Verulam Golf Club

Verulam Golf Club sits on parkland terrain in St Albans, Hertfordshire, approximately twenty miles north of London. The course was designed by James Braid and opened in 1905, making it one of the five-time Open Champion's earlier English commissions. Braid routed the layout across gently rolling ground that features mature trees, subtle elevation changes, and a mix of open and wooded holes characteristic of the region's parkland golf. The course measures around 6,400 yards from the back tees and presents a traditional test of accuracy and course management rather than overwhelming length. Braid's design incorporates strategic bunkering and uses the natural contours to create interest, with several holes playing across or along slopes that require thoughtful club selection. The property's mature tree-lined fairways and established landscaping give the course a settled, classical English parkland character. Donald Steel, the noted golf course architect and writer, undertook modifications to the layout in later decades, refining certain aspects while preserving Braid's original routing and strategic concepts. The club has maintained its members-only status throughout its history and operates as a traditional private golf club in the Home Counties style. Verulam has hosted regional amateur competitions and county-level events over the years, serving as a respected venue within Hertfordshire golf circles. The course remains relatively under the radar nationally but is valued locally for its playability, conditioning, and the quality of Braid's design work.