Acclaimed Golf Course Launches Dynamic New Tee Layout

Designed by the late, great Seve Ballesteros, The Shire London is celebrating its 18th year by launching a new "Combo" tee layout that will make this distinctive and challenging course even more dynamic and inclusive for all golfers.

Famed for its unique six par 3s, six par 4s, and six par 5s configuration, and iconic features such as the island green par-3 opening hole and the S-shaped 18th green, The Shire London has long held a reputation for both quality and difficulty. Now, with the introduction of the Combo Card, available from 1st June 2025, players will have the chance to enjoy the layout in a more forgiving, diverse, and enjoyable way without losing the course’s core character.

The Combo Tee layout creatively blends tee positions from across the existing setup, including a mix of the Ruby tees (forward) and Emerald tees (championship tees ) allowing players to tackle each hole in a new way. One of the most exciting changes is the reimagined 18th hole: traditionally a par-4, it will now play as a risk-and-reward par-5 from the Emerald tees, tempting longer hitters to go for the green in two, while still offering a safe lay-up route in front of the signature "S" lake.

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"Golf is supposed to be fun and enjoyable," said Tony Menai-Davis, Managing Director of The Shire London. "Over the years, we know the course’s difficulty may have put some golfers off. With the Combo Card, we’re offering a more accessible and scoreable version of The Shire London, one that still honours Seve’s genius but opens the experience up to more people."

The launch of the Combo Card coincides with The Shire London’s 18th birthday, marking a new chapter for the much-celebrated course. Available to both members and visitors, the new layout reaffirms The Shire’s commitment to making championship level golf more inclusive and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

For more information, please visit https://theshirelondon.com/.

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