
Greenwood Course
East Horton Golf Club



About this course
East Horton Golf Club's Greenwood course occupies gently rolling Hampshire countryside on the outskirts of Southampton, a region with deep golfing roots extending back to the late Victorian era. The course was designed by M. Scott, though specific details about the architect and the exact date of construction are not widely documented in major golf architecture references. The layout reflects the parkland character typical of southern England courses from the early-to-mid twentieth century, with tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that provide natural definition to the holes. The Hampshire landscape here features a mix of mature woodland and open agricultural land, creating a setting that balances strategic interest with playability for members of varying abilities. The routing likely takes advantage of the natural contours to create variety in hole length and direction, while the soil composition common to this part of England generally provides reasonable drainage and turf conditions throughout much of the year. East Horton serves primarily as a members' club, offering regular club competitions and social golf typical of regional English clubs. The course provides a traditional golfing experience for the Southampton area, where it competes for attention with several other established layouts in Hampshire. While it has not hosted professional tournaments or achieved national rankings, Greenwood represents the kind of accessible, community-focused golf that forms the backbone of English club golf outside the championship venues.
Quick facts
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2010
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- M. Scott
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,186 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.1/123
- Course Vaults score
- 6.1
Getting there
Most visitors to East Horton Golf Club arrive via Southampton Airport, a compact regional hub roughly twenty minutes north by road, though London Heathrow and Gatwick serve as the primary international gateways, each approximately ninety minutes distant by motorway. The drive from Southampton itself traces the gentle undulations of central Hampshire, leaving behind the maritime bustle of the Solent for a quieter countryside of hedgerows and pasture. East Horton reveals itself with characteristic English understatement - no grand gates or sweeping entrance drive, simply a turn off the country lane into grounds that have hosted the game for generations, the clubhouse emerging through mature trees as if it had always been there.

FAQ
Common questions about Greenwood at East Horton Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Greenwood at East Horton Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 4 logged golfers.
Greenwood was designed by M. Scott.
Yes. Greenwood at East Horton Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Greenwood is 71.
Greenwood plays 6,186 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Greenwood is 123.




