Kent Golf Deals to Watch, 2026
Kent packs three Open coast links into a five mile stretch near Sandwich and Deal, which makes it one of the most efficient links trips in England. Here is how the 2026 packages stack up, what they include, and when to book for value.
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Why Kent packages work
Kent's golf is a tight cluster of championship links on the East Kent coast, and the geography is the whole point. Royal St George's at Sandwich, host of The Open most recently in 2021, Prince's next door, where Gene Sarazen won the 1932 Open, and Royal Cinque Ports at Deal, an Open host in its own right, all sit within about five miles of each other along the same shoreline. That means a group can play three Open standard links over a long weekend without ever moving base, which is rare anywhere in the world.
Because the courses are so close, deals here are links golf tours rather than single resort stay and plays. The accommodation is the town and the on site lodge: The Lodge at Prince's sits beside the course, while The Bell Hotel in Sandwich and The Royal Hotel in Deal are well placed bases in the old towns. A typical package is a multi night bed and breakfast stay with one round at each of the three courses, sometimes with a fourth round added at a nearby club.
Below is how the main package shapes break down, what they typically include, and the indicative cost picture for the 2026 season. Treat every figure as a planning guide rather than a quote, since green fees and room rates shift with season and availability, and always confirm directly before booking.
Kent golf deals, 2026 at a glance
| Deal type | Typically includes | Indicative 2026 note |
|---|---|---|
| Three links tour | Multi night bed and breakfast stay with one round each at Royal St George's, Prince's and Royal Cinque Ports | The classic Kent package; priced to the course green fees plus the chosen base; indicative 2026 |
| Prince's on site break | Rooms at The Lodge at Prince's with rounds across its 27 holes plus the neighbouring courses | The convenient base beside one of the courses; indicative 2026 |
| Town base tour | The Bell Hotel in Sandwich or The Royal Hotel in Deal with rounds at the three links | Old town stays within minutes of the first tees; indicative 2026 |
| Indicative green fees | The Royal courses are premium; Prince's offers more flexible visitor access | Per round, indicative 2026; varies by season and day |
The deals worth watching
The three links tour
The defining Kent deal is the three links tour, a multi night stay with one round at each of Royal St George's, Prince's and Royal Cinque Ports. With the courses inside a five mile stretch, the package gives you three Open coast links over two or three days from a single base, and it is the most complete way to take in this corner of England. Royal St George's is the centerpiece and the hardest tee time, so the package is the surest route onto it.
Choosing the base
Where you stay shapes the trip more than usual here, because everything is so close. The Lodge at Prince's puts you beside the course with its 27 holes and easy access to the neighbours, while The Bell Hotel in Sandwich and The Royal Hotel in Deal give you a characterful old town base within minutes of the first tees. Any of the three works for the standard tour; the lodge suits golfers who want to walk from room to range.
Timing the booking
Kent links play best from late spring to early autumn, May to September, when the turf is firm and the days are long, though that is also the busiest and dearest window. Shoulder dates in April and October bring better value and quieter tee sheets, with more changeable weather as the trade off. Royal St George's tee times are limited, so book any summer trip well ahead.
Our take
Kent is one of the great value propositions in championship links golf, not because it is cheap but because the density is unmatched: three Open coast courses in a five mile triangle, playable from one base over a weekend. The deal that makes sense for almost everyone is the three links tour, which secures the hard to book Royal St George's tee time and pairs it with Prince's and Royal Cinque Ports next door.
Our advice is to base at Prince's or in Sandwich, give Royal St George's the fresh legs of the first morning, and travel in the shoulder months if value matters more than guaranteed sun. Our Kent golf hub and the best golf courses in Kent list set out the venues, our four day Kent coast links itinerary maps the route, and our team can hold the right tee times and price the trip to the head before you commit.
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Kent golf deals, your questions
What golf packages are available in Kent for 2026?
Kent deals are links golf tours that string together the three Open coast courses, which sit within five miles of each other near Sandwich and Deal: Royal St George's, Prince's and Royal Cinque Ports. A typical package is a multi night bed and breakfast stay at a base such as The Lodge at Prince's, The Bell Hotel in Sandwich or The Royal Hotel in Deal, with one round at each course. Green fees on the Royal courses are premium, so confirm rates and tee times directly before booking.
Can you play Royal St George's on a golf package?
Yes. Royal St George's at Sandwich, host of The Open most recently in 2021, welcomes visitors on set days and is the centerpiece of most Kent links packages, usually paired with Prince's next door and Royal Cinque Ports at Deal. A handicap certificate is required and tee times are limited, so book the package well ahead, especially for summer dates.
When is the best time to play golf in Kent?
Late spring to early autumn, from May to September, is the prime window for the firmest links turf and the longest days, though it is also the busiest. Shoulder dates in April and October offer better value and quieter tee sheets, with the trade off of more changeable weather. Book the Royal courses ahead for any summer trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Kent package shapes and indicative fees compiled June 2026 from operator and club sources; prices are indicative for the 2026 season and change with availability. Always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.