Crowborough Beacon Golf Club is one of the best in the country, according to the online golfing magazine, Golf World.
Golf World, which dates back to 1947 and is known as an authoritative voice on golf, has published its course rankings for England – and Crowborough has made it into the top 100.
The club said it was “delighted” to share the news that it was ranked 94th best in England – which is an amazing achievement given that there are in the region of 2,500 course in the country.
A spokesperson said: “This recognition is a true reflection of our historic course, stunning heathland setting, and the hard work of our dedicated team who keep the course and club at the highest standard. A huge thank you to our members, staff, and visitors — together you make CBGC such a special place.”
Golf World ranks courses across various categories including: design, setting, memorability, playability, consistency, and presentation.
Of the Crowborough course, Golf World said: “It re-enters the top 100 with some margin to spare. Crowborough is an always interesting and adventurous journey over fascinating heathy terrain. No two holes are the same and there are some absolute beauties among them.”
With its 94th ranking it has ranked above many bigger and more famous course – including the Belfry which has played host to the Ryder Cup.
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club was founded in 1895, and its heathland setting is on one of the highest points in Sussex, providing far-reaching views to the sea 22 miles away. Its first assistant professional was Horace Thomas Rawlins who was the first ever winner of the US Open in 1895. Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle was club caption from 1910.
In the Golf World rankings there was good news too for a couple of other neighbouring courses near Crowborough. The Royal Ashdown Forest at Forest Row actually made it into the top 50. It was ranked 43rd and Golf World said its unique charm was “natural magnificence on a grand scale”. And Piltdown Golf Club near Uckfield scored higher than Beacon – coming in at 77. “A gorgeous setting for a very well-presented course…with a visual feast of heather.”