Golf in Kent

Affectionately referred to as the ‘Garden of England’, County Kent is one of the most picturesque, rural parts of the country – amazing when you consider that it within touching distance of the UK’s capital city London!

Indeed, Kent is located just south-west of the bright lights of the capital and borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London. It also has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary and even a nominal border with France exactly halfway through the Channel Tunnel.

It is, therefore, a county worth exploring.Whilst its county town is Maidstone, Kent is also home to two cities, namely Canterbury and Rochester. The former, as you might expect from its name, is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England.

The rural landscape is dotted with picturesque Oast Houses as hops is a traditional crop grown in the area. Other main industries that the area is famous for include woollen cloth-making, iron-making, paper, cement and engineering, whilst, nearer to the coast, fishing is, predictably, a favoured activity.

The county is traditionally divided into West Kent and East Kent by the River Medway. This division into east and west is also reflected in the term ‘Men of Kent’ for residents east of the Medway; those from the west are known as Kentish Men. A curious little local quirk.

Perhaps the most famous landmark in Kent is the White Cliffs of Dover, a stunning coastal frontage which gets its name from its pure chalk composition. It has been immortalised in song many times down through the years and is, consequently, recognised instantly all around the world.

For golfing holidaymakers, Kent has much to offer with over 40 courses to choose from. The most famous tract in the county is, without a shadow of a doubt, Royal St George’s. A regular fixture on the Open rota, the stunning links at Sandwich last hosted golf’s oldest tournament in 2003 when American unknown Ben Curtis prevailed.

Royal Cinque Ports is another sensational championship course. Long and demanding with plenty of challenges on every hole, it makes for a superb day out.
The same goes for St Augustine, Deangate Ridge, Sundridge Park and many many more.

So if you’re looking for a holiday destination in close proximity to both the bright city lights and blissful seclusion, Kent could just be the place for you!