With grounds over 400 years old, this course still remains one of the finest kept playing surfaces in the area. The added benefit of being situated on sand and gravel, in addition to being partly surrounded by the River Thames, means that all-year round golf is almost guaranteed. With grounds over 400 years old, this course still remains one of the finest kept playing surfaces in the area. The added benefit of being situated on sand and gravel, in addition to being partly surrounded by the River Thames, means that all-year round golf is almost guaranteed.