With the undisputed expertise of designer David Williams, who worked with and manipulated dramatic topography, these are thoughtfully created courses. Step up to the first tee and allow yourself a moment, there is no rush. Absorb the breathtaking surroundings, four to five hours of supreme pleasure lies ahead.
Jewel in the crown…
Established in 1905 the Waterfall course, the jewel in the crown of Sussex golf, is set amongst acres of mature deciduous woodland and streams with patchwork fairways.
Due to the location in 500 acres of rolling Sussex downs, the course is a hybrid, a mix of heathland, downland and parkland and provides golfers with an exciting and entertaining course which holds the interest all the way round.
A fair test for every caliber of golfer
Measuring 6,683 yards from the tips, several of the holes are wonderfully testing, demanding accuracy from the tee.
There is a lovely feeling of seclusion created by the mature trees, the dramatic undulating terrain and streams which wind their way alongside 11 of the lush fairways. The par 72 course presents a fair test of golf to every caliber of golfer - a combination of nature’s work and the efforts of a hard working green-keeping team.
The highlights
The 1st tee is set in the shadow of the gorgeous 17th Century Clubhouse and it’s a spectacular and daunting prospect. From the elevated tee, a long and accurate drive over a wooded valley is the order of the day.
The 2nd is a very short par four, but this comes too early in the round for most of us to take too much advantage.
The 5th is one of the most dramatic one-shot holes in Sussex with an elevated tee shot to a green set in a most unusual punchbowl. It heralds the beginning of a fine run of holes. In fact, it is the par 3 holes that really give the Waterfall its identity and the Punchbowl is the first of these delightful challenges with a stream to the side and the front of the green posing an additional challenge.
The ‘Blaster’ is the last of the short holes, with bunkers on the left closely guarding the green. The ground falls away sharply to the right into woodland and the approach to this is out of bounds.
Famous names!
It is testament to the quality of this course that Gary Player included the 11th hole, known as The Valley, in his imaginary top 18 holes of golf in the world.
So come along, stand on the first tee and allow yourself a moment, there is no rush. Absorb the breathtaking surroundings, four to five hours of supreme pleasure lies ahead and you are at the start of it.