Course Overview
Established in 1912, Aquarius Golf Club offers one of the most distinctive layouts in South London, combining history, elevation changes and strategic golf playing. The course was designed around the roof of Beechcroft Reservoir and is played as nine holes, with competitions typically played over 18.
Several holes sit directly on top of the reservoir structure, creating subtle elevation changes, exposed wind conditions and strategic blind shots. Accuracy and intelligent positioning are rewarded throughout. Many greens are tightly protected by out of bounds or steep banks, making distance control essential. Overshooting often leaves a far more difficult recovery than a conservative approach.
The official Course Guide provides full yardages, hole layouts and strategy notes for both men’s and ladies’ tees:
Hole 1 & 10 – Par 4
From the tee, aim for the bush on the bank of the reservoir.
On your approach, keep the ball short of the green - attacking from the side or back leaves a difficult recovery.
After your tee shot, take note of the 9th green pin position. It will matter later in the round.
Hole 2 & 11 – Par 3
Better short than long.
Overshooting the green risks a poor lie or out of bounds beyond.
Hole 3 & 12 – Par 3
A precision hole.
Avoid the bunker and repair your pitch mark.
Hole 4 & 13 – Par 4
Stay well clear of out of bounds to the left, especially on your second shot.
Wind or a firm bounce can quickly punish an aggressive line.
After your tee shot, check the 5th green pin position.
Hole 5 & 14 – Par 4
Ensure the green is clear before playing your second shot.
It plays longer than it appears and demands confident yardage control.
Hole 6 & 15 – Par 4
Keep approach shots short and be mindful of out of bounds to the left of the green.
Take note of the 7th green pin position after your tee shot.
Hole 7 & 16 – Par 4
Higher handicaps may choose to play this strategically as a par 5.
Recovery is far easier from the left side of the green; the right side is obstructed by the elevated 6th tee.
Before leaving the tee, check the 8th green pin position.
Hole 8 & 17 – Par 3
Wind direction dramatically alters this hole.
Short of the green is safest.
Long leaves a severe recovery between elevation changes and bunkers.
The green slopes from back left to front right — factor this into your approach and putting.
Hole 9 & 18 – Par 4
From the tee, aim for the concrete turret and assess the wind carefully.
The hole climbs steeply — take enough club to clear the deep bank guarding the front of the green.
Before returning to the 1st tee, note the pin position.
