The Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club, founded in 1892 in Old Deer Park, has maintained its allure despite setbacks like the 2001 clubhouse fire. Situated near Kew’s Royal Botanical Gardens and central London, it remains popular among golf enthusiasts.
The club offers extensive practice facilities including a large putting green, a 180-yard practice range, and multiple short game areas. The clubhouse, rebuilt post-fire, features bars, a restaurant, and excellent changing facilities alongside a snooker room adorned with historical photos and tournament memorabilia.
The J.H. Taylor-designed Outer Course spans 6,402 yards with a par of 69, featuring deep bunkers and undulating fairways reminiscent of links courses. Accuracy and length are crucial, starting with the challenging 225-yard par three opener flanked by bunkers. The layout continues through tree-lined fairways bordering Kew, demanding strategic play with well-placed bunkers and cuts to fairways.
Despite occasional disturbances from Heathrow flight paths, Royal Mid-Surrey offers a tranquil setting. From the challenging tree-lined stretch from the 2nd to the 8th to the demanding finishing holes ascending to the clubhouse, it blends history, strategic layout, and modern amenities.
