Golf Breaks in South East & London

Royal St. George's Golf Club

Sandwich, Kent

• 14 time Open Championship host and will host for the 15th time in 2020, it was the first course to host The Open outside Scotland in 1894.
• The course has long-reigned as the number 1 course in England.
• One of the most spectacular golf course masterpieces in the world
• Known as the most prestigious and illustrious course in England

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

Deal, Kent

• 13th ranked course in England
• 2 time Open host
• The course takes advantage of the same fabulous turf as its neighbour Royal St. George's

Sunningdale Golf Club

Ascot, Berkshire

• Home of the 2 finest golf courses in England and indeed the World.
• One of England's most prestigious and finest inland golfing venues
• The Old course is the 2nd ranked course in England and 28th in the world was designed in 1901 by Willie Park and has held numerous world class professional events
• The New Course is the 4th ranked course in England and 43rd in the world. It was designed in 1923 by Harry Colt and fits in perfectly with it's slightly older neighbour.

Walton Heath Golf Club

Tadworth, Surrey

• Home to two of the finest heathland courses in England both designed by Herbert Fowler
• The Old Course opened in 1904 and ranks 10th in England and within the world Top 100, played host to the 1981 Ryder Cup and 2018 British Masters
• The New Course opened in 1907 and ranks within the top 40 in England

Prince's Golf Club

Sandwich, Kent

• 27 hole venue with 3 fabulous loops of 9 holes
• 1932 Open Championship host won by Gene Sarazen
• Classic seaside links layout that remains somewhat of a hidden gem

Littlestone Golf Club

New Romney, Kent

• Top 100 course in England
• Ranked as the 4th best course in Kent
• First created in 1888 but was later redesigned by the great Alister MacKenzie in 1924

Championship Golf

Royal St George's (where Darren Clarke secured his maiden major) is one of three venues on the Kent coast to have hosted the Claret Jug, along with former Open host courses Princes Golf Club and Royal Cinque Ports.

Wentworth, and in particular its famed West Course, has been flying the flag for English golf on the professional scene for years. It is the spiritual home of the World Matchplay Championship and the host of the European Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship.

Just north of London is the Kyle Phillips designed course at The Grove, which hosted the American Express World Golf Championship in 2006, won by none other than Tiger Woods.

Societies

If you’re looking for something more than just your typical resort golf experience, then East Sussex National comes highly recommended. It’s two outstanding golf courses have welcomed European Tour events and even the sternest of critics in your group will find it hard not to be satisfied by the challenge presented.

Stoke By Nayland’s two championship courses are highly reputed, having regularly hosted PGA Europro Tour events and the 2006 PGA Seniors’ Championship, while the hotel’s restaurant terrace is an unrivalled spot for a post-round meal and a few well earned beverages.

There is terrific value to be enjoyed at the Essex Golf & Country Club, where large groups can enjoy a challenging round, a delicious meal and a range of leisure facilities - all for a great price.

Couples

For the all-encompassing break, Hanbury Manor is an opulent 5* destination with extensive spa and leisure facilities, two restaurants and one of the region’s best golf courses. Your better half will be enchanted by the fragrant walled gardens and the striking mansion house, providing the perfect setting for a romantic getaway.

Foxhills is another delightful venue for a couples holiday, with everything you need on site (including an award-winning restaurant, bar & leisure facilities and there is also a crèche on-site) plus a serene and scenic location.

What Brocket Hall lacks in spa facilities it more than makes up with its superb Auberge Du Lac restaurant, which is worth the visit alone.

Nightlife

The Essex Golf & Country Club is situated just a short drive from the vibrant towns of Chelmsford and Colchester, offering various nightclub options.

Maidstone offers some of the best nightlife in Kent and is easily accessed from the nearby Tudor Park. For something closer to London, Foxhills, located just south of the capital, is only a cab or short train ride from the city and its endless array of evening entertainment options.

Luxury Hotels

Situated just outside of London, The Grove offers supreme five star luxury throughout - from the critically acclaimed spa, choice of restaurants (including the three Rosette awarded Colette’s) and palatial mansion house. It’s arguably one of the finest resorts in the country and promises a truly unforgettable break.

Luton Hoo is home to similarly lavish accommodations, including five state rooms previously reserved for visiting dignitaries. Guests can stroll through the estate’s immaculately landscaped gardens and enjoy sumptuous fine dining in the extravagant Wernher Restaurant.

The South Lodge Hotel and attached Mannings Heath Golf Club are set in an area of immense natural beauty, with the facilities and top class service to match.