Originally a heathland course, the fairways are now mostly bounded by mature trees and carefully managed woodland, with bluebells an added peril in the Spring. Otherwise, the Course has not much changed over the last century and Willie Park would today have little difficulty in recognising his creation. There is still plenty of gorse and the bunkers (relatively few) and grass pots are strategically placed. The Club prides itself on its immaculate fairways, with their “immortal turf” always a delight to play on, and on its greens. These are all of the finest quality, running fast and true; the subtle contouring of most of the greens offers golfers of all levels a fine test of putting skill and nerve.

The Course is fairly flat, apart from the 2nd and 3rd holes, and so offers a very comfortable round for players of all ages. Members tend to play 2-ball games and are especially keen on foursomes. Ian Fleming used regularly to play a full round in 2 hours and even today speed of play is seen as important, with just 3 hours (or less) being the norm for a round.

There are white 150 yard marker discs and red 100 yard marker discs in the middle of each fairway (measured to the centre of the greens) on all holes except the par 3’s.