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Royal Eastbourne Golf Club

Course Information

Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, East Sussex is a 27 hole club with the 18 hole, par 70 (6076 yard) Devonshire Course and the 9 hole, par 64 (4294 yard) Hartington Course. A private, downland golf course.

27 holes | Par Devonshire Course 70; Hartington Course 64 | Devonshire Course 6076; Hartington Course 429 yards | Private | Downland


Royal Eastbourne Golf Club Information

Address: Paradise Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8BP United Kingdom

Tel: 01323 744045

Golf Pro: Alan Harrison

Website: https://www.regc.co.uk

Golf Club Facilities

Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.

Price Guide: £££££

Visitors on the Devonshire Course must produce a handicap certificate of 28

Midweek Guide: Devonshire: £44.00 per round; £66.00 per day; Hartington: £22.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: Devonshire: £49.00 per round; Hartington: £22.00 per round *

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • Society Deals Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Course Tee Par SSS Yards
Hartington CourseYellow70685826
Hartington CourseWhite64614294
Hartington CourseRed64644294
Hartington CourseRed 932312147
Hartington CourseWhite 93202147
Devonshire CourseWhite7069 [113]6077
Devonshire CourseYellow70685826
Devonshire CourseRed73725454

Royal Eastbourne Golf Club Reviews


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.15

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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HIGHLY RATED

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4.3

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4.2

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4

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4.3

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4.4

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3.7

Practice Facilities

4.1

Food & Drink

What the club says: Founded in 1887 The Royal is a traditional members golf club situated in the lee of the Sussex South Downs. Comprising 27 holes of challenging golf, we cater for all levels of handicap. Both the Devonshire & Hartington golf Courses are maintained to the very highest of standards. Built on chalk we seldom see the courses closed.

Not only are the courses in first class condition but when you play at The Royal you will also enjoy some stunning views across East Sussex.

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Mem rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 5 2025

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Welcoming staff - course in great condition compared to others I've played locally. Green were true and a decent speed for golfers of all ability. Will definitely play again soon

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Stuart D rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 17 2025

Fantastic course worth visiting. First time I have played there. The greens were in great condition

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James S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 31 2024

Some tricky holes

Played in lovely weather. Has some challenging holes with blind shots, so some sort of idea of line is essential, very punishing rough, so keeping to the fairway is key. All in all a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

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Max rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 7 2023

Course excellent but not worth £55

Really nice course but a friend booked it and I couldn't believe that it had gone up from pre pandemic £35 after 1 to £55. £35 twilight is now after 3pm. As I say good course but not worth £55 IMO.

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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 6 2022

Challenging holes

Challenging holes, great views, well conditioned course

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Isaac H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 30 2021

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(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 0)

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Alfred P rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 31 2020

lovely, difficult

Stunning layout with treacherous par three's! Short course in yardage, but the wind makes it a full size course!

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Paul William A rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 10 2020

Great 9 hole alongside the Devonshire

Really enjoyed my round here after visiting last month.
Great facilities overlooking the course.
I played the Hartington course as I would have collapsed playing the Devonshire 18 due to the heatwave. No trees on the Hartington so it was just brutal sunshine.
Good practice facilities here and also a nice skyline view of Eastbourne when you are up high. Nice pro shop also.

(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 53 Handicap: )

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Josh B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 15 2020

Lovely course

Lovely Course nice and dry even after the extremely wet conditions we've had recently! Everyone on the clubhouse and pro shop were very welcoming and the food was very nice! I would definitely recommend and would visit again!

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Trevor G rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 31 2019

Nice course but not many signs showing you next hole

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Daren B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 12 2019


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Pulborough rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 22 2018

Blew my wig off

Played the Devonshire course, which is comprised of two very different nines; the front was reminiscent of an alpine course layout and the back nine, more a parkland course. Course condition was very good, especially the greens. However, the wind was so strong that a good scoring round was out of the question, although we did manage close to handicap on the back nine. There are a couple of strange holes, but that’s true of many courses, if not most. Overall, a very welcoming and well maintained club and course. I would like to play it on a calmer day.

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Wayne C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 4 2018

Great condition well worth a visit

Well kept course. rough kept under control and green that you can still stop a ball on. Putting was a dream quick with challenging borrows. Give it a go.

(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 18)

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Daren B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 15 2018


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Alex W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 30 2017

Lovely course

Really enjoyed or round here, great variety of holes and course in superb condition

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Daren B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 25 2017


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Wayne C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 31 2017

Course in A1 condition

Green superb fairway let grow a little so nice covering of grass. Staff friendly and 19th served good value food and drink

(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 17.8)

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Ian C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 12 2017

Played on a two day stay in East Sussex. Probably the most friendliest Club we have ever visited. Club Members were greeting us on our arrival, asking where we had come from and telling us about the course. Friendly and welcoming staff in the pro shop and clubhouse. The course as you would imagine was in excellent condition with views of the town and coastline from most holes. A definite must play if your in the area.

(Round played: Apr 2017)

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David C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 10 2017

Great course in the hip of the South Downs, fantastic views from the 3rd tee out to sea, very well maintained greens & fairways, friendly members and very helpful pro shop staff.

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Harrison G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 9 2017



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Daren B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 19 2017


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Daren B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 25 2016


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Steve E rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 22 2016

Parts of the course are a little "cross over" which spoils the course a little.

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Toby E rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 22 2015


aLWAYS A GREAT COURSE - NOT SURE i LIKE HOW TRHEYVE CHANGED THE 2ND 17TH HOLES

(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.7)

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Toby E rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 5 2015

Royal always a good course- Changes made recently are daft - the 2nd is a weird par 3, and the 17th should never have been changed to a par 4- whose ridiculous idea was that ? Clearly not a golfer !

(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 91 Handicap: 15.8)

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Charles M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 17 2014



(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 97 Handicap: )

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Toby E rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 6 2014

very good condition and all facilities on this golf day were at the usual very high standard.

(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 86 Handicap: 16.5)

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Toby E rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 24 2014

excellent course in tip top condition - greens very good.

(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: 18.3)

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Tim G rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 3 2013


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Tim G rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 31 2012

Great course at the foot of the South Downs.
Not terribly long, but well thought out lay out.
The 2nd and 3rd would test any golfer.
fantastic greens and very well maintained all round.
Very freindly members and pro shop staff.

(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 84 Handicap: 8.5)

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Royal Eastbourne Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.

Is there a driving range at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club.

Is there a golf pro shop at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club.

Can you hire buggies at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.

Can you hire golf clubs at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Royal Eastbourne Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.

Is there a bar at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes you can order food for dining at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club

Is there accommodation at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club?

Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Royal Eastbourne Golf Club for further details.

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