The golf course was founded in 1893 and is the home course of Cambridge University. Its nine holes are laid on gently undulating sandy-based soil that drains well all the year round; during the winter, temporary greens are not needed. Royal Worlington has been called the best 9 hole course in the world; while this may be debatable, it regularly appears in the top 100 golf course lists of various magazines.

Visitors are welcome but arrangements must be made in advance.