Steeped in history, immaculately
kept and with dramatic views over Rickmansworth and
Originally part of the Moor Park Estate, the course was designed by famous
architect Harry Shapland Colt who was responsible for
the design and remodelling of over 300 courses world wide, including the Eden
Course at St Andrews and
In 1937 Rickmansworth
Urban District Council purchased the site from Moor Park Golf Club and opened
it up to the general public. In 2000 with the aid of a Lottery Sports Award,
Three Rivers District Council redeveloped the course, lengthening it to include
a Par 5 hole and increasing the Par to 65 for men and 63 for women.
A landscaped short game
practice area for pitching, putting and chipping was also included and an
extensive programme of lessons was developed and the popular Par 3 course,
known as Little Ricky was made more challenging. This year has seen the
development of a new irrigation system to ensure the existing high standard of
greens and tees are maintained for the future