St George's Hill Golf Club
St George's Hill is Harry Colt at his most theatrical. Opened in 1913 on a private estate above Weybridge, this Surrey heathland is built across rolling, pine clad hills, with plunging tee shots, heather lined corridors and greens set into the contours of the land. It is one of the defining courses of the Surrey and Berkshire sandbelt, a place travelling golfers pair with Sunningdale, Wentworth and Walton Heath for the finest inland week in England.
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The verdict
St George's Hill belongs in any conversation about the best heathland golf in the world. Harry Colt routed it in 1913 through dramatic, tumbling terrain that gives the course a vertical drama most of its sandbelt neighbours cannot match. Tee shots drop from elevated tees into valleys of heather, and the approaches climb back to greens perched on plateaus and shoulders of ground. It is strategic, beautiful and demanding, and it rewards the player who shapes the ball and respects the angles.
It suits the travelling golfer who cares about architecture and wants the quieter, members club side of English golf rather than a resort. The club runs 27 holes, so a full day can take in the championship Red and Blue plus the shorter Green loop. Play it alongside the wider Surrey heathland and you have one of the great golf trips on the planet, an hour from central London yet a world away in feel. Understated, exclusive and genuinely thrilling underfoot.
St George's Hill Golf Club at a glance
- Founded
- 1913
- Design
- Harry Colt
- Type
- Heathland
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- 6,500 yds
- Green fee
- Around £240
Designer, founding year and the 27 hole layout verified June 2026 from the club and golf course archives. St George's Hill opened in 1913 to a Harry Colt design and plays as three nine hole loops, with the Red and Blue combination forming the championship course of roughly 6,500 yards to a par of 70. The green fee is indicative, around 240 pounds for a 2026 weekday visitor round in high season, with seasonal variation. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
St George's Hill is defined by its movement. Colt used the hilly estate to create a sequence of elevated tees and fall away greens, so the round feels like a series of distinct, framed pictures rather than a flat march. Heather, silver birch and Scots pine line nearly every corridor, and the rough is punishing when the lines are missed, which puts a premium on driving the ball to the correct side of the fairway.
The greens are the other half of the defence. They sit in the contours of the hillside, often benched into a slope or set above a fall of ground, so the approach must be flighted to the right portion and the wrong miss can leave a desperate recovery. There is little water in play, the test is the land, the heather and the angles, which is exactly what makes it such a pure expression of the heathland ideal.
Across the three loops the Red and Blue carry the championship reputation, with a closing stretch that asks firm questions of tee shot placement and nerve. Walk it slowly, study how Colt set each hazard to catch the lazy line, and you understand why architects still make the pilgrimage to Weybridge more than a century after the course opened.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A private members club that welcomes visitors on weekdays through the season, by arrangement |
| Green fee | Around 240 pounds for a 2026 weekday visitor round in high season (indicative); seasonal rates vary |
| Booking | Contact the club office to arrange a tee time; visitor play is weekdays from spring to early winter, not weekends or bank holidays |
| On the day | A genuine walking course on a private estate, with a fine clubhouse and a strong dress code |
| Getting there | At Weybridge in Surrey, around 30 to 45 minutes from central London and close to Heathrow |
| Best months | May to September for the firmest heathland turf, with late summer heather at its best |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from the club and public listings; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Weybridge and the wider Surrey stockbroker belt offer comfortable hotels and country houses within a short drive, and the location makes a fine base for a heathland tour rather than a single round. Many travelling golfers stay nearer Sunningdale or Ascot to sit at the centre of the sandbelt cluster.
London is close enough that some visitors stay in the city and drive out for the day, but a night or two near the courses lets you play early on the firmest turf. Pair St George's Hill with Wentworth, Sunningdale and Walton Heath for a classic three or four day inland trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Weybridge and the Surrey heathland.
A Surrey heathland week
We build inland golf trips around St George's Hill and the Surrey and Berkshire sandbelt, arrange the tee times and a comfortable base with transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
St George's Hill Golf Club questions
Who designed St George's Hill Golf Club?
St George's Hill was designed by Harry Colt and opened in 1913. It is regarded as one of his finest heathland creations, laid out across the rolling, pine clad hills of a private estate above Weybridge in Surrey.
How many holes does St George's Hill have?
St George's Hill has 27 holes, arranged as three nine hole loops named Red, Blue and Green. The Red and Blue combination forms the championship course, while the Green offers a shorter, equally scenic loop.
What is the par and length of St George's Hill?
The championship Red and Blue course plays to a par of 70 over roughly 6,500 yards. The dramatic, hilly terrain makes it feel longer than the card, with elevated tees and greens set into the contours of the land.
How much does it cost to play St George's Hill?
Indicative 2026 weekday visitor green fees are around 240 pounds in high season, with seasonal variation. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking with the club.
Can visitors play St George's Hill?
Yes. St George's Hill is a private members club that welcomes visitors on weekdays through the season by arrangement. It is best to contact the club office well in advance, as visitor times are limited and summer dates book up early.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, founding year, holes and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.