THE SOUTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE GOLF CLUB
🏴 Slough, Buckinghamshire, England
Designed by Harry S. Colt, F.W. Hawtree
The South Buckinghamshire Golf Club sits in Stoke Poges, near Slough in Buckinghamshire, occupying parkland that forms part of the historic Stoke Park estate. Harry S. Colt designed the course in the 1920s, with later modifications by F.W. Hawtree. The layout reflects Colt's characteristic approach to inland English golf, utilizing natural contours and mature woodland to create strategic interest without excessive length. The property's established trees—predominantly oak, beech, and pine—frame holes and influence shot selection throughout the round.
The routing moves through gently rolling terrain, with several holes playing across modest elevation changes that add variety to club selection and stance. Colt's design emphasizes positioning off the tee, with fairway angles and greenside bunkering rewarding accurate approach play over sheer distance. The greens feature subtle internal contours typical of the architect's work, requiring careful reading on putts. Several holes incorporate natural water features that come into play on approach shots.
The club maintains a traditional members' environment, with a clubhouse that serves as the social center for regular competition and casual rounds. The course hosts county-level amateur events and serves as a venue for regional qualifying competitions. The layout remains largely faithful to Colt's original design principles, preserving the strategic character he intended while accommodating modern maintenance practices and playing standards.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The South Buckinghamshire was designed by Harry S. Colt and F.W. Hawtree.
Yes. The South Buckinghamshire at The South Buckinghamshire Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The South Buckinghamshire is 70.
The South Buckinghamshire plays 6,119 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The South Buckinghamshire is 117.
The South Buckinghamshire is a 18-hole course.