Golf courses near London
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of London, including 14 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 7 pitch and putt. 83% have a website listed.
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 | 14 | 47% |
| 9 holes | 5 | 17% |
| Pitch and putt | 7 | 23% |
| Holes not recorded | 4 | 13% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 8 |
As described on the club website, for 8 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of London
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Merton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ealing | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Haringey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Southwark | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wandsworth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bromley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Croydon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Redbridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | 8.5 km | |
| London Scottish Golf Club | 18 | 11 km | ||
| Finchley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 12 km | |
| North Middlesex Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 13 km | |
| Coombe Hill Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 13 km | |
| Ealing Golf Course | 18 | 1898 | 13 km | |
| Shortlands Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club | 18 | 1892 | 13 km | |
| Hampstead Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 1893 | 8.3 km |
| Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | 8.5 km | |
| Ealing Golf Course | 18 | 1898 | 13 km | |
| Hendon Golf Course | 70 | 1903 | 12 km | |
| Aquarius Golf Club | 9 | 1912 | 7.8 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Pitch and Putt | 9 | 27 | 6.7 km |
| Aquarius Golf Club | 9 | 7.8 km | |
| Highgate Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 8.3 km |
| Hampstead Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 8.3 km |
| Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club | 18 | 8.5 km | |
| Alexandra Palace Pitch & Putt | 9.7 km | ||
| Wimbledon Park Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 9.8 km |
| Roehampton Club Golf Course | 18 | 10 km | |
| Dukes Meadows Golf, Tennis & Ski | 9 | 27 | 10 km |
| Palewell Pitch & Putt | 10 km | ||
| London Scottish Golf Club | 18 | 11 km | |
| Muswell Hill Golf Club | 18 | 11 km | |
| Richmond Park Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 11 km |
| Hanger Hill Park Pitch & Putt | 12 km | ||
| Royal Wimbledon Golf Course | 12 km | ||
| Hendon Golf Course | 70 | 12 km | |
| Finchley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 12 km |
| Mitcham Golf Club | 13 km | ||
| Metro Golf Centre | 9 | 13 km | |
| North Middlesex Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 13 km |
| South Norwood Pitch and Putt | 13 km | ||
| Wanstead Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 13 km |
| Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Coombe Hill Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 13 km |
| Ealing Golf Course | 18 | 13 km | |
| Sudbury Golf Course | 14 km | ||
| Grovelands Pitch & Putt Course | 9 | 14 km | |
| Malden Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 14 km |
| Shortlands Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 14 km |
| Morden Park golf course | 14 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 London?
- 137 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of London; this page shows the 30 nearest. 7 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to London?
- Queens Park Pitch and Putt, about 6.7 km from the town centre in a straight line (pitch and putt course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of London?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near London?
- 7 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club, London Scottish Golf Club and Finchley Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near London?
- Among the 6 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club dates back to 1892, followed by Hampstead Golf Club (1893).
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