The legendary architect Harry S. Colt designed this parkland-style course, which dates to 1927 and plays over some 264 acres of chalk downs in Surrey. Effingham GC hosted regional qualifying for the Open Championship from 2006 until 2010 and will also host regional qualifying for the English Men's Amateur Stokeplay (Brabazon Trophy) in 2014. Their Georgian-style clubhouse is a listed building dating from 1770.

Visitors are welcome and, while advance booking is not required, checking ahead for course availability is highly advisable. The visitor walking rates are £45 on weekdays and £50 on Sundays. Twilight, winter, county card-holder, and guest-of-member rates are offered. Societies are also welcome with prior arrangement.