Prince's
Prince’s Golf Club | NCG Top 100s: GB&I Golf Courses
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A Brief History of Prince’s Golf Club
The construction finished in 1906, with play beginning at Prince's a year later. The course measured almost 7,000 yards from the back tees, with the English Ladies Open being hosted in 1912, as the first big event to be held at Prince's.
The course was then taken on by the military for the First World War, becoming a coastal defence and training area. After being restored to its former glory following the conclusion of the war, Prince's hosted the 1932 Open Championship, where Gene Sarazen won on his way to a Career Grand Slam.
Sir Guy Campbell and John Morrison were brought in to restore the course once again following the end of the Second World War. 17 of the original greens were able to be used, as the course was changed into a 27-hole lay-out with three sets of nine - the Dunes, Himalayas and Shore loops.
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The Dunes is an anti-clockwise loop which plays up to the boundary of Royal St George's. The Himalayas 9 has been revamps by MacKenzie and Ebert in recent years. The Shore Course completes the trio, and plays as a clockwise loop, coming back to the clubhouse with its final four holes.
The opening hole is a dog-leg with a narrow green that is difficult to hold, especially in the firm and fast summer conditions. The 2nd is the opening par 3 on the Dunes, with three tough par 4s following.
The 6th tee is elevated, and gives golfers great views across the rest of the course. It is a long par 5 with hazards both left and right of the green. 8 is the second par 3 on the course, which leads into the closing hole. The 9th works back to the clubhouse, and uses a former practice green as it's finale.
Following the opener, the pair's changes come into play most visibly at the 2nd holes. The old 2nd and 3rd holes have been combined to create a new par 5, which plays to the old 3rd green. 'Bloody Point', the new par 3 5th hole, is the new jewel of the course, and is at the far end of the Himalayas loop.
The 6th is a lengthy par 5, measuring at more than 600 yards from the back tees. The 7th tee offers great views across Pegwell Bay, and although there are no bunkers at the green, there is still a chance of a big score on this par 3. The Himalayas Course ends with a stunning closing hole, with the tee shot being the most elevated part of the track. The Sarazan bunker collects any shots to the left of the green.
The opening hole is a tricky par 4 despite looking gentle from the tee. The par 5 2nd features the longest carry to any fairway from the back tees on the property, but can offer a chance of being on in two for the biggest of hitters.
The 4th is a straight away par 4 which is sandwiched in between two par 3s. The 3rd is the opening par 3 on the Shore Course and features two pot bunkers short of the green. The 5th is the shortest hole on the course at 158 yards from the back tees, but it could still leave players with a big score on their cards.
The 6th hole is actually the post-war 18th hole, where Gene Sarazen won the Open Championship back in 1932. The 7th is a lengthy par 4 at more than 430 yards, with the 8th being a par 5 at more than 565 yards from the tips. The Shore nine closes with a 442-yard par 4 back to the clubhouse.
Our Panellists Notes for 2025
Chris Myatt: Modern interpretation of links golf. Perfectly manicured but maintains the pure links features with clever bunkering and use of tees). All three nines equally strong and varied
David Walker: Martin Ebert's renovations have massively improved Prince’s. Occupying the same ground as RSG, the turf is a joy to play off, regardless of whether it is the Shore, Dunes or Himalayas loop. A course with an Open pedigree but does not try to compete with its neighbours, happy with what it offers – and rightly so
Dan Murphy: One of the most impressive renovations I have seen. The Himalayas was previously the weakest nine. It is arguably now the strongest, even though both Shore and Dunes have also improved significantly. I love the presentation
Read more about our panellists here.
FAQs about Prince's Golf Club
Where is Prince’s Golf Club located?
Prince’s Golf Club is located on the southeastern tip of England, and one of the big three in Kent. The town of Ramsgate is 20 miles away by road, with Dover a similar distance to the south. The centre of England’s capital city is around 90 miles away by road. Both the A2 and the A256 run close by to Prince’s providing road routes away from the southeast coast.
For visitors driving over from Europe, Prince’s is just a 40-minute drive from Dover, which has connections to Calais and Dunkirk in France. Folkestone is slightly further down the road. For international visitors who are flying into the United Kingdom to play at Prince’s is approximately two hours away from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and London City Airports, with all three having daily flights to several countries around the world. Sandwich is home to the nearest train station to the course, with trains running towards the capital on a regular basis.
Are there any other NCG Top 100s: England venues nearby?
Prince’s is one of three Open Championship hosts on the southeast coastline. Both Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St George’s are just a short drive from Prince’s. Moving further afield, the likes of Littlestone, Rye and Chart Hills are all within 50 miles.
What golf facilities does Prince’s Golf Club offer?
Along with the glorious 27-hole golf course. Prince’s is also the home to a full-length driving range with TopTracer technology. There is also a great short game area, along with a putting green for you to hone your skills before you take to either of the three nines.
What are the green fees at Prince’s Golf Club?
The price of a green fee at Prince’s Golf Club changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend.
For more information on current green fees at Prince’s, visit their website here.
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