only at the par-4 16th and par-4 18th will you notice the uphill climbs.
Plenty of golfing challenge is contained within the layout's undulating holes. At the par-4 10th you are required to make a fully blind tee shot. You'll be hitting up and over a heather-clad WW2 bomb crater, with plenty of fairway width (as is typically the case) for a safe landing. There are one or two other semi-blind tee shots in the mix on this excellently presented out-and-back layout.
The best of the longer range views beyond the course comes at the 16th green. Like many other greens, it is opulently large, with much more slope than you'd think hidden away in its seemingly gentle demeanour. The 18th green, splendidly sited in front of the clubhouse terrace, is perhaps the largest of them all.
Pick of the holes: famed for its par-3 holes, the 9th at Coombe Hill, played just after the halfway house, is a stunner. With close-cut aprons cascading down on either side of a central front bunker, and more bunkering to left and right, this picture perfect hole beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Coombe Hill. The two back-nine par-3s, both playing slightly uphill, are also gems. And best not to forget another handsome back-nine duo, the uphill par-4 11th and 16th holes.
Visitors welcome on Mon, Tues & Thurs; only members and their invited guests on Weds, Fri and weekends.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap required.
Contact club for full details and availability. [Last updated: 2024].
Players generally walk this course.
Limited
Coombe Hill's logo depicts a rhodedendron flower, of which you will see a stunning display bordering many holes during the months of May and into June. Not only can Coombe Hill boast a star-studded cohort of members past and present, but four of its professionals have won the coveted Open Championship ... Sandy Herd (1902); Arthur Havers (1923); Henry Cotton (1934, '37, '48), and Dick Burton (1939).
Completed in the early part of the 1900s, the golf course designs of John Frederick "Aber" Abercromby are much revered amongst golf aficianados. Although not as prolific a designer as the likes of Harry Colt, James Braid and Tom Simpson, four courses around London provide a compelling testament to the excellence and thoroughness of Abercromby's design skills.
These Abercromby exemplars are: The Addington, which he founded and where he lived for many years as the club's "benevolent dictator"; Coombe Hill, where he conducted an initial site inspection by hot air balloon; Knole Park, near Sevenoaks, and Worplesdon, one of the revered three W's (with Woking and West Hill).
England's 87th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Britain & Ireland's 189th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Richmond Hill, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey TW10 6RP
+44 (0)844 855 9141
Visit websiteThe 68-room Richmond Gate Hotel occupies a beautiful eighteenth century building situated at the top of Richmond Hill. The riverside shopping and entertainment facilities of beautiful Richmond upon Thames are a short walk away, as are the expansive walking and cycling trails of Richmond Park. Twickenham Rugby Ground, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace are all just a few minutes drive away.
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Royal Mid-Surrey; Coombe Hill.
Royal Wimbledon; Hampton Court Palace; St George's Hill; Burhill; Foxhills; Walton Heath; Kingswood; Surrey Downs; The Buckinghamshire; Finchley; Mill Hill.
144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond upon Thames TW10 6RW
+44 (0)208 940 2247
Visit websiteThis classic Georgian hotel, located on Richmond Hill, is steeped in history, character and charm. The oldest part of the hotel dates back to 1726, and now hosts Pembrokes Bar and Restaurant. Opposite the hotel are views across Petersham Meadows down to the Thames, and to the left lies 2500 acres of Royal Richmond Park. The 149-room hotel boasts excellent fitness and Spa facilities.
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Royal Mid-Surrey; Coombe Hill.
Royal Wimbledon; Hampton Court Palace; St George's Hill; Burhill; Foxhills; Walton Heath; Kingswood; Surrey Downs; The Buckinghamshire; Finchley; Mill Hill.
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Tournament of Champions: the LPGA Tour’s 2025 season is launched at Lake Nona with the their Tournament of Champions (Jan 30-Feb 2). The 2024 edition gave Lydia Ko her 20th LPGA Tour title.
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Rory McIlroy: scooped the 2024 European (DP World) Tour season-long Order of Merit title, joining Seve Ballesteros as a six-time winner of this prestigious award.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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