Southwick Park Golf Club

Southwick Park Golf Club occupies parkland on the grounds of Southwick House, a Georgian manor in Hampshire that served as General Eisenhower's headquarters in the lead-up to D-Day in 1944. The course was designed by Charles Lawrie and opened in the 1970s, laid out across gently rolling terrain that blends mature woodland with open parkland. The setting retains a sense of history, with the manor house visible from several points on the course and the landscape reflecting centuries of English estate management. The routing makes use of the natural contours and established tree lines, creating a variety of holes that require thoughtful club selection and accurate approach play. Several holes play through avenues of mature trees, while others open onto broader parkland sections where wind and distance control become more significant factors. Water features appear on a few holes, adding strategic interest without dominating the design. The course measures around 6,400 yards from the back tees, offering a fair test for club golfers while remaining accessible to players of varying abilities. Southwick Park operates as a members' club with a traditional English golf club atmosphere. The clubhouse and facilities reflect the course's parkland setting, and the club maintains an active membership with regular competitions and social events. The course's location near Portsmouth makes it a convenient option for golfers in southern Hampshire, and its historical associations with Southwick House add a distinctive dimension to the overall experience.