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Shore/Dunes Course

Prince's Golf Club

Sandwich, Kent, England
Moore4694
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alavington
+6
18 holesPar 727,277 yds74.8/128

About this course

Prince's Golf Club sits on the same stretch of Kent coastline that hosts Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports, forming part of the celebrated Sandwich golfing landscape. The club operates 27 holes across three loops—Shore, Dunes, and Himalayas—with the Shore and Dunes nines combining to form the championship layout. Martin Ebert undertook a comprehensive restoration and redesign in the early 2000s, reshaping the course to emphasize its links character and strategic interest while respecting the property's golfing heritage that dates to 1906. The Shore nine plays along the coastline with flatter terrain and more exposed conditions, while the Dunes nine moves inland through more dramatic duneland topography. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and the prevailing wind, creating varied shot requirements across the 18 holes. Fairways run firm and fast in summer, and the bunkering—restored to reflect golden-age principles—demands precise placement and recovery skill. Prince's has hosted professional events including European Tour qualifying and the British Masters in 1932 and 1933. The course offers a genuine links test with less of the fame that surrounds its immediate neighbors, drawing golfers who appreciate traditional seaside golf without the crowds. The clubhouse provides straightforward amenities, and the club welcomes visitors with advance booking, making it an accessible option for those exploring the Sandwich links corridor.

Quick facts

Location
Sandwich, Kent, England
Access
Public
Holes
18
Designer
Martin Ebert
Par
72
Length
7,277 yards
Difficulty
74.8/128

Getting there

The journey to Prince's Golf Club begins at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted (STN), followed by a leisurely drive southeast through the Kent countryside toward the coastal town of Sandwich - roughly ninety minutes from central London, or two hours from Gatwick depending on traffic. For those arriving by private aviation, Lydd Airport (LYD) sits just twenty minutes away and offers a discreet alternative to the capital's busier hubs. The final approach winds through the gentle, windswept landscape of the Kent coast, where the flat terrain and salt marshes signal your arrival at this storied corner of English golf; the club's elegant clubhouse emerges from the links terrain with the quiet authority of a place that has hosted champions for over a century.

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

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

Shore/Dunes was designed by Martin Ebert.

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

Par at Shore/Dunes is 72.

Shore/Dunes plays 7,277 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Shore/Dunes is 128.

Shore/Dunes is a 18-hole course.

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