
Edinburgh Course
Wentworth Club
About this course
The Edinburgh Course at Wentworth Club represents the facility's third championship layout, designed by John Jacobs and opened in 1990. Situated on the club's extensive Virginia Water estate in Surrey's commuter belt west of London, the course occupies terrain similar to its more famous siblings—the West and East courses—with mature woodland, heathland characteristics, and gently rolling topography typical of the region. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates water features that add strategic interest to several holes. As the shortest of Wentworth's three courses, the Edinburgh plays to a more modest yardage than the championship West Course, making it somewhat more accessible while still demanding accurate shot-making through tree-lined corridors and around well-positioned hazards. The design reflects Jacobs' background as a teaching professional and his understanding of playability across different skill levels, though the course maintains the club's overall standard of conditioning and presentation. Wentworth Club itself carries significant historical weight in British golf, having hosted numerous professional tournaments on its other layouts, and the Edinburgh Course benefits from the same maintenance standards and clubhouse facilities. Members and guests use all three courses in rotation, with the Edinburgh offering a distinct playing experience within the same wooded, residential setting that has defined Wentworth since the estate's development in the 1920s.
Quick facts
- Location
- Virginia Water, Surrey, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1990
- Designer
- John Jacobs
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,059 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/139
Getting there
The journey to Wentworth Club begins at London Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW), followed by a swift drive southwest through the commuter belt that gradually softens into the wooded Surrey countryside. For those arriving by private aircraft, Farnborough Airport (FAB) lies just twenty minutes north and offers the discrete gateway favored by international members. The final approach winds through the leafy lanes of Virginia Water, where the landscape shifts from manicured suburban greenery to the deep, sheltering pines and rhododendrons that frame the club's storied entrance - a transition that signals arrival at one of England's most venerable and exclusive golfing addresses.

FAQ
Common questions about Edinburgh at Wentworth Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Edinburgh was designed by John Jacobs.
Yes. Edinburgh at Wentworth Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Edinburgh is 72.
Edinburgh plays 7,059 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Edinburgh is 139.
Edinburgh is a 18-hole course.





