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SWING LIKE A PRO A GUIDE TO GOLF IN KENT
AS THE OLDEST COUNTY IN THE COUNTRY , IT STANDS TO REASON THAT KENT WOULD ALSO BOAST A RICH HISTORY AND LONGSTANDING AFFINITY WITH GOLF ; A LEGACY DATING BACK OVER 100 YEARS .
LONDON GOLF CLUB
With over 80 golf courses spread across England ’ s garden county , Kent boasts courses with magnificent views across picturesque , rolling countryside and glorious orchards , as well as a host of coastal courses that encompass everything from the white chalk cliffs and the English Channel to panoramic seascapes .
Kent ’ s rolling countryside , areas of outstanding natural beauty ( AONB ) and rugged coast affords the county a varied terrain perfect for golf . From premier championship links , inland layouts , downland and parkland tracks , several of the county ’ s premier courses have been designed by leading course architects including James Braid and Harry Colt , and feature in some of the world ’ s most prestigious competitions including The Open , which was held at St Georges in Sandwich just last year .
Ready to swing like a pro ? Discover some of our county ’ s very best courses , and the host of post-golf entertainment , dining and more available in Kent …
London Golf Club www . londongolf . co . uk
A European Tour destination and part of the IMG Prestige network , London Golf Club , an oasis of golfing tranquillity set in 700 acres of idyllic countryside in Ash near Brands Hatch , is located just 20 miles from the capital . The heritage course is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design that bears all the hallmarks of the 18-time major champion . Host to the 2008 and 2009 European Open and the 2021 Cazoo Classic , the course provides an exhilarating test for golfers of all abilities .
The International course is pure downland and the quick undulating fairways force a linksstyle approach . Home of the 2014 Volvo World Match Play Championship and the 2018 and 2019 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship , the course proves a tough test for the most talented of golfers while providing the opportunity to shoot some great scores with a number of risk-reward holes .
London Golf Club , Stansted Lane , Ash , Nr Brands Hatch , TN15 7EH
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