Europe, England, South East
The Royal ST George’s golf club set in the historic town of Sandwich, Kent.was designed and established in 1887 by Dr Laidlaw Purves of the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club. The Club was intended to serve the needs of London golfers who were only able to play their golf on often crowded and un-kept courses in the area. Named St. George's, it was to become the English rival to Scotland's St. Andrew's. Royal status was bestowed on the Club by King Edward VII in May 1902. The Links provides a severe test for even the greatest of golfers and the fact that only three Open winners, Bill Rogers in 1981, Greg Norman in 1993 and Ben Curtis in 2003, have managed to be under par after the 72 holes, speaks for itself.
Now ranked among the leading golf courses in the world, Royal St George's has left its mark I the history books by playing host to the first Open Championship outside Scotland. Set among the sand dunes of Sandwich Bay, this course will prove challenging to even the most accomplished golfer. The vast fairways are scattered with natural hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The prevailing winds that are more often than not present soon reveal any weakness in the player.
The Royal St. George's Golf Club — Golf club 11037
- Classification:
- Public
- Address:
- The Royal St. George's Golf Club,
Sandwich, Kent,
CT13 9PB, England - View Rates | Places to stay
Golf club description
The Royal ST George’s golf club set in the historic town of Sandwich, Kent.was designed and established in 1887 by Dr Laidlaw Purves of the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club. The Club was intended to serve the needs of London golfers who were only able to play their golf on often crowded and un-kept courses in the area. Named St. George's, it was to become the English rival to Scotland's St. Andrew's. Royal status was bestowed on the Club by King Edward VII in May 1902. The Links provides a severe test for even the greatest of golfers and the fact that only three Open winners, Bill Rogers in 1981, Greg Norman in 1993 and Ben Curtis in 2003, have managed to be under par after the 72 holes, speaks for itself.
Location
Sandwich
The Royal St. George's
- Year built:
- 1887
- Designer:
- Dr Laidlaw Purves
- Number of holes:
- 18
| Tee | Slope | Rating | Yardage | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 0 | 0 | 7070 | 70 |
| Medal | 0 | 0 | 6609 | 70 |
| Weekday | 0 | 0 | 6327 | 70 |
Rates
| Activity / Equipment hire | 18 Holes | Day rate | Rate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid until 31st December 2007 | £ 120.00 | £ 150.00 | n/a |
Services and Facilities
| Classification | Public |
| Online Booking | Online Booking Available |
| General Facilities |
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| Golf Shop |
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Additional information
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Contact details
Please reference
FairwayBreaks.com club 11037
- Name:
- The Royal St. George's Golf Club
- Tel:
- +44 - (0)1304 613090
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Languages spoken
English