
West Sussex Course
West Sussex Golf Club

About this course
West Sussex Golf Club sits near Pulborough in the South Downs, designed by the partnership of Willie Campbell and Horace Hutchison and opened in 1931. The course occupies gently rolling heathland terrain characteristic of the Sussex Weald, with sandy subsoil that provides firm, fast-running conditions and natural drainage. The design reflects the strategic principles of the golden age, emphasizing ground game options and rewarding thoughtful placement over sheer length. The routing moves through mixed woodland and open heath, with heather, gorse, and mature trees framing many holes. The layout features a variety of par threes and short two-shot holes that test accuracy and course management rather than power. Several greens are elevated or subtly contoured, requiring careful approach play. The course has remained relatively true to its original design, preserving the character of pre-war British inland golf. West Sussex has hosted regional amateur competitions and remains a members' club with a traditional atmosphere. The clubhouse and facilities maintain a quiet, understated character typical of courses from this era. The club draws golfers interested in classic heathland design and the strategic demands of firm, fast conditions. Its location in the Sussex countryside, with views toward the South Downs, provides a pastoral setting removed from urban development.
Getting there
West Sussex Golf Club is most readily accessed via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), situated approximately 35 miles to the south, with a graceful 50-minute drive north through the gentle rolling terrain of the Sussex Weald. The route unfolds through quintessentially English countryside - past market towns and hedgerow-lined lanes - before arriving in Boksburg, a village where the club's manicured grounds emerge as an oasis of refined turf and considered design. For those with access to private aviation, Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) lies closer to hand, offering a more discreet entry point into the region. The final approach to West Sussex Golf Club carries the quiet satisfaction of arrival at one of England's most respected inland courses, where the clubhouse and championship layout await with the understated elegance befitting a club steeped in golfing tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about West Sussex
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West Sussex was designed by Campbell and Hutchison.
Yes. West Sussex is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at West Sussex is 68.
West Sussex plays 6,351 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West Sussex is 129.
West Sussex is a 18-hole course.



