Byfleet Surrey hotels:

West Byfleet Golf Club was formed in 1922, but the course was originally laid down in 1904. The land was then owned by Mr Hugh Locke-King whose other extensive holdings included the famous 'Brooklands' race track. The members took the opportunity to purchase the course in 1922 and changed the name from Bleakdown to West Byfleet Golf Club thereby exhibiting both outstanding foresight and taste. The original course was designed by Cuthbert Butchart, a much respected professional of his time, whose projects included Worplesdon, West Hill, Hunstanton and Royal County Down. Although the odd hole has been lost and others changed, the majority of the course remains faithful to the original design. The course is mostly level with just the odd gradient to add some variation. This most attractive course is built on quick-drying sandy subsoil set against a background of woodland and gorse. The 13th is the famous 'Pond Hole' over the water hazard with two bunkers fronting the green. The hole is much less formidable than it first appears. No less than five holes of 420 yards or more will provide testing long two-shotters for the strong player. During the 2nd World War both the 15th and 16th Fairways were ploughed up to help the food effort. There may be some significance that only those holes that could be seen from the railway were ploughed, suggesting that some members had their own priorities. Happily these holes have long since recovered to their former splendour. The Club Professional, David Regan, a 'Golf World' instructor, offers coaching to all standards including the very top players. David has an extremely well stocked shop including one of the finest ranges of ladies clothing in the country.