Golf courses near Greenwich
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Greenwich, including 15 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 3 pitch and putt. 93% have a website listed.
Four club websites state a course type for venues near Greenwich: three parkland and one heathland. For the rest no type is given. Shown here are the 30 nearest of 124 venues within 25 km; the most distant is 15 km from the centre.
The areas with the most are Bromley with seven venues, Croydon with five, and Bexley, Greenwich and Redbridge with three each. Addington is the locality for four courses. Aquarius Golf Club (Catford), at 4.5 km, is the closest, and it is the only venue within 5 km.
Three of the venues are pitch and putt courses. Among the golf courses, 15 are recorded with 18 holes and five with nine. Woodford Golf Club (Buckhurst Hill) names 1890 as the year it began, the earliest on the page. Thirteen club sites welcome visitors, while one site says members only.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 15 | 50% |
| 9 holes | 5 | 17% |
| Pitch and putt | 3 | 10% |
| Holes not recorded | 7 | 23% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 3 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 4 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Greenwich
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Croydon | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bexley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenwich | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Redbridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Merton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southwark | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haringey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 13
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 6.1 km | |
| Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | 6.8 km | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1901 | 7.7 km |
| Shortlands Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 7.9 km | |
| Ilford Golf Club | 1907 | 9.8 km | ||
| Bexleyheath Golf Club | 10 km | |||
| Langley Park Golf Course | 1910 | 11 km | ||
| Shirley Park Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | ||
| Birchwood Park Golf Course | 18 | 14 km | ||
| Addington Palace Golf Club | 69 | 1913 | 14 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | 15 km |
| Chislehurst Golf Course | 18 | 66 | 1894 | 8.9 km |
| Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | 6.8 km | |
| Dartford Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1897 | 15 km |
| Sundridge Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1901 | 7.7 km |
| Shooters Hill Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 1903 | 5.8 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 11 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Harry Colt (2).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius Golf Club | 9 | 4.5 km | |
| Shooters Hill Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 5.8 km |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club | 18 | 6.1 km | |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 6.1 km |
| Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club | 18 | 6.8 km | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 7.7 km |
| Shortlands Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 7.9 km |
| Chislehurst Golf Course | 18 | 66 | 8.9 km |
| Sidcup Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 9.1 km |
| Ilford Golf Club | 9.8 km | ||
| Bexleyheath Golf Club | 10 km | ||
| South Norwood Pitch and Putt | 10 km | ||
| Wanstead Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 10 km |
| Langley Park Golf Course | 11 km | ||
| Bromley Golf Centre | 9 | 35 | 12 km |
| Barnehurst Golf Course | 9 | 34 | 13 km |
| Sparrows Den Pitch & Putt | 13 km | ||
| Orpington Golf Centre | 13 km | ||
| Shirley Park Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Addington Palace Golf Club | 69 | 14 km | |
| Birchwood Park Golf Course | 18 | 14 km | |
| Mitcham Golf Club | 14 km | ||
| Crowlands Heath Golf Club | 14 km | ||
| Whalebone Golf Club | 18 | 64 | 15 km |
| Woodford Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 15 km |
| Addington Court Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 15 km |
| Wimbledon Park Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 15 km |
| Alexandra Palace Pitch & Putt | 15 km | ||
| Dartford Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 15 km |
| Croham Hurst Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 15 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Greenwich?
- 124 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Greenwich; this page shows the 30 nearest. 10 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Greenwich?
- Aquarius Golf Club, about 4.5 km from the town centre in a straight line (9-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Greenwich?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Greenwich?
- 13 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club and Sundridge Park Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Greenwich?
- Among the 11 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Woodford Golf Club dates back to 1890, followed by Chislehurst Golf Course (1894).
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