
Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) Course
Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club
About this course
Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club sits on the north Kent coast near the town of Whitstable, overlooking the Thames Estuary. Established in 1911, the course occupies relatively flat coastal terrain characteristic of this stretch of the English coastline. The layout runs close to the shoreline, and the proximity to the sea influences playing conditions, particularly through wind that sweeps across the exposed land. The course measures around 5,000 yards from the standard tees, making it a compact layout that emphasizes accuracy and course management over length. The routing takes advantage of the coastal setting, with several holes offering views across the water toward the Isle of Sheppey and the wider estuary. The terrain lacks significant elevation change, but the wind provides the primary defense and varies considerably in strength and direction depending on weather patterns. The course features multiple tee positions, allowing for variation in hole length and angle of approach, which adds strategic interest to repeat play. Whitstable and Seasalter serves a local membership and welcomes visitors throughout the year. The club maintains a traditional seaside golf atmosphere, and the course provides an accessible option for golfers exploring the Kent coast. The town of Whitstable itself is known for its oyster fishing heritage and has developed into a popular coastal destination, giving the club a setting that combines golf with the character of a working harbor town.
Quick facts
- Location
- Whitstable, Kent, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1911
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 66
- Length
- 5,300 yards
- Difficulty
- 67.9/116
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via London Gatwick or London City Airport, both under ninety minutes by car through the rolling Kentish countryside, though Heathrow remains a viable gateway for international travelers willing to navigate the M25. The drive east from London traces the ancient pilgrims' route toward Canterbury before peeling north toward the coast, where the landscape flattens and the air takes on a briny edge. As you approach Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club, suburban Kent gives way to weathered beach huts and oyster shacks, the final mile revealing glimpses of the Thames Estuary beyond the links - a fitting transition from the capital's bustle to one of England's most unassuming seaside golfing outposts.
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Common questions about Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) is 66.
Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) plays 5,300 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) is 116.
Whitstable and Seasalter (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.



