Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
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Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Kent is an 18 hole, par 72 (6960 yard), private, links golf course established in 1892.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6960 yards | Private | Links
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Address: Golf Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6RF United Kingdom
Tel: 01304 374007
Golf Pro: A. Reynolds
Website: http://www.royalcinqueports.com
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Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 20
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4.96
AVERAGE RATING 4.6
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Al R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2020
Wonderful experience
This course is a links classic and in my view at least the equal of its prestigious Open-hosting next door neighbour. In excellent condition despite recent irrigation work it is a wonderful challenge and the last six holes into the wind one of UK golf's great experiences. The mandatory half way house stop for liquid and solid sustenance is to be looked forward too. Thankfully proud of its traditions, the atmosphere on the course and in the clubhouse is relaxed without dropping standards. To those who love links and tradition, play here.Reviewer Rating
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Jim K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 20 2020
overdue entry to world's best 100
Reflecting on the ongoing significant investment, attention to detail and striving to improve a genuinely world class course the links at Deal goes from strength to strength. It has improved measurably every year in the 10 that I have been playing it, which is a very significant achievement when you start with one of the best courses in the country. New practice facilities are also on a par with the course.Reviewer Rating
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Thomas Howard-llewelyn, Edinburgh rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 30 2019
Proper stuff
Quintessential links golf. Proper clubhouse fare. A wonderful half-way house with splendid food. For the golf it’s a proper course with a toughfinishing stretch from the moment that one turns for home at the 12th. Nicely expensive for visitors to keep everything in good order. The only blot would be the practice facility with it a touch on the short side at a shade over 350 yards in length - makes it a tad cramped for some chaps.
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Ian W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 15 2019
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Stuart B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 19 2019
Great course
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James B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2019
Amazing best course I?ve played
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Pepi B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2019
Absolute Coastal Gem
A sunny June day with strong winds, deemed normal by the locals! This is a beautifully presented classic links course that lives up to the hype. It starts with a straight par 4 but the remainder of the course can leave you feel battered and bruised. The greens run smooth and quick; the fairways are undulating with many blind shots; and the off centre hits can be penalised in very long rough (that's if you find it within 3 minutes). Good bar and service.(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 13.4)
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Henri P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2019
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Sean K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2019
Brilliant links course .. Must play
Played Royal St Georges the day before and yet this course is every bit as good. The wind is behind you the first 11 odd holes , but the last 6 are into the wind and play 2-3 extra clubs. The Open has been played here twice and you can see why. The course could still take The Open but maybe the infrastructure wouldn't cope which is a real shame. Get yourself down to Deal.Reviewer Rating
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Al R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 14 2018
Excellent course
A classic links in excellent condition, the last 7 holes into the wind must be one of golf's toughest finishes Limited sea views if you need them but a more enjoyable course in my view than St Georges. Very friendly club house.(Round played: Dec 2018 - Score: 86 Handicap: 12.1)
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Simon C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 5 2018
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Jim K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 18 2018
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Giless C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 8 2018
Friendly greeting from the pro and staff got things off to a good start. Nice grass range although perhaps need better quality practice balls at this end of the market, good short game area which is now being extended. Course is near enough out and back, plenty still recognisable from the two Open championships the course held a century ago, you should spend at least an hour absorbing the history posted around the clubhouse.
Condition was excellent, recovered well from the summer, bunkers neatly rivetted, greens and surrounds have some massive undulations. Not nearly as narrow off the tee as I imagined, the first and second cuts are very sensible. Only a couple of genuinely blind shots, it’s very comparable to St George’s whilst somewhat less hilly. Yardage’s clear, signposted well.
I’d love to see an extra par 5and par 3 on the back nine, and I’m sure I’m not the first to suggest it but suspect the club is proud of being known for its brutal into the wind finish, 6 out of 7 par 4’s over 400 off the yellow. The problem is that you may find those holes become a little indistinct in your memory with just one long par 3 in between them. I’d also like to see several of the yellow tees raised at least a couple of feet, would make a huge difference to the visitor trying to picture the hole from the tee. One grumble that has been mentioned and must be rectified, why are visitors parking in a muddy field? It’s at odds with the warm welcome we were otherwise given.
Overall, under rated on here. There aren’t 115 better courses in the UK, it’s almost certainly top 20,
Condition was excellent, recovered well from the summer, bunkers neatly rivetted, greens and surrounds have some massive undulations. Not nearly as narrow off the tee as I imagined, the first and second cuts are very sensible. Only a couple of genuinely blind shots, it’s very comparable to St George’s whilst somewhat less hilly. Yardage’s clear, signposted well.
I’d love to see an extra par 5and par 3 on the back nine, and I’m sure I’m not the first to suggest it but suspect the club is proud of being known for its brutal into the wind finish, 6 out of 7 par 4’s over 400 off the yellow. The problem is that you may find those holes become a little indistinct in your memory with just one long par 3 in between them. I’d also like to see several of the yellow tees raised at least a couple of feet, would make a huge difference to the visitor trying to picture the hole from the tee. One grumble that has been mentioned and must be rectified, why are visitors parking in a muddy field? It’s at odds with the warm welcome we were otherwise given.
Overall, under rated on here. There aren’t 115 better courses in the UK, it’s almost certainly top 20,
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James D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 12 2018
great course
cant wait to return in November when hopefully it wont be snowing or blowing a gale!(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.4)
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Mark C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 6 2018
Excellent layout. Some of the most interesting greens to putt on. loved it.
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 25.8)
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 25.8)
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