Over the years the courses at South Herts have benefited from the input of some famous names; Willie Park Jnr., Harry Vardon, James Braid, Dai Rees, and, more recently, former Ryder Cup Player Ken Brown.

The Vardon Course was originally laid out by twice Open winner Willie Park Junior, a pioneer of parkland courses at a time when most courses in the British Isles were seaside links. Of the approximately 170 courses he constructed, probably the best known inland course is Sunningdale Old. He also designed links courses, notably at Glasgow Gailes and Gullane (No. 2), and worked extensively in the USA and Canada both on the coast and inland.

Harry Vardon was responsible for many improvements during his 37 years as Professional and Head Greenkeeper at the Club, and James Braid was consulted on the bunkering in the 1930’s. More recently, substantial further improvements and up-dates have been carried out under the supervision of architect Ken Moodie and former Ryder Cup player Ken Brown to ensure that the course will continue to provide an enjoyable challenge to all standards of golfers for many years to come.

The Rees Course is a testing 1582 yard, par 28 course. With no significant carries it provides an excellent introduction for those just starting the game or for whom 18 on the Vardon is too much. A round or two on the Rees is also an ideal way for experienced golfers to sharpen up their iron play.