Merrist Wood Golf Club

Merrist Wood Golf Club sits in the Surrey countryside near Worplesdon, a few miles northwest of Guildford. The course was designed by David Williams and occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the county, where heathland transitions into more wooded, parkland settings. The layout makes use of the natural topography and mature tree cover that defines much of the property. The course serves both as a members' club and as part of the wider Merrist Wood College estate, which has long been associated with agricultural and land-based education. This connection gives the club a somewhat distinctive character within Surrey golf, blending traditional club golf with an educational institution's presence. The routing takes players through varied terrain, with holes framed by established woodland and others offering more open aspects across the Surrey landscape. Williams's design emphasizes playability while incorporating the natural features of the site. The course presents a straightforward test of golf without the severe heathland characteristics found at some of Surrey's more famous venues to the south and west. For visitors and members alike, Merrist Wood offers accessible golf in a pleasant rural setting, representative of the parkland style common to this part of southern England.