The 18 hole golf course at the Bush Hill Park Golf Club (BHPGC) is an iconic and one of the most well regarded course in the London area. Designed by golf legends, Harry Vardon and James Braid, the 5776-yard course is snuggled inside a beautiful and tranquil mature parkland forest. Unlike most modern golf courses, BHPGC’s course offers greater rewards for accuracy and precision than pure power. Live a video game, this technical course offers great replay ability as golfers learn to master its intricacies.
Length : 180 yards
Par : 3
A mid-iron club (5 to 7, depending on your drive) is recommended for this hole. Overshooting is dangerous, as the green is protected by a ridge dating back to the Iron Age.
Length : 390 yards
Par : 4
Flanked by two bunkers on the fairway, this hole demands accuracy from the get go. Otherwise, you might end up spending your time in the sand or between trees.
Length : 366 yards
Par : 4
A single tree in the middle of the fairway is the lighthouse of the hole. Keep your aim straight, and avoid the bunker guarding the entrance of the green, and you will earn yourself an easy birdie.
Length : 286 yards
Par : 4
The flag on the green may change colours depending on the winner of the North London derby between Arsenal (red) and Spurs (white). To get there, you will need to avoid the trees on the left.
Length : 213 yards
Par : 3
Apparently, Hole 5 is reputed to be the toughest par 3 in North London. You’ll be punished with natural hazards if you go too long, too right or too left.
Length : 538 yards
Par : 5
The par 5, hole 6 is considered the toughest hole on the course. However, accurate drive placement will give you a good chance of a birdie.
Length : 178 yards
Par : 3
This uphill hole feels longer than 178 yards, since you’re also playing against gravity. So always underestimate your length to get a shot a par.
Length : 387 yards
Par : 4
Power hitters will have an advantage at hole 8 – but be wary of the hazards around the raised green.
Length : 350 yards
Par : 4
Hole 9 is a relatively short par four that will usually end up with you getting a bogey owing to the curled fairway and firm greens.
Length : 530 yards
Par : 5
Long and precise drives could lead to an eagle, but careless shots likely end up in the trees or ditch. Tread with caution.
Length : 322 yards
Par : 4
Hole 11 is a simple hole that offers excellent birdie opportunity. Learn the layout, and you will always be able to county on a birdie here.
Length : 516 yards
Par : 5
Hole 12 is one of the most scenic holes on the course. You will need to avoid the poplar trees on the right and take into account the sloping fairway.
Length : 174 yards
Par : 3
With the clubhouse in the background, you will have to read the wind to prevent your ball ending up in the pond here.
Length : 286 yards
Par : 4
There is a sharp slope on the green, so reduce the height of your approach ball or add in some back spin.
Length : 183 yards
Par : 3
A tricky hole for the uninitiated, with bunkers on the left and right of the green.
Length : 126 yards
Par : 3
Lovely greens fence the fairways and greens for what it considered the easiest hole on the course.
Length : 300 yards
Par : 4
Keep your wits around, otherwise, the lovely scenery will lead you to the equally lovely water hazard.
Length : 471 yards
Par : 5
This is easily the most physically taxing hole on the course as the fairway goes uphill. Golf carts are very regularly seen here, for some reason.