
South Petersfield Course
South Petersfield Golf Club



About this course
South Petersfield Golf Club sits in the gently rolling Hampshire countryside near the market town of Petersfield, approximately sixty miles southwest of London. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the region, where the chalk downlands of the South Downs transition into mixed agricultural and wooded landscapes. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree cover, creating a parkland layout that reflects the traditional English inland golf course model. The club was established in the early twentieth century during a period of significant golf development across southern England, when improved rail connections made such locations accessible to both local members and visitors from London. The course design follows conventions of the era, with holes routed through corridors of established woodland and across open meadowland, requiring accurate placement rather than extreme length. Several holes incorporate natural water features and the undulating ground provides variety in stance and approach angles. South Petersfield serves primarily as a members' club with a local and regional membership base. The clubhouse maintains the social traditions common to English golf clubs of this vintage, providing a gathering place for the community beyond competitive play. The course hosts regular club competitions and occasional regional amateur events, fulfilling its role as a venue for recreational golf in Hampshire's network of established clubs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Petersfield, Hampshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1892
- Holes
- 12
- Par
- 44
- Length
- 2,904 yards
- Difficulty
- 68/110
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
The journey to South Petersfield Golf Club begins at London's major hubs - Gatwick (LGW) or Heathrow (LHR) - followed by a gentle drive southwest through the rolling Hampshire countryside, a route of roughly ninety minutes that gradually peels away the urban fringe and settles into the quiet, undulating landscape of the South Downs. For those arriving by rail, Petersfield station sits on the main line from London Waterloo, offering a more intimate entry into this corner of southern England, with the club itself a short taxi ride from the platform. The final approach winds through the characterful market town of Petersfield before ascending into the chalky uplands where the club's parkland layout emerges - a serene transition from the bustle of the capital to the timeless English countryside that defines this corner of Hampshire.

FAQ
Common questions about South Petersfield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South Petersfield has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Yes. South Petersfield is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South Petersfield is 44.
South Petersfield plays 2,904 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South Petersfield is 110.
South Petersfield is a 12-hole course.



