Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

Course Type
Heathland
Designer
TBC
Par
Old – 72, West – 68 
Slope
0
Rating
3.4
Golf Professional
TBC
Green Fees
Reviews
4

Course Information

ADDRESS:
Off Chapel Lane, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH185LR, United Kingdom
WHAT/THREE/WORDS:
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TELEPHONE:
01342 822018
DESCRIPTION:

With its fairways weaving through the enchanting landscapes of East Sussex, Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club offers a timeless golfing experience rich in history and natural splendour. Established in 1888, the club features two distinguished 18-hole courses: the venerable Old Course, a par 72, and the picturesque West Course, a par 68. Both courses wind through ancient heathlands, providing golfers with challenging play amid rolling fairways and breathtaking vistas—all without a single artificial bunker.

Conveniently accessible via the A22 and A26 roads and just a short drive from the M23 motorway, the club is located near the charming village of Forest Row and the historic market town of East Grinstead. Nearby landmarks include the iconic Pooh Bridge, immortalised in A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories, and the expansive beauty of Ashdown Forest itself.

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Overall Course Rating
3.4 / 5

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Course Scorecards

Course Tee Holes Par Rating Slope
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club (West Course) White 18 68 72.6 138
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club (West Course) Red 18 69 67.7 116
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club (Old Course) Yellow 18 72 70.7 133

Regulars At This Course

Steve Maggs
0.3
Sara Gladstone
36.0
Dave Knight
36.0
Mukesh Sejpal
36.0
Roger Akerman
12.9
Neil Reeves
36.0

Golf Club Reviews

Lee Kyprian
21.8
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It was ok Royal Ashdown West Course

Just average, will I play it again - yes. Difficult to judge the course as there has been no rain for a long time, so I would like to play again when greener and in better condition. Overall the course had good scenery, if you go off the fairway, it’s tough and losing balls , not a lot though, but will happen. West Course was the cheaper than the Old Course, but not sure the difference in price for the Old Course is justified. It was ok.
Date Thursday, 21, July 2022
Ruth Brand
24.5
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ROYAL ASHDOWN

I have played on this course a number of itmes now and I would definitely recommend it - there are no bunkers!!!! Having said that and I don't think it is a particularly easy course and is challenging and makes you think. Give it a go!
Date Monday, 02, April 2012
Kevin Slumbers
36.0
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west course

Im looking to play as much cheap golf as i can this summer and at royal ashdown forest i was not left disappointed.
£20 a round or half that with 2 for 1 vouchers, the guy in the pro shop couldn't have been more helpfull.
The west course measures up to 5500 yards from the white tees(no yellow tees) with quite a few challenging holes(18th being my pick of the best), greens not in the best shape as you suspect most of the budget is spent on the prestige old course.
Date Tuesday, 16, March 2010
TSG
36.0
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Royal Ashdown & the West Course

I'm a member and play the West Course. This course has narrow fairways and you must be a straight hitter! Only 5600 yards but a good test of golfing skill as the greens are small.

The Royal is a great course. No bunkers but plenty of heather! The 11th (par 3 245 yards) is a fantastic golf hole to rival the very best.

Gets wet in the winter
Date Tuesday, 15, January 2008