Royal Ashdown Forest Old Course

Royal Ashdown Forest Old Course Established in 1888, our GB&I Top 100 ranked heathland course. Visitors welcome. Two-ball/foursomes golf except on Mondays & from 12pm on Thursdays.

Separate account for our West Course.

The Ashdown Forest is always a peaceful scene, but at 6:30am when it's just greenkeepers and the occasional dog walker, ...
08/06/2026

The Ashdown Forest is always a peaceful scene, but at 6:30am when it's just greenkeepers and the occasional dog walker, it's about as serene as it gets.

As the Amateur Championship returns this month, we look back on Freddie Tait's remarkable triumph 130 years ago.Tait sto...
03/06/2026

As the Amateur Championship returns this month, we look back on Freddie Tait's remarkable triumph 130 years ago.

Tait stood among our greatest early members alongside fellow Amateur Champion Horace Hutchinson and Abe Mitchell, whose legacy is immortalised on the Ryder Cup trophy.

At Royal St George's in 1896, he dominated 1892 Open Champion Harold Hilton with an 8&7 victory in the final, before claiming the title a second time in 1898.

31/05/2026

Our two courses, the Old and the West, are both Top 100 ranked in their respective categories, yet offer two very different tests and experiences.

In May 1893, Robert Birch persuaded Lord Cantelupe, son of the Earl De La Warr, to seek royal patronage. Securing this s...
25/05/2026

In May 1893, Robert Birch persuaded Lord Cantelupe, son of the Earl De La Warr, to seek royal patronage. Securing this status was a defining moment in our early days, establishing the traditional heritage we uphold today.

19/05/2026

A simple par 3 at first glance, but the more you play the 9th, the more trouble reveals itself: in the chasm of heather short of the green and in the severely sloping surface that can quickly turn a great tee shot into a bogey.

Entries are open for our Scratch Open, the Winkley Smith Challenge Cup. Just £95 provides a 36 holes of golf and our sup...
13/05/2026

Entries are open for our Scratch Open, the Winkley Smith Challenge Cup.

Just £95 provides a 36 holes of golf and our superb hospitality, including a bacon roll on arrival, a two-course buffet lunch, and tea and cake after the second round.

Enter online: https://bit.ly/4w7vNCf

Summer has well and truly arrived in the Ashdown Forest, and the bright purple heather is only a few months away. Visit ...
07/05/2026

Summer has well and truly arrived in the Ashdown Forest, and the bright purple heather is only a few months away.

Visit our website to enjoy one of the best experiences in English golf - 2-ball play around our bunkerless layout: https://bit.ly/4lq74UA

Top 100 have released their latest Top 100 courses rankings and we're delighted to have climbed to 45th place in England...
05/05/2026

Top 100 have released their latest Top 100 courses rankings and we're delighted to have climbed to 45th place in England and back into their GB&I Top 100!

A testament to the ongoing work improving our agronomy, and proof that a traditional, old school layout stands the test of time.

No bunkers, no problem. The natural contours and punishing heather provide the perfect recipe for a formidable test. Thi...
29/04/2026

No bunkers, no problem.

The natural contours and punishing heather provide the perfect recipe for a formidable test. This beautifully rugged landscape is the secret of our peaceful courses.

Address

Chapel Lane
Forest Row
RH185

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+441342822018

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