insideKENT Magazine Issue 120 - April 2022 | Page 64

ACTIVEKENT
SWING LIKE A PRO CONT .
THE ROYAL ST GEORGE ’ S GOLF CLUB
PRINCE ’ S GOLF CLUB
Royal Cinque Ports www . royalcinqueports . com
This members ' club is home to an 18-hole Championship Links course , regarded by many as one of the finest in the world . The club also has excellent practice facilities , including a driving range , putting green , chipping green and pitching greens , and has been the scene of many Championships , including two Open Championships in 1909 and 1920 .
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club , Golf Road , Deal , CT14 6RF
Canterbury Golf Club www . canterburygolfclub . co . uk
Elevated tees , raised greens , steep climbs , sharp descents , twisting fairways and sloping lies are the features of this wonderful tree-lined layout that was designed by the renowned Harry Colt . Dating back to 1927 , and opened on 160 acres of land leased from the War Office , few inland courses are able to rival the variety and quality that Canterbury Golf Club offers .
Canterbury Golf Club , Scotland Hills , Littlebourne Road , Canterbury , CT1 1TW
Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club www . kingsdowngolf . co . uk
Created by renowned course architect James Braid , Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club is perched on top of the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover . Boasting glorious sea views from every hole , the beautiful course delivers stunning views across the English Channel to the coast of France , while incorporating a sharp ridge and steep valley leading into the adjoining countryside . The superb terrain , condition and challenges of the course combined with the clubhouse facilities and stunning views deliver a memorable experience that ensures visitors return again and again .
Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Course , The Leas , Kingsdown , Deal , CT14 8EP
North Foreland Golf Club www . northforeland . co . uk
Elevated above Kent ’ s White Cliffs with panoramic views of the Channel and countryside from every hole , North Foreland is steeped in history , dating back to its conception back in 1903 . The course comprises broad fairways that disguise a tricky layout where strategically-placed bunkers lie in wait , while the layout also demands accurate , solid second shots in order to hold the greens . Testament to the quality of its championship course , North Foreland was chosen as one of the final qualifying courses for The 2003 Open Championship .
North Foreland Golf Club , Convent Road , Broadstairs , CT10 3PU
Prince ’ s Golf Club www . princesgolfclub . co . uk
Prince ’ s Golf Club boasts 27 holes of championship links in three 9-hole loops : The Shore , The Dunes and The Himalayas . Boasting unique characteristics , each loop has undergone a recent redevelopment and substantial investment . Golfers at Prince ’ s are able to enjoy an impressive array of 97 revetted bunkers , including the now-famous Sarazen Bunker , and rolling greens , with seaside breezes making for challenging golf .
Prince ' s Golf Club and The Lodge at Prince ' s , Sandwich Bay , Sandwich , CT13 9QB
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