What a gem. Lovely little clubhouse with all the original oak finishings, and a recent revamp has also opened the woods-facing front to attract a bit of coffee and beer trade to earn a bit to keep prices down but really enhances the overall aspect. Mostly its an uncrowded little place where you can grab a pint or a sandwich and keep a locker. It is run on a shoestring and an amazing bargain, yet has real charm, has real antiquity (third oldest in the country) yet is entirely unpretentious. Wimbledon common is an ancient course accessed from either the London Scottish or the WimbledonCommon Club (Their tee 1 is the LSGF 10th). The course is not just parkland but serious woodland. Hit out of bounds and the ball disappears in bracken and under leaves. It is strangely quiet and peaceful, given its proximity to the A3 and Wimbledon traffic. A true haven and an interesting and challenging course with ravines to cross and narrows to manoeuvre. It is a public common however, and modern population pressures means that there are lots of dog walkers and strollers, and one has to wear a fire engine red top to warn of your presence playing. Most of the public are respectful or at least cautious, although some seem to revel in taking their own sweet time or picnic in the middle of a fairway. My first experience was a walker whose very wet dog was rolling over the 17th green causing big ruts as I aproached. The dog then ran up to snatch up my ball as I was putting and ran off with it in its teeth. The owner tossed the ball back from some distance with no apology. At least I got the chewed ball back. That was happily exceptional, most people are considerate although some seem inclined to post nasty reviews, and I am glad that did not deter me from what is a truly lovely bargain priced course. The big advantage of the London Scottish? They are backed by a large parking lot down a quiet lane which also serves the old windmill museum and a very decent snack bar, almost never a problem parking. From the “other side” seriously congested single lanes even just getting to the club house, nowhere to park and endless argie bargie when drivers don’t wish to give way. I am sure they are also lovely people at the Wimbledon Common Club, but I prefer to just park and go, besides the additional charm and welcome from the down to earth Scotts. For the price, so close to central London, London Scottish is to me as good as it gets.

You'll get over the fact you have to wear a red top after you realise the course is in the middle of a public park... Quite annoying really with so many people nonchalantly strolling across the fairway (lots of paths across the course with bikes, prams, dogs, kids etc..). Feels like they should be the ones wearing red so you know who not to hit, most don't understand fore either.. Anyway aside of from the obvious flaws, it's actually a pretty neat course.. An unusual course, short but with long par 3s, no bunkers or water. Most holes are reasonably open off the tee but with enough wood to make it not feel like a field. Would probably play again now that I know what to expect, perhaps a bit steep for £40 a round..