Walton Heath (Old Course)

The Old Course at Walton Heath is a classic heathland course that ranks among England's top ten. The course has a rocky aspect, with a noticeable links influence, but through the heather are cut 18 magnificent holes that combine to provide one of the country's most daunting championship tests. The award of the 1981 Ryder Cup matches is the most painful illustration of the Old Course's quality, when Jack Nicklaus and a band of all-stars arrived with a band of all-stars to destroy a pitiful European side.

European Tour tournaments have also graced the Old Course's heather-strewn environment, which is unquestionably one of the best inland courses in the UK.

Walton Heath has recently hosted Sectional Qualifying for the US Open. A slew of elite professional golfers will take to the course for a chance to qualify for golf's second major of the year. In 2005, Michael Campbell was able to gain his spot by this technique, which led to his first Major victory at Pinehurst.

The course is also a regular stop for amateur golfers, hosting the South of England Open Amateur Championship, which draws a strong field of amateurs and has previously crowned European Tour winners Daniel Willett and Ross McGowan. The 2014 Palmer Cup was held at Walton Heath, with Europe winning by 18.5 points to 11.5 points.

Location: Surrey, England
Length: 7,331 yards
Par: 72
Designed by: Herbert Fowler
Established: 1891