History
History
Founded in 1930, Addington Palace Golf Club celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2020.
The course was designed and laid out by Fred Hawtree and J H Taylor (five time Open Champion).
1778
The Palace was built (and extended in 1835)
1920s
J H Taylor, course designer and five-time Open Champion
1929
Fred Robson at Moortown in the Ryder Cup v Gene Sarazen
1930s
Playing the 3rd hole
1930s
The 6th hole
1930s
Playing from the original 16th tee, high above the 15th green
1930s
Ladies playing the original 8th green
1930s
Playing from the old 9th tee
1930
Swan Pond by the 13th green
1931
Ryder Cup player and the club professional, Fred Robson
1937
The scorecard routing had today's 18th as two holes
1949
War hero Lord Montgomery visits the club
1950s
Aerial view of the Palace when it was the clubhouse
1950s
Entertainer Bob Hope enjoyed a game with Bobby Locke
1950s
Four-time Open Champion Bobby Locke playing an exhibition round
1950s
Four-time Open Champion Bobby Locke with the members
1951
Bobby Locke in the film 'Open Champion', shot at Addington Palace
1954
A four-ball of professionals in an exhibition match
1960s
Playing the 12th hole
1970s
Course Plan
1973
Reg Glading, course record holder and 13-time club champion
1977
Al Geiberger gives the members an exhibition
1977
Comedian and club member Ronnie Corbett opens the clubhouse extension
1987
The clubhouse and 10th hole prior to the storm
2003
Surrey Amateur Championship winner, James Heath (centre)
2011
Gary Christian with Ron Christie at APGC, shortly after Gary secured his PGA Tour card
2017
Past Lady Captains
2017
Past Mens' Captains
2020
Terry Nicholls wins the Surrey Amateur Championship
2023
Charlie and Harry Crockett win the Surrey Amateur Championship in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
We welcome contributions
We welcome contributions to the historical archive of Addington Palace Golf Club. Please contact the Club Manager.
Societies
Societies
Addington Palace Golf Club is a magnificent venue for a golf day.
Whether it’s a Society day, a corporate event or a fund raising charity golf day, our stunning golf course, welcoming clubhouse and great hospitality will ensure your guests leave with wonderful memories of their day.
In order to qualify for our discounted society rates we require a minimum number of 12 golfers.
For enquiries, please email our Society Organiser.
Bespoke Events
Our Society Organiser will guide and advise on the creation of your bespoke event, the Clubhouse and Catering teams will ensure you receive great hospitality and our PGA Professional can provide an excellent choice of prizes.
For more information or to book please contact our Society Organiser, on 020 8654 3061 option 3 or golf@addingtonpalacegolf.co.uk.
Dress Code
We have a smart casual policy throughout the club.
On the golf course
On the golf course, you are permitted to wear any accredited golf wear. Shorts if worn must be tailored and of knee-length.
Members and their guests are kindly requested to refrain from wearing ‘Adizero Tour’ golf shoes on the course or on the putting green due to the damage they are causing to the putting surfaces.
In the clubhouse
Members and their guests are permitted to wear accredited golf wear and smart casual daywear including smart denim. Your golf wear must be clean and dry if you wish to relax in the lounge bar.
Cargo or combat trousers or shorts, beach or sports shorts, tracksuits, collarless T-shirts, rugby and football shirts are not permitted on the course or in the clubhouse at any time.
Hats and mobile phones
Baseball caps or hats of any other description must be worn the correct way round and must be removed before entering the clubhouse.
Mobile phones may be used in the car park and in the courtyard. They must be kept on silent and used discreetly in the Clubhouse and only on the course in an emergency.
Location
Addington Palace Golf Club
Gravel Hill, Croydon
Surrey CR0 5BB
Located on the outskirts of Croydon, just 20 minutes off the M25 and within easy reach of Central London, Addington Palace Golf Club is easily accessible yet feels miles away from the stresses of everyday life.
Hole 12
The Course
Bobby Locke
One of the feature holes. A straight tee shot is required to a wooded valley which enables an enticing shot to a narrow green cut into the hillside. One of four-time Open Champion Bobby Locke's favourite golf holes.
Par
4
Yards
375
334
322
Stroke Index
8
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