Prince's, Sandwich
A 1932 Open venue where Gene Sarazen lifted the Claret Jug, Prince's is the most welcoming of the great Sandwich Bay links. Twenty seven holes of pure Kent linksland run as three nines, the Shore, the Dunes and the Himalayas, next door to Royal St George's but a fraction of the fuss to play. Genuine championship history, big open dunes and serious value.
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The verdict
Prince's sits on the same magnificent stretch of Sandwich Bay as Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports, and it carries its own slice of Open history: in 1932 Gene Sarazen won the Open Championship here, famously with the help of his caddie Skip Daniels. Founded in 1906 and rebuilt after wartime use left it badly scarred, the links was reshaped by Sir Guy Campbell and John Morrison and reopened in 1950 as the spacious, three loop course played today.
What makes it special for the traveling golfer is the combination of pedigree and access. This is championship links of real quality, twenty seven holes of rolling dunes, firm turf and sea breezes, that you can simply book and play, with on site lodging and prices well below its neighbours. The three nines, the Shore, the Dunes and the Himalayas, pair into three different eighteens, so a stay here can mean a fresh routing every day. For a Kent links trip, Prince's is the value anchor and a genuinely fine course in its own right.
Prince's at a glance
- Founded
- 1906
- Design
- Campbell and Morrison restoration
- Type
- Links, 27 holes
- Par
- 36 per nine
- Yardage
- About 7,000 yds (Shore and Dunes)
- Green fee
- Indicative 65 to 150 pounds
Founding year, hosting history, layout and indicative fees verified June 2026 from Prince's Golf Club and leading course databases. Prince's was founded in 1906, hosted the 1932 Open won by Gene Sarazen, and was rebuilt by Sir Guy Campbell and John Morrison after the war; it plays as three nines of par 36, the Shore and Dunes combination around 7,000 yards. Green fees are seasonal, an indicative 65 pounds in winter to 150 pounds or more in peak summer for 2026, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Prince's plays across some of the biggest, most natural duneland in England, the three nines threading between grassy ridges with the sea never far away. The fairways are generous by links standards, but the wind off Sandwich Bay is the defining hazard, turning a gentle hole into a stern one and demanding the low, controlled ball flight that links golf rewards. Firm running turf means the ground game is always in play.
The Himalayas nine takes its name from the tumbling dunes that frame it, and the recent refurbishment of that loop and the short game area has sharpened the whole experience. Across the three nines the par 3s are excellent and the longer holes ask you to flight the ball under the breeze, while the greens are subtle rather than tricked up, true to the classic Campbell and Morrison style.
The lasting impression is space and freedom: huge skies, the sweep of the bay, and the sense of playing historic championship links without the crowds. Combine two of the nines for the full eighteen, then go again on a different pairing, and Prince's quickly becomes a favourite of any Kent golf pilgrimage.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Welcoming visitor and society links; green fee bookings taken the year round |
| Green fee | Indicative 65 pounds in winter to 150 pounds or more in peak summer (2026); packages available |
| Booking | Book directly with the club or a trip planner; stay and play deals with the Lodge offer value |
| On the day | Walking links; buggies and caddies can be arranged; standard golf dress on the course |
| Getting there | Sandwich Bay, east Kent, about 90 minutes from London and close to the Channel ports |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest links golf; the wind is part of it any time |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates and policies change with the season, so always confirm directly with Prince's Golf Club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The easy choice is the Lodge at Prince's, the club's own accommodation a few steps from the first tee, which makes stay and play golf simple and keeps the whole day on the links. The historic town of Sandwich is minutes away, with characterful inns and restaurants, and the wider east Kent coast around Deal and Ramsgate offers more options.
Prince's is the natural base for a Sandwich Bay golf trip, pairing perfectly with rounds at Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports for one of the best concentrations of links golf in England, all within a short drive.
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Prince's questions
Who has Prince's Golf Club hosted and when was it founded?
Prince's was founded in 1906 and hosted the 1932 Open Championship, won by Gene Sarazen. After serious damage in the Second World War the links was rebuilt by Sir Guy Campbell and John Morrison, reopening in 1950, and it has since hosted Open final qualifying and leading amateur events.
How many holes does Prince's Golf Club have?
Prince's has 27 holes arranged as three nines, the Shore, the Dunes and the Himalayas, each a par 36, which combine into three different eighteen hole courses. The Shore and Dunes combination plays to around 7,000 yards.
Can visitors play Prince's Golf Club?
Yes. Prince's is a welcoming visitor and society links that takes green fee bookings the year round, with on site accommodation at the Lodge at Prince's and good value compared with its famous neighbours. Always confirm current tee times and rates directly before booking.
What is the green fee at Prince's Golf Club?
Green fees are seasonal, an indicative 65 pounds in the quiet winter months rising toward 150 pounds or more for a peak summer round in 2026, with multi round and stay and play packages available. Fees change by season and day, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding year, hosting history, layout and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.