All change at top Surrey venue Farleigh

Surrey club Farleigh is back in full swing following a major £2.6m facelift.

Farleigh has re-opened all 27 holes of their championship courses as well as a £1.6m upgrade to the 1500sqm clubhouse.

Since coming under the ownership of Foxhills, a significant transformation has taken place with £1million invested in the courses alone with architects John Jacobs Golf Associates delivering the last nine hole course ahead of schedule.

The new Yellow course, follows the successful reopening of the Blue and Red courses. Final touches are being carefully applied by Farleigh’s Course Manager Michael Mann, formerly of Wentworth and West Hill, alongside his deputy Robin Cheney, of Celtic Manor.

All the bunkers have been rebuilt, new tees and ponds have added a fresh challenge and drainage has been upgraded. These improvements enhance the original design that featured greens built to the highest USGA specifications and a layout that complements the undulations of two beautiful valleys set in 350 acres of Surrey Downs.

Owner Marc Hayton, explains: “Members and visitors now have the quality, variety and value they deserve. Golfers can choose to grab nine holes around work, play a round or attempt an awesome 27 off the back tees weighing in at just under 10,000 yards.”

Weeks after the Yellow course opened, the veil was lifted on a £1.6m upgrade to the 1500sqm clubhouse.

What’s new? Outside, the red brick façade has been softened by sweet chestnut and render as well as extensive landscaping.

Inside, a new golf shop and luxury changing rooms featuring specially commissioned wallpaper depicting photographs of signature holes; a bespoke 7 metres bar and 80 cover restaurant, Nineteen, overlooks the valley and the setting sun.

A games room entertains golfers and guests with snooker, a selection of old school board games and the latest games consoles, plus Europe’s first wide screen HD golf simulator, measuring 5 metres across. This can rented by the hour or hired privately for golf days or conferences using one of four state of the art meeting rooms.

Hayton adds, “The clubhouse is going to look a knock out, however this is matched by the quality of the team.” Overseeing the food & drinks is Lindsay Lovegrove formerly of Browns Hotel and Head Chef, Luke Mills, who learnt his craft under Gary Rhodes.

*Farleigh is open to all, seven days a week.