Set among the dunes of Sandwich Bay on the Kent coast, Royal St George’s Golf Club is one of England’s most historic and prestigious links courses. Founded in 1887, it holds a special place in golf history as the first course outside Scotland to host The Open Championship, which it did in 1894. The club has hosted The Open 15 times, more than any course outside Scotland.

The 18-hole championship links is ranked among England’s finest courses and is known for its natural dune terrain, firm fairways, deep bunkers, uneven lies and testing coastal winds. It is a proper links challenge where creativity, patience and smart course management matter far more than simply hitting it long.

Royal St George’s has a famously rugged character, with blind shots, humps, hollows and dramatic bunkering all adding to the experience. It can be demanding, especially when the wind is up, but that is exactly what makes it such a memorable bucket-list course. For golfers who enjoy traditional links golf with major championship pedigree, this is one of the strongest venues in the UK.

For golf breaks in Kent, Royal St George’s works brilliantly alongside nearby links courses such as Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s Golf Club, creating one of England’s best coastal golf itineraries. Visitor access is limited and should be planned carefully in advance.