Dulwich and Sydenham Hill at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club

Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club occupies an elevated site in south London, designed by Harry S. Colt and opened in 1894. The course sits on the ridge between Dulwich and Sydenham Hill, offering a parkland layout that makes effective use of the natural topography. Colt, who would go on to become one of Britain's most influential golf architects, created a routing that incorporates significant elevation changes and mature woodland, characteristics that distinguish it from many other London courses.

The layout measures around 6,000 yards and plays across undulating terrain with several holes featuring pronounced slopes and doglegs that require strategic positioning. The course's elevated setting provides views across the London skyline, while the tree-lined fairways and natural contours create a sense of seclusion despite the urban surroundings. The design emphasizes accuracy over length, with narrow landing areas and well-protected greens that reward thoughtful course management.

The club has maintained its traditional character as a members' club serving the local community in south London. The course remains relatively compact by modern standards but retains the strategic qualities typical of Colt's early work, with subtle green complexes and routing that takes advantage of the natural fall of the land. Its location within Greater London makes it one of the more accessible parkland courses in the capital, though it remains primarily a private facility focused on member play rather than visitor traffic.