Foxhills Golf Club

The Bernard Hunt course at Foxhills Golf Club in Ottershaw, Surrey, was designed by F. W. Hawtree and named after the club's former touring professional, Bernard Hunt, who represented Great Britain in eight Ryder Cup matches between 1953 and 1969. The course sits within the larger Foxhills estate, which has evolved into a significant golf and leisure destination in the Surrey commuter belt, roughly twenty-five miles southwest of London. Hawtree's design works with the natural Surrey heathland and woodland terrain characteristic of this region, featuring rolling topography, mature tree-lined fairways, and strategic bunkering. The routing incorporates elevation changes and doglegs that require thoughtful course management rather than pure length. Water features come into play on several holes, adding variety to the shot-making demands. The course presents a parkland character with heathland influences, typical of Surrey golf landscapes that blend sandy subsoils with established vegetation. Foxhills operates as a resort and country club facility, with the Bernard Hunt course serving as one of multiple layouts on the property. The club offers extensive practice facilities and has hosted corporate and regional amateur competitions over the years. The course provides a solid test for members and visitors while maintaining accessibility for a range of skill levels, reflecting Hawtree's design philosophy of creating playable yet strategic golf holes within the natural landscape.