Prince's Golf Club is a rare golf links gem with three loops of nine holes. The Shore, Dunes and Himalayas courses provide a memorable golf trip experience that sits proudly within the Top 100 Golf Courses in England.
As a past host of not only The Open Championship but also of numerous key professional events and most recently as co-host of The Amateur Championship in 2017 and 2013, Prince's Golf Club is a course that can provide a mighty challenge for the very best golfers, whilst providing a playable test off the yellows for the many who visit for a golf break in Kent each year.
Henry Cotton and Gene Sarazen are not only among the game’s greatest names, but are also at the head of the lengthy line of Prince’s admirers; among the accolades these golfing legends bestowed were “the greatest links course” and “Britain’s finest course”.
The layout itself is a classic seaside course in character, reflecting the inherent features of the local terrain. The humps, bumps and hollows created by the Kent coastline’s myriad of sand dunes are heaven-sent for golf, and course architect Charles Hutchings (1902 Amateur Champion) took full advantage.
Prince’s, like its visiting golfers, is always at the mercy of the elements, and the character of the golf course can alter dramatically with the wind. Rugged and unpretentious, Prince’s is pure links golf, and is without doubt one of the country’s brightest gems.
Prince's Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in London and the South East
The Shore course is the longest of the three 9 hole loops and as the name suggests, it follows along the shoreline south towards the lodge which is located at the entrance of the course.
Course Information
| Par |
36 |
| Designed by |
Henry Cotton and Gene Sarazen |
| Opened in |
1902 |
Tees
| Blue |
3,618 yards |
| White |
3,448 yards |
| Yellow |
3,298 yards |
| Red |
3,014 yards |
The Dunes course is an anticlockwise loop with 5 holes heading towards boundary of Royal St. George's and 4 holes heading the opposite direction back towards the start of the course where the original clubhouse was built.
Course Information
| Par |
36 |
| Designed by |
Henry Cotton and Gene Sarazen |
| Opened in |
1902 |
Tees
| Blue |
3,586 yards |
| White |
3,432 yards |
| Yellow |
3,321 yards |
| Red |
2,836 yards |
The Himalayas course was recently re-designed by famed golf architects Mackenzie and Ebert to create a magnificent links layout that is a great test for all abilities.
Golf Facilities and Amenities at Princes Golf Club
- Fully stocked pro shop
- Electric trolleys, pull trolleys, buggies and caddies are available
- Practice facilities include a driving range, chipping and putting greens.
Course Information
| Par |
36 |
| Designed by |
Henry Cotton, Gene Sarazen and Mackenzie and Ebert |
| Opened in |
1902 |
Tees
| Blue |
3,618 yards |
| White |
3,377 yards |
| Yellow |
3,115 yards |
| Red |
2,890 yards |
The Open history at Prince's Golf Club
Prince's has only held The Open once in 1932, Gene Sarazen was the winner that year and it was his only Open victory but he was the first golf to achieve the Career Grand Slam
[The Open at Prince's](https://www.theopen.com/events/open-venues/princes)
| Year |
Winner |
Country |
Score |
| 1932 |
Gene Sarazen |
USA |
-5 |
