Rochester and Cobham at Rochester and Cobham Golf Club

Rochester and Cobham Golf Club occupies parkland terrain on the outskirts of Rochester in Kent, roughly thirty miles southeast of London. The course was designed by Donald Steel, the English golf architect whose portfolio includes numerous redesigns of established British courses as well as original layouts across the UK and continental Europe. Steel's work here reflects his characteristic approach to parkland design, emphasizing strategic variety and making thoughtful use of the natural landscape rather than imposing dramatic artificial features.

The routing moves through mature woodland and open parkland, with elevation changes that are modest but sufficient to add visual interest and strategic dimension to several holes. The property's tree cover frames many holes without overly constricting play, and the layout incorporates natural contours into green complexes and fairway positioning. Steel's design philosophy typically favors rewarding accuracy and course management over pure length, and Rochester and Cobham follows this pattern with holes that offer multiple routes and risk-reward decisions suited to a range of playing abilities.

The club serves both local members and visitors exploring golf in the Medway Towns area of Kent. The region has a long golfing tradition, and Rochester and Cobham provides a parkland alternative to some of the downland and heathland courses found elsewhere in the county. The course operates as a members' club with visitor access, maintaining the kind of welcoming atmosphere common to many established English golf clubs outside the championship rota.