Surrey Downs at Surrey Downs Golf Club

Surrey Downs Golf Club occupies elevated ground in Kingswood, a residential area in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey. The course was designed by Peter Alliss, the renowned television commentator and course architect who worked on numerous British layouts during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Alliss often collaborated with Dave Thomas and later with Clive Clark, though the specific partnership details for Surrey Downs are less widely documented. The design reflects the parkland character typical of Surrey golf, with tree-lined fairways and undulating terrain that takes advantage of the natural topography.

The course sits on the North Downs, the chalk escarpment that runs across southern England, and the routing incorporates the elevation changes and wooded landscape characteristic of this geological feature. Players encounter a mix of holes that move through mature woodland and more open sections, with the terrain providing natural interest and strategic variety. The layout requires accurate placement rather than pure length, with several holes featuring doglegs and elevated greens that reward local knowledge.

Surrey Downs serves primarily as a members' club, offering a traditional English golf experience in a setting that balances accessibility with the natural beauty of the Surrey countryside. The club maintains a year-round playing season, and the course's drainage benefits from the underlying chalk, which helps keep conditions playable even during wetter months.