Why we would rather be playing this stunning Hampshire layout
Designed by Willie Park Jr in 1908, Stoneham Golf Club is a distinctive parkland-cross-heathland laid out on either side of a large valley, formerly the old deer park.
Typically associated with Sunningdale Old and Huntercombe, Stoneham was one of Park Jr’s under-the-radar designs, of which he has made fine work.
With an exceptional standard of low handicappers, the club is home to the Stoneham Academy, where £1.2 million has been spent on developing a Trackman-enabled driving range, and a state of the art short game area considered one of the best in the country.
History
Stoneham Golf Club has a fairly prestigious history certainly in terms of events.
In April 1946, the first Dunlop Masters Golf Tournament – now known as the British Masters – was held here. The result was a shared trophy between Bobby Locke and Dai Rees.
Rees opened Stoneham’s new clubhouse in April 1959, and captained the Ryder Cup team later that year. The team sailed out of nearby Southampton for the match at Indiana Country Club, California.
What makes Stoneham Golf Club special?
What is particularly exciting about Stoneham is the fact it has five par-5s, five par-3s and eight par 4s, which makes for a tremendous layout.
The club, where LIV Golf star Richard Bland calls home, has also played host to several England Golf events throughout its history.
Where does it rank?
145th in GB&I, 64th in England, 3rd in Hampshire
Where is it?
Stoneham Golf Club is located near the crossing of the M3 and the M27, just a few miles north of Southampton on the south coast of England.
Get in touch with Stoneham Golf Club
For more information about the club and course, visit its website or call them on 02380 769272.
You can play Stoneham Golf Club on the NCG Top 100s Tour this year!
- Register now to play in our 2024 Stoneham event on June 6th here.
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