North Foreland Golf Club
Kent, England
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Golf Club Overview
Situated on the picturesque Kent coast in Broadstairs, the 36-hole venue is one of the most highly regarded seaside golf courses in the county. The club has been host to Final Open Qualifying and with breath-taking clifftop views, where you can see the sea from every tee you can understand why. It is very links-like in appearance and feel but unlike seaside links courses that run through dunes, North Foreland is a clifftop, chalk-based course and, as a result, it drains exceptionally well and is playable all year round.
Golf Courses
North Foreland Golf Club boasts two exceptional year-round golf courses – the Main Course and the Northcliffe Course. The courses are the work of the renowned architects Herbert Fowler and Tom Simpson with the courses being completed before World War 1 after they were asked to extend the original nine holes. 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 6,436-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.
The Northcliffe Course provides the opportunity for players to hone their short game on holes that vary in distance from 50 to 140 yards and the club is also home to excellent practice facilities and tennis courts.
Post Round
North Foreland’s aim is to treat every visitor who comes to experience the first-class golf courses with professional hospitality as a future member of the club. The delightful Lighthouse Brasserie and Bar offer sumptuous food and drink with stunning views of the sea and coastline.
Location
Situated in Broadstairs, within easy reach of Margate and the picturesque Botany Bay. Broadstairs is known as the ‘Jewell in Thanet’s crown’, a seaside town with connections to the literary world of Charles Dickens.
Nearby
With the likes of Open Championship hosts, Royal St George's, Royal Cinque Ports and Prince's Golf Club within 30 minutes’ drive, North Foreland can provide part of a formidable golf tour, sure to test all handicaps
Accommodation near North Foreland Golf Club
The Blazing Donkey Hotel
The Blazing Donkey Hotel is hidden away in the beautiful Kent countryside in Ham.
Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is perfect if golfers want to be close to some classic courses such as Royal St. Georges and Royal Cinque Ports.
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
Located on top of the clifftop at Pegwell Bay, guests can enjoy the stunning views of the English Channel. The hotel is great to use a base for playing golf in the local area.
The Bell Hotel
Offering a chic and modern look, this quaint hotel houses 37 en-suite rooms featuring all the facilities and amenities guests require. With its close proximity to great courses like Royal St. Georges, it is perfect when playing golf in Kent.
