Public

Himalayas/Shore Course

Prince's Golf Club

Sandwich, Kent, England
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18 holesPar 727,254 yds75.2/133

About this course

The Himalayas/Shore combination at Prince's Golf Club represents one of three distinct 9-hole loops that form this links complex on the Kent coast, situated between Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports in the famous Sandwich golfing corridor. Martin Ebert undertook a comprehensive redesign of Prince's in the early 2000s, transforming what had been a somewhat flat layout into a more dramatic links experience by creating significant earthworks and restoring strategic bunkering. The Himalayas nine takes its name from the substantial dune ridges that characterize this portion of the property, featuring pronounced elevation changes and blind shots that evoke the bold, adventurous spirit of Victorian-era links golf. The Shore nine runs closer to Sandwich Bay and offers a contrasting character, with flatter terrain and more exposed conditions where wind becomes the primary defense. Together, these eighteen holes provide a varied test that moves through different microclimates and strategic demands within a single round. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural dune formations while incorporating Ebert's modern understanding of angles, visibility, and recovery options. Prince's has hosted multiple significant amateur championships and serves as a Final Qualifying venue for The Open Championship when the championship is played at nearby Royal St George's. The club operates on a relatively accessible model compared to its more exclusive neighbors, welcoming visitors throughout the year and maintaining three distinct 9-hole courses that can be combined in various configurations.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

471

Best in World

36

Best in UK

11

Best in England

Quick facts

Location
Sandwich, Kent, England
Access
Public
Holes
18
Designer
Martin Ebert
Par
72
Length
7,254 yards
Difficulty
75.2/133
Course Vaults score
8.5

Getting there

Most visitors to Prince's Golf Club arrive via London Gatwick or London City Airport, both roughly ninety minutes by car through the rolling Kent countryside toward the Channel coast. The route east traces the ancient pilgrims' path toward Canterbury before turning seaward, where hedgerows give way to salt marsh and the air takes on a bracing maritime edge. Prince's sits tucked between Sandwich Bay and the medieval town of Sandwich itself, sharing this storied stretch of linksland with Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports - a triumvirate of championship courses where the dunes rise steep and the wind blows honest. The final turn down Prince's Drive delivers you to a clubhouse that feels refreshingly unpretentious, its quiet dignity befitting a links born in the shadow of giants yet every bit their equal.

FAQ

Common questions about Himalayas/Shore at Prince's Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Himalayas/Shore at Prince's Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.

Himalayas/Shore was designed by Martin Ebert.

Yes. Himalayas/Shore at Prince's Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Himalayas/Shore is 72.

Himalayas/Shore plays 7,254 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Himalayas/Shore is 133.

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