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THE VIEW AT SEAFORD HEAD www. the-view. co. uk // 01323 890139
With some of the most breathtaking views in Sussex, Seaford Head Golf Course is an undulating downland / links style course on the cliffs of Seaford. The Seven Sisters can be seen from the 13th, 14th and 15th holes, and the famous 18th hole has an extended vista over Seaford bay and beyond to Brighton.
Designed and constructed in 1887, this golfing links is steeped in recent and ancient history – from its Saxon camp to its use during the war, Seaford Head has an energy all of its own. You will never tire of teeing off from the 18th, some 300 feet above sea level, and watching your drive soar down 150 feet to the fairway below.
The View at Seaford Head
The View at Seaford Head is open to the public seven days a week offering a full menu of breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and is perfect for a quick coffee or business meeting. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm welcome, the restaurant prides itself on offering a full menu all day.
WEST SUSSEX GOLF COURSE www. westsussexgolf. co. uk // 01798 872563
Since 1931, the West Sussex Golf Course – also known as Pulborough – has been catering marvellously for its golf-minded members. The course itself was designed by Guy Campbell( the man behind Killarney and Princes) and Cecil Hutchinson( who also designed Gleneagles and Turnberry).
The end result is that the West Sussex Golf Course has garnered itself a reputation for being one of the most natural yet playable courses in the country. That’ s quite an accolade considering there are over 2,500 courses in the UK altogether.
ROYAL ASHDOWN FOREST GOLF CLUB www. royalashdown. co. uk // 01342 822018
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club has two great courses to enjoy, both of which have been named in the top 100 courses in England. Set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, the club has been enjoyed for over 125 years, and the natural heather, hollows, and pools that are found around the course are at once both beautiful and challenging.
The two courses are known as The Old Course and The West Course. Both have their own challenges, both are lovely to play on, and it’ s difficult to choose between them, although the absence of bunkers on the Old Course might sway your decision.
SELSEY GOLF CLUB www. selseygolfclub. co. uk // 01243 602165
Selsey Golf Course is a truly beautiful, but testing 9-hole links type course. Situated next to the coast, with stunning views of the Sussex Downs as a backdrop, it has multiple tee positions, a par of 68 over 18 holes, and was once owned by Max Faulkner, who was Open Golf Champion in 1951. One of the key features of the course was a present left by the Luftwaffe during the second world war; a 64-foot crater now known as Davison’ s Pool – you can drive over this on the 8th and 17th holes.
Selsey Golf Club
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