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The club played host to The Open twice in the early part of the 20th century and has carved out its own place as one of the country ’ s most iconic links courses .
With a routing that ’ s a riot to play , wild green complexes and the prevailing seaside breeze always playing a part , Royal Cinque Ports presents a stern test to lovers of links golf . Located closest to the shoreline of all three courses , Deal , as it is commonly known , provides golfers with picturesque views and challenging shots from tee boxes perched up on the sea wall . The fairways and greens roll fast and undulate through humps and swales , making a flat lie and stock shot a rarity . This is classic links golf of the highest level .
Quaint , medieval Sandwich and quintessentially English seaside town , Deal , provide added incentive to explore England ’ s oldest county with a variety of cultural and historical attractions as well as sweeping beaches and coastal walks . produce , while the cosy lounge and bar offers a relaxing spot to unwind after a day on the links .
With neighbours Prince ’ s and Royal St George ’ s separated only by a fence line , and Royal Cinque Ports a short jaunt down the coast , these three championship courses represent a closely knit trio that rivals any in the world . The history , stories and ever-enduring legacy of these Kent classics continues to evolve while they offer the chance to experience a bucket list golf trip entrenched in history .
This summer , the world ’ s best golfers will descend on the Kent coast for The 149th Open Championship , an event that will live long in the memory following the postponement of the event last summer due to the pandemic . With the likes of Rory McIlroy , Dustin Johnson , and Bryson DeChambeau treading the hallowed St George ’ s links , the spotlight will be shining bright on the Kent coast as the watching world waits with bated breath to see who will be crowned Champion Golfer of the Year .
In addition to accommodation options in the nearby towns and villages , Princes ’ Lodge has capacity for 76 with 38 rooms , suites and apartments offering a hub for travelling golfers to stay and enjoy stunning views across the English Channel and over to the White Cliffs of Ramsgate .
The Brasserie on the Bay serves high quality food sourced from local Kentish providers meaning menus are created to coincide with seasonal
And how fitting that , after a year of such uncertainty around the world , the Open Championship should be heading back to a venue so familiar to hosting the prestigious tournament following 14 previous events stretching all the way back to the first of them in 1894 . If we can be certain of one thing , it ’ s that this year ’ s event looks set to be one to be remembered for years to come as another thrilling chapter is written in golf , and Royal St George ’ s ’, rich and famous history .
Royal St George ’ s
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