Golf Courses at North Foreland Golf Club

Main Course

It's fair to say North Foreland Golf Course will test every department of your game - the sea breezes constantly challenge your shot-making and your distance control. This exposed course is always in great condition, though, with greens that provide testing putts over fast running surfaces with subtle slopes. The rough is tough but fair, and there are great coastal views to enjoy.

Situated on the Kent coast at the point where the English Channel becomes the North Sea - and is lucky enough to have a view of the sea from every tee and green. It is not a proper links even though it's very links-like in appearance and feel. Unlike seaside courses that run through dunes, North Foreland is chalk-based and, as a result, it drains exceptionally well and is playable all year round.

The courses are the work of the renowned architect's Herbert Fowler and Tom Simpson, and was completed before World War 1 after they were asked to extend the original nine holes. Such is the quality of the layout, the R&A uses North Foreland as a qualifying course when the Open Championship is held just up the coast at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich. Fowler's creations include Aberdovey, The Berkshire (Red and Blue Golf Courses), Walton Heath (New and Old Golf Courses) and even Los Angeles Country Club which is a regular amongst the World's Top 100 Golf Courses.

Renowned for its fast-running fairways and greens, along with coastal views that are amongst the best in England, the 6,412-yard, par-71 Main Course is a fantastic test for all golfers – with the open front nine holes being contrasted nicely with the tighter back nine and a mixture of strategically- placed bunkers and broad fairways.

Course Information
Par	71
Designed by	Herbert Fowler, Tom Simpson
Opened for play	1903

Tees
White	6,412 yards	SSS 73
Yellow	6,183 yards	SSS 71
Red	5,767 yards	SSS 76

Northcliffe Course

The Northcliffe Course provides the opportunity for players to hone their short game on a number of par 3 holes and the club is also home to excellent practice facilities and tennis courts.

The delightful Lighthouse Brasserie and Bar offers sumptuous food and drink with stunning views of the sea and coastline with the balcony extension adjoining the bar providing panoramic views across the course and the English Channel.

Features

Pro Shop
Tuition
Putting Greens
Practice Area
Golf Club Hire
Club House
Championship Standard Course
Golf Academy

Tips for visiting North Foreland Golf Club

Sam Greenslade
Golf Travel Specialist, UK & Ireland

Handicap: 1
Visited: April

The opening holes at North Foreland look little easy on paper, short par 4's and a couple of par 5's offering great birdie opportunities. You will however have to respect the green complexes with their run off areas making approach shot positioning so important.

There is so much to enjoy at this Kent golfing gem and if you do have time I would suggest a quick warm up round on the par 3 Northcliffe course as it is maintained to the same standard as the main one.

For more help and advice, call our team of experts on
0800 043 6644

6.0

Good

Bob – Reviewed 4 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

A great location but the greens had been spiked and sanded so were slow. It was impossible to get hold of the pro shop by email or by phone. We did let them know

James – Reviewed 23 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

A windy day but manageable with some very interesting putts on the undulating greens

David – Reviewed 12 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Great reception and friendly marshall. Beautiful course and not so commercial.

Ronald – Reviewed 11 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Lovely clubhouse and course in a great setting by the coast. Very friendly staff and members We all enjoyed NFGC and the fish and chips to finish the tour were top notch But again no buggy availability! Why don’t these clubs invest in more buggies? Extra income for very little effort! A no brainier to me.

Keith – Reviewed 7 Sep 2024

Excellent

Great views, tricky par 3s, and long par 4s uphill but reachable par 5s, nice course.

Terry – Reviewed 10 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Barney – Reviewed 24 Apr 2024

Excellent

From the start on arrival all the staff and members we spoke with were absolutely fantastic. We had the course steward describe the golf course hole by hole we found this to be extremely helpful. We will book this course again was a great experience.

Peter – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

Excellent

A great golf course. Would play it again.

Brent – Reviewed 5 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Stunning views. Very testing, straight drives essential as you will lose many balls in the rough and it's very difficult to hack out. Good experience though.

David – Reviewed 29 May 2023

Excellent

Steve – Reviewed 25 May 2023

Excellent

The course was in great condition. Not too long, but testing if you move off the cut grass. Take a drop from the long stuff.

Les – Reviewed 22 May 2023

6.0

Good

The rough was outrageous. If that stays the same and you get a stiff breeze this course is not enjoyable for a player with a handicap over 14 or so.

Ali – Reviewed 22 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

We are playing in windy condition. The green are fast. Rough is demanding

Thierry – Reviewed 9 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

We had to cut short our round as the weather didn't cooperate. 45 minutes away from the hotel and a round in middle afternoon had us to come back earlier. Par-3 as practice round is very interesting and the bunkers there are no less easier.

Ricky – Reviewed 25 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great course, friendly people.

Martijn – Reviewed 29 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

/10. Scored better as less trouble on the course. Fortunately the rain stayed away. Very impresses with the course marshall who managed to get us off on time despite it being ladies day and the course being very busy

Peter – Reviewed 18 Sep 2021

Excellent

The best course of the three - amazing greens - excellent condition - exceptional course ambassador to greet you and give out great advice on the 1st & 9th tee’s Looking forward to visiting again !

Alan – Reviewed 13 Aug 2021

Excellent

What a gem this course is. Set on the chalk cliffs at Broadstairs part parkland part links a true test of you shot making ability. Being a mid handicapper I was not quite as good as I needed to be, however the views and course made it one of my best golfing expedites and I have played Royal St George’s.

Chris – Reviewed 29 Jun 2021

Excellent

Great well laid out course with good seaviews and other scenery.

Simon – Reviewed 16 Oct 2019

Excellent

Rolf – Reviewed 27 Aug 2019

Excellent

A great layout and a fair test of golf. Some lovely par 3s on the front down by the sea. Really enjoyed the course and will be back.

David – Reviewed 25 Aug 2019

Excellent

I played my best round of the weekend on this course. As we turned up in the car park the views of the golf course and the sea is the first thing you see and it looks fantastic. You need to be straight off the tee, because the rough was pretty thick in areas. The clubhouse bar looks over the back 9 and is a great place to have a drink afterwards.

Freddie – Reviewed 30 Jul 2019

Excellent

Steve – Reviewed 11 May 2019

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Golf Courses at North Foreland Golf Club

Main Course

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Northcliffe Course

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