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The Great Outdoors :
GOLF IN KENT
HOME TO SOME OF THE UK ’ S FINEST GOLF COURSES , IT ’ S NO SURPRISE THAT KENT IS EVERY GOLF LOVER ’ S DREAM . THOUGH PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR ITS EAST COAST TRAIL OF SOME OF THE UK ’ S PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP LINKS , KENT ALSO OFFERS AN ARRAY OF PARKLAND AND DOWNLAND MASTERPIECES DESIGNED BY SOME OF THE MOST REVERED GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS , SUCH AS JAMES BRAID AND HARRY COLT , WHILST ALSO HARBOURING SOME DELIGHTFUL HIDDEN GEMS .
HEVER CASTLE
Hever Castle , Hever www . hever . co . uk / golf
Recognised for its castle and award-winning gardens , would you believe the Hever Estate is home to a 7,000 yard championship golf course ? From novice to professional , the 27 hole course offers a range of options for all abilities . Absorb the inspirational setting , and experience this reasonably new , yet wellestablished course .
Royal Cinque Ports , Deal www . royalcinqueports . com
Another course that needs little introduction , this 18 -hole championship course at Royal Cinque Ports has a classic out and back layout . If you ’ re a lover of links golf , this course is the one for you , and will provide a challenge with it ’ s fast rolling fairways and luxurious greens . Headwinds have been known to make the last seven holes some of the toughest in golf to have ever existed .
Knole Park , Sevenoaks www . knoleparkgolfclub . co . uk
Otherwise home to the finest deer in the South East , Knole Park ’ s Golf Club is located amongst 1,000 acres of outstanding parkland . Designed by J . Abercromby in 1924 , the course has been enjoyed by its members and visitors ever since . The club also hosts the Kent Youth Championship , is home to the prestigious Kent Cob Amateur scratch competition and has held the English Seniors Championship . Regularly named as one of the top 100 courses in the UK , experience this interesting layout , perfect for any handicap – it is on the must play list !
Faversham Golf Club , Faversham www . favershamgolf . co . uk
Founded in 1902 , Faversham Golf Club started its life at Nagden Marshes before moving to the beautiful park where it ’ s found today . Manicured tree lined fairways , well maintained greens and imaginative sculptured holes make this experience challenging yet worth every stroke .
Chart Hills , Biddenden www . charthills . co . uk
Award-winning course Chart Hills is nestled at the heart of the Weald of Kent . Sir Nick Faldo cleverly designed the course amongst acres of water and sand , making for the ultimate challenge for even the best golfers . The course has also played host to a number of high-profile golfing events , including the Ladies English Open .
Princes Golf Club , Sandwich www . princesgolfclub . co . uk
Boasting stunning views of the coast of Sandwich , Prince ’ s Golf Club is another of Kent ’ s premier golfing destinations . Choose from the three 9-hole courses available , or if you ’ re making a day of it tackle all three – the choice is yours . This club offers all that is best of modern championship links golf – a rare golfing gem !
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