Set in the beautiful, countryside village of Chaldon, Surrey National golf club boasts a course magnificent enough to incite envy in other clubs in the district. Designed by David Williams - one of the leading modern golf course architects - and opened in 1999, it ambles through the undulating countryside, absorbing stunning views over Farthing Downs, for instance, as it goes.

The holes run alongside valleys and ridges making for relatively flat play, and there are many downhill tee shots, as well as several tricky hazards to enhance the challenge of the course. Strategically placed bunkers, raised tees, tree-lined fairways and two lakes are just some of the surprises in store for those who play this pleasant, picturesque course.