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Old Thorns is an 18-hole resort golf course at Liphook in Hampshire. The par-72 layout measures 6,288 yards from the white tees and is credited by the resort to Peter Alliss. Current rating data gives those tees a course rating of 71.5 and slope of 135; yellow tees measure 5,858 yards at 69.3/127 and red tees 5,149 yards at 71.4/123 for women.
The course was formally opened in 1982 with an exhibition involving Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Isao Aoki and Bill Rogers, an event that remains central to Old Thorns' golf history. The routing includes elevated tees, tree-lined sections and water features. It forms part of a larger hotel and resort complex with accommodation, restaurants, bars and a driving range.
The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,288 yards, course rating 71.5 and slope rating 135. Designed by Peter Alliss, the course originally opened in 1982. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Restaurant, Bar, Café, Accommodation, Terrace.
Old Thorns developed its golf course as part of the Hampshire estate and resort. Peter Alliss is credited with the design.
The course was formally opened in 1982, when Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Isao Aoki and Bill Rogers played an exhibition round. Golf subsequently became one of the central activities of the wider hotel and resort.
Old Thorns operates an 18-hole, par-72 course alongside accommodation, dining, bars and practice facilities.
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