Founded in 1912, the course at Woodcote Park consists of two parts Ð eight holes at the ÒtopÓ of the course and on the same level as the clubhouse, and ten holes which slope down about 150 feet to flat ground before gradually rising again to the original level. The course is situated on top of the Downs so the wind often plays an important role in determining the success or otherwise of a round. For instance, although the 6th and 11th holes measure almost exactly the same, the prevailing south-westerlies turn them into two complete opposites when playing.