Walton Heath's Old Course ranks among England's top 10, and is a classic heathland layout. With a distinct links influence, the course has a rugged appearance, but through the heather are cut 18 remarkable holes which combine to formulate one of the country's most challenging championship tests. The award of the 1981 Ryder Cup matches is the most poignant indicator of the quality of the Old Course, when Nicklaus came ashore with a band of all-stars to crush a sorry European team.
European Tour events are among those to also have graced the heather strewn landscape of the Old Course, which is without doubt one of the best inland courses in the UK.
In recent times Walton Heath has hosted Sectional Qualifying for the US Open. This sees a host of top professional players tee it up for their chance to qualify for golf's second major of the year. It was via this route that Michael Campbell managed to secure his place in 2005 which led to his maiden Major win at Pinehurst.
The course is also a regular stop for amateur golf as host venue for the South of England Open Amateur Championship which attracts a stellar field of amateurs and can count the likes of European Tour winners Daniel Willett and Ross McGowan as previous victors. Most recently Walton Heath played host to the 2014 Palmer Cup which was won saw Europe triumph by 18.5 points to 11.5 points.
- Accommodation: 4* Kingswood Golf & country club
- Country: Surrey, England
- Length of stay: 1 night
- Golf: 1 round at Walton Heath Golf Club 1 round at Kingswood Golf & Country Club
- Price: From £345pp
- Board: B&B
- Valid: Jun '18
Subject to availability
Ref: YGT
contact PFA Travel Club:
Call: 01730 711 005
Email: theteam@pfatravelclub.co.uk
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