NORTH MIDDLESEX GOLF CLUB
🏴 London, Greater London, England
Designed by Willie Park Jr.
North Middlesex Golf Club occupies parkland in the northern reaches of Greater London, designed by Willie Park Jr. and opened in 1905. Park, a two-time Open Championship winner who became one of Britain's most prolific course architects around the turn of the twentieth century, created a layout that reflects the Edwardian era's transition from rudimentary links-inspired designs to more strategic inland courses. The property sits on gently rolling terrain typical of the Thames basin's outer suburbs, with mature tree-lined fairways that have developed character over more than a century of play.
The course measures around 5,800 yards from the back tees, a modest length by contemporary standards but one that places emphasis on accuracy and course management rather than power. Park's routing makes thoughtful use of the natural contours, with several holes playing across slopes and others utilizing subtle elevation changes to create interest in approach play. The greens feature the kind of modest but effective contouring characteristic of Park's work, rewarding well-placed tee shots with favorable angles.
North Middlesex serves a local membership drawn from the surrounding communities of Friern Barnet and the broader North London area. The club maintains traditional members' club values while remaining accessible to golfers seeking a straightforward parkland test within the capital. Its location provides a convenient option for those looking to play a historic Willie Park Jr. design without traveling far from central London.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North Middlesex was designed by Willie Park Jr..
Yes. North Middlesex at North Middlesex Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North Middlesex is 69.
North Middlesex plays 5,675 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North Middlesex is 131.
North Middlesex is a 18-hole course.