Sundridge Park's East Course occupies gently rolling parkland in Bromley, within the Greater London boundary though historically part of Kent. Willie Park Jr., the two-time Open Champion who became one of Britain's most prolific early golf architects, designed the course in 1901. The layout forms part of a dual-course facility set within the grounds of a historic estate, with the clubhouse occupying an imposing Regency mansion designed by John Nash and Samuel Wyatt in the early 19th century. The property's mature trees and established landscape give the course a traditional English parkland character.
Park's routing makes use of the site's natural contours, with several holes playing across sloping terrain that adds strategic interest to club selection and approach angles. The course measures shorter than modern championship standards but presents a thoughtful test through its use of cross-bunkers, greenside hazards, and undulating putting surfaces typical of the period's design philosophy. The layout rewards accuracy and course management over raw distance.
Sundridge Park has served as a venue for various regional competitions and qualifiers over its long history. The club maintains a traditional membership structure and the Nash mansion provides a distinctive architectural backdrop, with its grand proportions and period features creating an atmosphere that reflects the course's Edwardian origins. The East Course remains the older and more established of the two layouts at the property.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East was designed by Willie Park.
Yes. East at Sundridge Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at East is 71.
East plays 6,532 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at East is 135.
East is a 18-hole course.