Sandy Lodge Lane,
Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2JD
Office
+44 (0)1923 825 429Pro shop
+44 (0)1923 825 321Fax
+44 (0)1923 824 319Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Jeff Pinsent (Head Golf Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Heathland & parkland course. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb
Surroundings:
Woodland and limited residential.
Designer:
Harry Vardon
51.630182
-0.429003
22 miles NW of central London
Leave the M25 motorway at exit 18 and follow the A404 direction Rickmansworth. After 1.5 miles at roundabout take second exit and continue to follow the A404 direction London / Northwood. After 1.6 miles at roundabout take first exit onto A4145 direction Watford. After o.8 miles turn right off main road at sharp bend, direction Sandy Lodge GC. After small gatehouse turn immediately left and follow road for o.8 miles. Golf is on your right after passing through railway bridge. | Nearest London Underground: Moor Park (Metropolitan line) - 2 minute walk.
Sandy Lodge Golf Club: "A sandy golf links in the North of London that could be played all year round". That was the vision of Mr. J. Francis Markes in the summer of 1908, and that's what Sandy Lodge provides in excellent fashion to this day.
Although surrounded by woodland, the course initially takes its cue from some of the best characteristics to be found on Britain's seaside links courses. The open undulating terrain is home to rolling fairways, which are defined by small dunes and lined by deep grassy rough and gorse bushes.
At the par-4 2nd, a huge, railway-sleepered, St Andrews-like bunker puts in an appearance; elsewhere an array of pot bunkers and larger sandtraps are threateningly deployed. Later in the round, one or two holes become a little more tree-lined, although not to detract from the overall open, linksy feel of this enjoyable layout.
The par of 70 (back tees) includes six par-3s, so don't be surprised to find the most challenging and dramatic of them awaiting you at the closing 18th hole. With a preponderance of tree-lined parkland golf courses in and around the busy metropolis of London, Sandy Lodge is a little gem that stands out from the crowd, posing more of a links-style golfing challenge to its members and many admiring visitors.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; no outside visitors on weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Good
Among its former golf professionals, Sandy Lodge can boast Eric Brown and John "Golf Doctor" Jacobs - both Ryder Cup Captains in their day.
The latin Club motto "In Arena Virtus" translates into "Courage in Combat", or as a classics master at nearby Harrow School suggested, "Our virtue lies in our sand".
The underlying sandy soil, from which the club (and previous farm) get their names, is the residue of an ancient coastal beach or coastal river. Very different soil than the more common London clay, on which most of the UK's capital city sits.
Upton Road, Watford, Herts WD18 0JF
+44 (0)1923 237 316
Visit websiteA warm friendly atmosphere awaits at the Best Western White House, matched by old-fashioned quality of service. The hotel is located within a short drive of the Palace Theatre, Harlequin Shopping Centre, Saracens Rugby Club and Watford Football Club.
No
Moor Park; Pinner Hill; Sandy Lodge
Berkhamsted; Stoke Poges; The Buckinghamshire; Old Fold Manor; Hadley Wood; Mill Hill; Finchley.
Elton Way, Watford WD25 8HA
+44 (0)1923 235 881
Visit websiteHome to the largest ballroom in Hertfordshire, the Hilton Watford hotel is 3 minutes’ drive from the M1 and 30 minutes from central London. You can unwind in the LivingWell Health Club, which includes a pool, sauna, gym and Jacuzzi.
No
Moor Park; Pinner Hill; Sandy Lodge
Berkhamsted; Stoke Poges; The Buckinghamshire; Old Fold Manor; Hadley Wood; Mill Hill; Finchley.
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
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
You can subscribe to the Where2Golf channel on YT if you like to see more video content. You'll find a "Subscribe" button on any of our YouTube videos. Or if you want a quick and direct access subscribe here. Once done, any new published videos will show up in your Subscriptions feed.
