Tucked into the legendary Sandwich Bay trio of Open Championship hosts alongside Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports, Prince's Golf Club is a proper links that sits at the very heart of British golf. While it may not carry quite the same household name as its neighbours, Prince's remains one of England's finest tests of seaside golf, a championship layout that rewards strategy, shot-making and a bit of local knowledge.
The course runs through striking sand dunes on Kent's east coast, offering 27 holes of genuine links golf across three distinct loops. The Himalayas 9 and short game area add even more variety to the experience, making Prince's a venue where you can happily spend multiple days without repeating a hole. It's a brilliant option for UK golfers chasing championship golf in a quieter, less formal setting than some of the bigger names nearby.
The turf is firm, the wind is always a factor and the angles off the tee matter more than brute force. You'll find plenty of those "take your medicine" moments that make links golf so addictive, with enough variety across the three loops to keep things fresh whether you're playing two rounds or five. If you're travelling with a mixed-ability group, the short game area is ideal for warming up or sharpening your touch before taking on the heavy hitters next door.
Who is this for? Golfers planning a Kent links break who want 27 holes on-site and two Open rota neighbours within minutes.
Who is it best for? Four-balls and societies who like strategic links golf, a relaxed club atmosphere and a lodge where everything is built around golfers.
