The stretch of the Kent coast between Kingsdown, Deal, and Sandwich is one of the finest golf destinations in England. Home to some of the most celebrated links courses in the country — including Royal St George’s, the venue for The Open Championship — this corner of the Kent coast attracts golfers from across the world. Staying at Kingsdown Holiday Park puts you within easy reach of all the major courses, making it an outstanding base for a golf holiday on the Kent coast.
Royal St George’s Golf Club — Sandwich
Royal St George’s Golf Club is the most famous course in the area and one of the most revered links courses in the world. Founded in 1887 and located on the coast near Sandwich, approximately 8 miles from Kingsdown, Royal St George’s has hosted The Open Championship more times than any other English course — 15 times in total, most recently in 2021 when Collin Morikawa claimed the Claret Jug. The course is characterised by its dramatic undulating fairways, deep pot bunkers, and the ever-present influence of the prevailing wind off the sea.
Visitor tee times are available on selected dates, typically outside of the main competition calendar. Green fees reflect the course’s prestige, with visitor rounds typically costing around £300 per round. Advance booking is strongly recommended. For any golfer, playing Royal St George’s is a bucket-list experience, and the course’s proximity to Kingsdown means guests at the park have a genuine advantage in accessing one of golf’s most iconic venues.
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club — Deal
Located right in Deal, just three miles from Kingsdown Holiday Park, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club is one of England’s great links courses. Founded in 1892, it has hosted The Open Championship twice — in 1909 and 1920 — and is widely regarded as one of the finest and most challenging links tests in the south of England. The course runs along the shore of the English Channel with views across the water to the Goodwin Sands, and the combination of seaside turf, genuine links terrain, and coastal exposure creates a memorable round in almost any conditions.
Visitor rounds are available on selected weekdays, with green fees typically in the region of £120–160. The clubhouse is welcoming to visitors and the on-site catering makes for an excellent post-round lunch. The combination of Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St George’s in a single stay represents a genuinely outstanding golf trip from Kingsdown.
Prince’s Golf Club — Sandwich
Prince’s Golf Club is located adjacent to Royal St George’s near Sandwich and offers a more accessible alternative to its illustrious neighbour. The club actually comprises three nine-hole loops — Shore, Dunes, and Himalayas — which can be combined in different combinations to create an 18-hole round. Prince’s hosted The Open Championship in 1932, when Gene Sarazen won, and the course retains a classic links character with excellent views across the Sandwich Bay coastline.
Green fees at Prince’s are typically around £60–90 for a visitor round, making it a more accessible option than its neighbours while still offering a genuine links experience. The club is particularly welcoming to societies and groups, and the excellent clubhouse facilities include a well-regarded restaurant. Prince’s is approximately 9 miles from Kingsdown.
Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club
Just a short walk from Kingsdown Holiday Park, Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club offers the most accessible golf from the park. Founded in 1909 and situated on the clifftop between Walmer and Kingsdown, this is a compact but engaging 9-hole course with magnificent views across the English Channel. On a clear day, the coast of France is visible from the fairways — one of the most dramatic backdrops available at any golf course in England.
The course plays to around 5,500 yards over 18 holes (playing the 9 holes twice with different tee positions) and is open to visitors throughout the year. Green fees are very reasonable at around £20–25 for a visitor round, and the club is a friendly, unpretentious place that welcomes golfers of all abilities. For guests at Kingsdown Holiday Park looking for an early morning round before a day on the beach, or a casual evening nine, Walmer & Kingsdown is the obvious choice.
Princes, Cinque Ports, and the Open Courses: Planning Your Golf Break
The concentration of world-class links courses within 10 miles of Kingsdown is remarkable. Few places in England offer the opportunity to play Royal St George’s, Royal Cinque Ports, and Prince’s Golf Club within a single week’s stay while also enjoying easy access to the beach, historic castles, and some of the best seafood on the Kent coast. For serious golfers, a week at Kingsdown Holiday Park is hard to beat as a base for exploring these legendary courses.
Practical tips for planning a golf break from Kingsdown: book tee times at Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports as far in advance as possible, as visitor slots are limited and fill quickly, particularly during the spring and summer season. Prince’s and Walmer & Kingsdown are generally easier to book with shorter notice. Early morning tee times offer the best combination of light, pace of play, and weather, leaving the afternoon free for exploring the coast.
Golf with Coastal Views
What makes golf near Deal and Kingsdown so special is the combination of elite course quality and spectacular coastal scenery. Playing on true links turf, with the smell of the sea and the sound of the waves as a constant companion, is an experience that inland golf simply cannot replicate. The natural topography of this stretch of coast — the dunes, the rough coastal grass, the exposed clifftops — creates conditions that are demanding, unpredictable, and endlessly engaging.
For golfers travelling with non-golfing partners or family members, the good news is that the same area offers exceptional beaches, coastal walks, historic castles, and excellent restaurants — so there is no shortage of ways to spend the time between rounds. Family activities near Deal and coastal walks offer plenty for those not on the fairways.
Stay Close to the Courses at Kingsdown Holiday Park
Kingsdown Holiday Park offers comfortable self-catering accommodation just minutes from Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club and a short drive from the championship courses at Deal and Sandwich. Our holiday chalets and Kingsdown cottages are well suited to groups of golfers, with flexible sleeping arrangements, fully equipped kitchens for early breakfast preparation, and ample parking for cars and equipment.
Browse our availability and book directly with the owners for the best rates. For more local guides and things to do during your stay, explore our full blog covering everything from historic places near Deal and Dover to the best restaurants in Deal.