Ealing Golf Club

Ealing Golf Club occupies parkland in Greenford, on the western edge of Greater London, where suburban development meets remnant open space. The course was laid out by six-time Open Champion Harry Vardon in 1898, with later revisions by Harry S. Colt, one of the golden age's most influential architects. This combination of Vardon's playing sensibility and Colt's strategic refinement gives the layout a character that balances accessibility with thoughtful shot-making demands. The routing makes efficient use of relatively compact acreage, moving across gently rolling terrain with mature trees framing many holes. Colt's touch is evident in the bunkering and green complexes, which introduce angles and contours that reward precision over distance. The parkland setting provides seasonal variety, with tree-lined fairways creating definition and wind protection, though the openness of certain holes allows weather to influence play. Several holes require carries over natural features or strategic positioning to access favorable approach angles. Ealing serves a membership drawn largely from west London and surrounding communities, maintaining the traditions of a members' club while accommodating the practical realities of urban golf. The clubhouse and facilities reflect over a century of continuous operation, with the course itself representing an example of early professional design subsequently shaped by one of the era's most thoughtful architects. The layout remains a functional test within the constraints of its metropolitan location, offering variety and challenge without requiring excessive length.