Prince's Himalayas
The Himalayas is one of the three nine hole loops at Prince's Golf Club on the Sandwich links, transformed by the architects Mackenzie and Ebert and reopened in 2018. A par 36 of roughly 3,400 yards through the dunes, with a signature par 3 firing out toward the sea, it turned the club's weakest nine into one of its strongest.
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The verdict
Prince's Golf Club sits on the same storied stretch of Sandwich links land as its famous neighbors, a 27 hole club laid out in three nines called Shore, Dunes and Himalayas. It carries real history, having hosted the Open Championship in 1932, and the three loops are designed to be played in combination so every visit gives a different eighteen.
For years the Himalayas was seen as the weakest of the three. That changed when the renowned architects Mackenzie and Ebert began work in August 2017 to rebuild it among the dunes, and the new nine opened on the first of May 2018. The redesign added two brand new holes and lifted the whole loop, so that the Himalayas now stands comfortably alongside the Shore and Dunes as a genuine links test rather than the makeweight it once was.
Prince's Himalayas at a glance
- Club founded
- 1906
- Nine reopened
- 2018
- Design
- Mackenzie & Ebert
- Type
- Links
- Par
- 36 (nine)
- Yardage
- ~3,400 yds
Club history, redesign date and par verified June 2026 from Prince's Golf Club and leading course databases. The Himalayas nine was rebuilt by Mackenzie and Ebert and reopened in 2018, a par 36 of roughly 3,400 yards, one of three loops at the 1906 club. Prince's welcomes visiting golfers; green fees vary by season and day (indicative, 2026), so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The redesign gave the Himalayas two showpiece holes. The new par 3 fifth is the signature, playing out toward the sea with the dunes framing the green so that wind and nerve decide the shot as much as the yardage. The long par 5 second is the muscle of the loop, a hole that can be stretched toward 615 yards from the back and gives the bigger hitter something to think about off the tee.
Between those two the loop runs through proper dune country, with humps and hollows feeding the ball, blind and semi blind shots over rising ground, and greens set naturally into the links. It is firm, fast and exposed, the way Sandwich links golf should be, and the rebuild gave the holes far more shape and strategy than they had before.
Played in combination with the Shore and Dunes nines, the Himalayas completes a varied and serious day on one of England's great stretches of linksland, a short drive from Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Prince's welcomes visiting golfers and societies, who play the three nines in combination; advance booking through the club is recommended |
| Green fee | Indicative visitor green fees in the region of 110 to 200 pounds depending on season and day (2026); always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the Prince's office; stay and play packages using the on site lodge and the wider Sandwich links are popular |
| On the day | Smart golf dress on course and in the clubhouse; firm links turf walks easily; the dune holes are exposed, so pack for the wind |
| Getting there | On the coast at Sandwich Bay in Kent, near Royal St George's, about two hours from London by road |
| Best months | Links plays firm and fast from late spring through autumn; settled, breezy days show the dune holes at their best |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Prince's has its own lodge on the links, so many visitors stay on site and make a full trip of the Sandwich Bay courses rather than playing a single round.
The classic itinerary pairs Prince's with its celebrated neighbors, the Open venue at Royal St George's and the great links at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal, giving a group three of England's finest seaside courses within a few minutes of one another.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Sandwich.
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We arrange tee times at Prince's across all three nines, pair them with Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports, and book the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Prince's Himalayas questions
What is the Himalayas course at Prince's?
The Himalayas is one of the three nine hole loops at Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent, alongside the Shore and Dunes nines. It was rebuilt by the architects Mackenzie and Ebert and reopened in 2018 as a links of par 36 over roughly 3,400 yards.
Who redesigned the Himalayas nine and when?
The firm of Mackenzie and Ebert began work in August 2017 to transform the Himalayas into a much stronger stretch of links, and the new nine opened on the first of May 2018 with two new holes.
What are the standout holes on the Himalayas?
The redesign added a signature par 3 fifth that plays out toward the sea and a long par 5 second that can be stretched toward 615 yards, giving the loop real drama and variety.
Can visitors play the Himalayas at Prince's?
Yes. Prince's welcomes visitors and societies, who play the three nines in combination; book in advance through the club and confirm the current rate before you travel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Club history, redesign date and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.