Sunningdale Green Fees and Tee Times
Two of the greatest heathland courses on earth, on the Berkshire and Surrey border near Ascot. Visitor green fees run to an indicative £325 per round in summer 2026, or about £550 for a day ticket on both. Here is what each round costs, how booking and access work, and how to plan a round at one of the most sought after tee sheets in England.
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The short answer
Plan on an indicative £325 per round to play either the Old or the New course at Sunningdale as a visitor in the 2026 summer season, with a both courses day ticket of around £550 if you want to play 36 holes in a day. Winter green fees are lower. These are visitor rates on the club's standard visitor days; a round arranged through a member or a corporate day may differ. All figures here are indicative for the 2026 season and verified in June 2026 against the club's published visitor information. Rates change, so always confirm current fees directly with the club before booking.
The harder part at Sunningdale is not the cost but the access. This is one of the most in demand tee sheets in the country, and the club books well over a year ahead: the 2026 visitor season is already fully booked, with the diary for 2027 opening from November 2026. If a round here is on your list, the practical advice is to plan early, hold a valid handicap, and treat the tee time, not the green fee, as the thing to secure first.
Sunningdale green fees, 2026
Applies to the two championship 18 hole courses, the Old Course and the New Course. Visitor play is generally on weekdays from May to October, subject to availability.
| Option | Summer (indicative 2026) | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Old Course, one round | Around £325 | Reduced, confirm with club |
| New Course, one round | Around £325 | Reduced, confirm with club |
| Day ticket, both courses | Around £550 | Reduced, confirm with club |
Indicative summer rates verified from Sunningdale Golf Club visitor information in June 2026. Winter and shoulder rates are lower and were not published as a fixed figure at the time of writing, so confirm directly. Fees are per person and subject to change without notice. Always confirm current fees and availability directly with the club before booking. Check tee time availability.
How access and booking work
Sunningdale welcomes visitors on its standard visitor days, which generally run Monday to Thursday from May to October. That window, combined with the club's standing among the best heathland courses in the world, makes the tee sheet one of the most contested in English golf. The club books a long way in advance: at the time of writing the 2026 season is fully booked, and the 2027 diary opens from November 2026. The practical takeaway is simple. If you want to play Sunningdale in a given year, get your request in as early as the club will accept it, ideally as soon as the diary opens for that season.
Reservations are handled by the club's own team rather than an online engine, by phone or email during office hours. You can ask to be added to a request list for specific dates, your group size, and your preferred course. Be flexible on the date and the course and your chances improve considerably. Green fees are paid per round, and a both courses day ticket is the efficient way to experience the Old and the New on the same visit if availability allows, which is the trip many travelling golfers come for.
Handicap, dress and on the day
Sunningdale asks all visitors to hold a current valid handicap index, with a maximum of 18.4 for men and 24.4 for ladies. You must produce a handicap certificate when you sign in at the pro shop, and a photograph of the documentation on your phone is accepted. Dress is traditional smart golf attire on the course and in the clubhouse, in keeping with a club of this standing, so pack accordingly and confirm any specifics with the club when you book. Allow time before your round to enjoy the clubhouse and the famous halfway hut, an institution in its own right, and to walk the practice ground. Caddies and buggies can be arranged in advance subject to availability and policy, so request them when you book rather than on the day.
Old or New, and where the money goes
Both courses sit among the greatest heathland golf anywhere, and a 36 hole day on the day ticket is the connoisseur's choice. The Old Course, laid out by Willie Park Junior in 1901 and later refined by Harry Colt, is the more celebrated, a par 70 of about 6,600 yards famous for its opening par 5 and the heather, pine and silver birch that frame every hole. The New Course, designed by Harry Colt and opened in 1923, is a touch longer at around 6,700 yards off the back, more open and exposed across the higher ground, and many good judges rate it the sterner examination. If you can play only one, the Old is the round most visitors come for, on history alone. If you can play both, do.
For value beyond the green fee, treat Sunningdale as the anchor of a wider Surrey heathland trip. The cluster around it is the densest concentration of great heathland golf on earth, and pairing a Sunningdale round with its neighbours makes the long planning lead worthwhile. See our guide to the green fees at nearby Wentworth, and read how the region compares in our ranking of the best golf courses in England. For full trip planning, visit our England golf holidays overview.
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Sunningdale green fee questions
How much are Sunningdale green fees in 2026?
Indicative 2026 summer visitor green fees at Sunningdale are around £325 per round on either the Old or the New course, with a both courses day ticket of about £550. Winter rates are lower. All figures are indicative and change by season; always confirm current fees directly with the club before booking.
Can visitors play Sunningdale?
Yes. Sunningdale welcomes visitors on its standard visitor days, generally Monday to Thursday from May to October, subject to availability. Demand is very high and the club books well over a year in advance; the 2026 season is fully booked, and the diary for 2027 bookings opens from November 2026. Tee times are arranged through the club's reservations team by phone or email.
Is there a handicap requirement at Sunningdale?
Yes. Visitors must hold a current valid handicap index, with a maximum of 18.4 for men and 24.4 for ladies. A handicap certificate must be produced when signing in at the pro shop; a photograph of the documentation on a smartphone is sufficient. Always confirm the current requirement with the club before travelling.
Which Sunningdale course should you play, Old or New?
Both are among the finest heathland courses in the world. The Old Course, by Willie Park Junior in 1901 with later Harry Colt refinements, is the more famous, with its celebrated par 5 first and the tree framed run home. The New Course, designed by Harry Colt in 1923, is more open and arguably the sterner test. If you can only play one, most visitors choose the Old for its history; if you can play both in a day, take the day ticket.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative 2026 green fees and access rules verified from Sunningdale Golf Club visitor information in June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.