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Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3PU
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Darren Parris (PGA Head Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Clifftop course. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal cliffs and rural countryside.
Designer:
Main course: major redesign of the original layout by Herbert Fowler & Tom Simpson (1912).
Northcliffe short course: also designed by Fowler & Simpson (1920).
Above distances are for the Main course. Also at North Foreland is the 18-hole par-54 Northcliffe course (1,752 yds) ... a delightful par-3 pitch & putt course.
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19 mi NE of Canterbury / 20 mi N of Dover.
Leave the M2 motorway at exit 7. Follow the A299, direction Margate/Ramsgate. After 6.6 mi at roundabout follow the A28, direction Margate. After 4.7 mi turn right off main road direction Kingsgate/Broadstairs (A255/A265). After 1 mi follow B2052, direction Cliftonville. After o.6 miles turn right at second mini-roundabout and follow B2052, direction Kingsgate. After 1.2 mi turn right at roundabout and follow B2052, direction Broadstairs, then Kingsgate. After 1 mi turn left towards Kingsgate College; golf is 50 yds on your right.
North Foreland Golf Club is quite different from the illustrious trio of courses located a little further south on the Kent coast. Whereas Royal St George's (Sandwich), Royal Cinque Ports (Deal) and Prince's are classic duneland links, North Foreland is much more an open clifftop course.
Although sand dunes are not much in evidence, the chalky soil provides excellent fast draining terrain, over which the two nine-hole loops meander. On this gently undulating and scenic layout, there are many sea views to enjoy.
The open and expansive front-nine, played under the watchful gaze of a solid-looking lighthouse, is contrasted by a slightly tighter and arguably more interesting back-nine. Nicely undulating greens and well-placed bunkering all contribute to this very pleasant coastal golfing venue.
At several points on the back-nine the clifftop scenery includes the impressive looking Kingsgate Castle (no longer a baronial family seat, but 31 residential flats).
Visitors welcome on weekdays and after 12:30pm on weekends.
Bookings not taken, but check ahead to ensure tee-time availability. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course.
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Golf has been played at North Foreland since 1903, starting as a 9-hole course and known as Kingsgate Golf Club. In 1909 Lord Northcliffe became the owner and by 1920 the 18-hole championship course and the adjoining short course had been opened; at this time the name was changed to North Foreland Golf Club.
North Foreland has been used as a final qualifying venue for the Open Championship when held at Royal St George's ... the only course in the southeast of England that's currently on The Open roster.
6-12 Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1AN
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Visit websiteStanding proudly on the Broadstairs seafront since 1776 and a former residence of Charles Dickens, The Royal Albion is steeped in history, but features a 21st century approach to comfort, enjoyment and relaxation. The Royal Albion has 21 elegant and spacious bedrooms to choose from, some looking out over the stunning Kentish coastline, others the historic town of Broadstairs.
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North Foreland
Prince's; Royal Cinque Ports; Royal St George's; Walmer & Kingsdown.
Marine Drive, Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3LG
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Visit websiteSituated on the magnificent clifftop at Kingsgate, the Botany Bay Hotel in Broadstairs is a perfect destination for a seaside escape. You can stay in one of the 30 en-suite bedrooms, many offering sea views of the eponymous bay. The hotel offers the latest in 21st century comfort, in one of the most picturesque spots on the Kent coast.
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North Foreland (1 mi)
Prince's; Royal Cinque Ports; Royal St George's; Walmer & Kingsdown.
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Soudal Open: successor to the Belgian Open, the Soudal Open takes place on the quiet, wooded North course of Rinkven Golfclub. Belgian stars Thomas Pieters and Nicolas Colsaerts will be vying for top honours. (May 22-25).
Rory McIlroy: with his 2025 win in The Masters, Rory joined the pantheon of golfing greats who have achieved a career Grand Slam of men’s majors ... Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only others in this select band.
Bernhard Langer: he may have played in his last Masters Tournament, but the 67-year-old German will be trying to extend his own record, and win a 13th senior major title at the 36th Regions Tradition. (May 15-18).
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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