London Golf Club

The Heritage course at London Golf Club opened in 1994 as one of Jack Nicklaus's first European designs, part of a two-course facility situated in the Kent countryside near Ash, roughly thirty miles southeast of central London. Nicklaus routed the course across gently rolling terrain that had been farmland, incorporating mature woodland and creating substantial earth movement to shape the playing corridors and establish strategic interest. The layout reflects the architect's characteristic emphasis on wide fairways that reward accurate driving, with large, contoured greens defended by deep bunkering. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and features water hazards on several holes, most notably around the closing stretch where ponds and streams come into play. Nicklaus designed distinct risk-reward opportunities throughout the routing, with doglegs that tempt aggressive lines and approach shots that offer multiple angles of attack depending on pin position. The property's woodland frames many holes without creating claustrophobic corridors, and the design incorporates elevation changes that provide variety in stance and perspective. London Golf Club operates as a private members' club and has hosted professional events including European Tour tournaments in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Heritage shares the property with the International course, designed by Nicklaus and opened in 1997, giving members access to thirty-six holes. The clubhouse facilities serve both courses and reflect the club's positioning as a business-oriented membership venue within commuting distance of London.