Princes Golf Club

#29 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Princes Golf Club, nestled in the charming county of Kent in the United Kingdom, is a true haven for golf enthusiasts. This prestigious golf course, with its rich history and stunning coastal setting, offers golfers of all levels a challenging and enjoyable experience.

The club boasts a remarkable heritage, having been established in 1906 and later serving as the host for the 1932 Open Championship. Its links are meticulously maintained, providing a traditional golfing experience that harkens back to the sport's origins. The course is characterized by undulating fairways, strategic bunkering, and fast, true greens that demand precision and skill.

With 27 holes spread across three loops of nine – the Shore, Dunes, and Himalayas – golfers can enjoy a varied and engaging round, with each course offering its own unique challenges and rewards. The natural beauty of the landscape, with sweeping views of the English Channel, adds to the allure of Princes Golf Club, making it a destination that captures the imagination of all who play here.

The club's facilities are second to none, featuring a modern clubhouse that provides a warm welcome and exceptional service. The dining options cater to a range of tastes, and the pro shop is well-stocked with the latest golfing attire and equipment.

Alternative names: Established: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 51°17'35"N, 1°22'18"E

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Princes Golf Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal St George's Golf Club, Ramsgate Maritime Museum, Richborough Castle, Toll Bridge.

1.2 miS
Golf
Royal St George's Golf Club
31 min walk • Nestled in the coastal dunes of Sandwich, Kent, Royal St George's Golf Club is a historic and prestigious venue that stands as a jewel in the crown of British golf. Founded in 1887, this esteemed golf course has the distinction of being the first club outside Scotland...
3.5 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, Maritime museum
Ramsgate Maritime Museum, Ramsgate
89 min walk • Ramsgate Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Ramsgate, Kent, England, that describes the maritime history of East Kent. The museum is situated in the Clock House on the quayside of the Royal Harbour at Ramsgate.
1.7 miW
Ruined Roman fortress and history museum
Richborough Castle, Sandwich
44 min walk • Richborough Castle is a Roman Saxon Shore fort better known as Richborough Roman Fort. It is situated in Richborough near Sandwich, Kent. Substantial remains of the massive fort walls still stand to a height of several metres.
1.7 miSW
Historical place, Bridge
Toll Bridge, Sandwich
45 min walk • Sandwich Toll Bridge is a Grade II listed road bridge over the River Stour in Sandwich, Kent. It opened in 1755 on a site that had been a crossing for centuries, and has had several iterations; the current is a swing bridge that opened in 1892. Tolls were abolished in 1977.
1.9 miN
Park
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, Ramsgate
48 min walk • Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is a 615-hectare nature reserve in Kent, managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. It is a National Nature Reserve, and it includes a Geological Conservation Review site, Prince's Beachlands Local Nature Reserve and two Special Areas of Conservation, Sandwich Bay and Thanet Coast.
1.8 miSW
Gothic architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Sandwich
48 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Sandwich, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
3.3 miN
Church
St Laurence's Church, Ramsgate
86 min walk • St Laurence's Church, also known as St Laurence-in-Thanet, is a Church of England parish church in Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent.
3 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Augustine's Church, Ramsgate
76 min walk • St Augustine's Church or the Shrine of St Augustine of Canterbury is a Roman Catholic church in Ramsgate, Kent. It was the personal church of Augustus Pugin, the renowned nineteenth century architect, designer, and reformer.
1.8 miSW
Gothic architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Sandwich
46 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the town of Sandwich, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is in Strand Street towards the north end of the town.
2.9 miNE
Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture, Museum
The Grange, Ramsgate
75 min walk • The Grange, Ramsgate, Kent, on the coast of southern England was designed by the Victorian architect and designer Augustus Pugin for himself. Built between 1843 and 1844, in the Gothic Revival style, Pugin intended it both as a home and as a manifesto for his architectural philosophy.
3 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate
76 min walk • St Augustine's Abbey or Ramsgate Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey in Ramsgate. It was built in 1860 by Augustus Pugin and is a Grade II listed building. It was the first Benedictine monastery to be built in England since the Reformation. In 2010, the monks moved to St Augustine's Abbey in Chilworth, Surrey.

Princes Golf Club

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Princes Golf Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)