West Hill Golf Club

A unique aspect of West Hill Golf Club’s origin is that its land was originally part of a 2,000-acre estate acquired in 1854 by the London Necropolis Company to address London's burial space shortage. Initially intended as a large cemetery, the land quickly proved to be more than needed. In 1893, J. B. Walker, a senior executive and avid golfer, acquired a portion of this surplus land and transformed it into a golf course, leading to the founding of West Hill Golf Club. Jack White, Cuthbert Butchart and Willie Park Jr. were put in charge of the design, and although some holes were lengthened after World War I, the course has remained essentially the same since then. West Hill is a classic heathland course renowned for its tall, majestic trees and short walks from tees to greens. It is also famous for its Father and Son Tournament, a four-day match play event that has been held since 1931 and attracts golfers from around the world.