Littlestone Golf Club occupies a stretch of the Romney Marsh coastline in Kent, where the club was founded in 1888. The course was laid out by Laidlaw Purves, a Scottish golfer and course designer who also contributed to Rye and other early links in the region. The routing runs across classic linksland characterized by sandy soil, natural undulations, and exposure to prevailing winds off the English Channel. The terrain is relatively flat compared to more dramatic dune systems, but the ground provides firm, fast conditions and the layout incorporates subtle ridges and hollows that influence play. The course measures over 6,400 yards from the back tees and features a traditional out-and-back design. Several holes play directly along the shoreline, offering views across the water toward France on clear days. The greens are typically firm and quick, and the bunkering—both greenside and fairway—reflects the strategic principles of early links design. Wind direction significantly affects club selection and strategy throughout the round. Littlestone has hosted regional amateur competitions and qualifiers over the decades, maintaining a reputation as a legitimate test of links golf without the crowds or commercial profile of more famous Kent courses nearby. The club retains a members-focused atmosphere, and the clubhouse overlooks the first tee and eighteenth green. The course is less heralded than Sandwich or Rye but offers an authentic links experience on historic ground.