The West Sussex Golf Club is one of the most natural and aesthetically pleasing heathland courses in all of England.
Pulborough, as it the venue is affectionately known thanks to its location, was opened in the early 1930s, and not much has changed with the layout ever since.
Bernard Darwin described West Sussex as a “little sandy jewel set in the Sussex clay”, and it could not have been a more apt description!
History
1930 saw the opening of the West Sussex Golf Club. This came after Commander George Hilluyard had recognized the potential of an area of marshland overlooking the beautiful landscape.
This vision became a reality when the course was designed and constructed by the skilled hands of Campbell and Hutchinson. Over the years, West Sussex has remained true to its original design, changing very little.
Nature has had a say though, as trees that were planted around the course, shortly after its opening, have grown and blossomed. This has transformed the landscape from an open setting, into a tree-lined layout.
What makes West Sussex Golf Club special?
West Sussex is a course that despite being originally based on marshy turf, the greens play almost like those on the Australian sandbelt.
It is a delightful place to play golf and the apotheosis of a traditional, heathland course that you would expect to find in this part of the country.
Where does it rank?
66th in GB&I, 26th in England, 2nd in Sussex, 36th in England Value
Where is West Sussex Golf Club?
The West Sussex Golf Club is nestled within the South Downs National Park, in the south of England. The town of Worthing, and the southern coastline of the country, are both around ten miles from West Sussex Golf Club, while the city of Crawley is 20 miles to the northeast. The centre of England’s capital city is some 50 miles to the north. The A24 and the A272 both run close by the venue. West Sussex is around 30 miles from London Gatwick Airport, while London Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the United Kingdom, is 50 miles to the north.
Get in touch with West Sussex Golf Club
For more information about the club and course, visit their website or call them on 01798 872563.
You can play at West Sussex on the NCG Top 100s Tour in the 2026 season!
- Book your spot to play at West Sussex on the NCG Top 100s Tour on July 14th, 2026 here.
- You can also play at Piltdown and Crowborough Beacon in our Sussex Swing – check that out here.
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