Courtesy of the club
Courtesy of the club
Courtesy of the club
The Addington Golf Club
The Addington Golf Club
205 Shirley Church Rd
Croydon, Surrey CR0 5AB
England
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Overview
Located less than nine miles from London, this course is an ideal destination for city folks seeking a round in a tranquil countryside setting. In 1913, many golfers in London were frustrated with the overcrowding of city courses. To address this, John Frederick Abercromby, an exceptional golfer, was tasked with building a new course on the outskirts of the city with the help of Harry Colt. Despite criticism of Abercromby’s choice of a heavily wooded site, which many felt was unsuitable, the project involved clearing 15,000 trees and moving 700 loads of stone. After a long delay due to the Great War, the club was officially ready for play in 1919, with J.F. Abercromby serving as chairman until his death. Recent green and bunker restoration efforts have successfully restored the course to preserve the original design intentions from Abercromby and Colt, making it one of the most sought-after courses in the London area.
