insideKENT Magazine Issue 85 - April 2019 | Page 58

GOLF
G E T O N THE GREEN
CONT.
TUDOR PARK
Tudor Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club,
Maidstone
www.marriottgolf.co.uk/club/tudor-park
Tudor Park, part of the world-renowned Marriott Hotel
group, is your chance to get away from the hustle and bustle
of everyday, busy life, and relax in a tranquil environment
where you can also enjoy a marvellous game of golf.
The Tudor Park course was designed in 1988 by Donald
Steel, one of Britain’s finest course architects. It is an
exhilarating showcase of his skills – 6,085 yards of beautifully
varied holes, accompanied by delightful views over this
picturesque corner of Kent. When playing here you will find
an interesting mix of both long and short holes, many of
them with tight fairways. Despite the challenge that these
holes throw up, the beauty of your surroundings will keep
you centred, and, with a little practice, you might even come
in under par. In recent years, Tudor Park has hosted
prestigious events including the EuroPro Tour on three
occasions, the Kent PGA Pro-Am and, in 2010, the English
PGA Championship (South) qualifier.
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Etchinghill Golf Course, Folkestone
www.pentlandgolf.co.uk/etchinghill
The courses at Etchinghill in Folkestone include the
Leas Course, the Valley Course, and the Academy
Course.
The 6,101-yard Leas Course is Etchinghill’s main
18-hole golf course. Stretching across the beautiful
Kentish downland countryside, it comprises five par
3s, ten par 4s and three par 5s, posing a fantastic
challenge to golfers of all abilities. The magnificent
Elham Valley lends its name to the versatile Valley
Course. The course is made up of nine holes played
from multiple tee positions to give the option of nine
or eighteen holes. This 5,592-yard course combines
four par 3s, twelve par 4s and two par 5s into a
wonderfully impressive test for all golfers. The par-
three Academy Course is popular with families and
beginners alike. Extending over an area of stunning
natural parkland, it offers great golf challenges for
every golfer.