Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club

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Course Information

Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club, Kent is an 18 hole, par 72 (6471 yard), private, downland golf course designed by James Braid in 1909.

18 holes | Par 72 | 6471 yards | Private | Downland

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Address: The Leas, Kingsdown, Deal, Kent, CT14 8EP United Kingdom

Tel: 01304 373256

Golf Pro: Andrew smedley | Tel: 01304 363017

Website: http://www.kingsdowngolf.co.uk

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Bar

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Function Room

Winter Offer Round of Golf for 4 players £80.00

Food available from 8.00 a.m.

Midweek Guide: £35.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £45.00 per round *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
Voucher Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available

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

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £35.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £45.00 per round *

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

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.09

AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 63 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

100%

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Golfshake Review

4.1

The Course

4.3

Course Conditions

3.9

Value For Money

4.1

Pace of Play

3.8

Facilities & Service

4.3

Hospitality

2.8

Practice Facilities

3.8

Food & Drink

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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com

Tim C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 24 2021

Amazing views, tough approaches

I suspect this course is sometimes a bit overlooked, situated as it is just south of the Princes/St George's/Cinque Ports stretch of world-class links. It's not a links - although, on the top of chalky cliffs, it often plays like one - but it is a very classy layout which will test the best golfers. The rest of us (eg golfers like me) may struggle on some of the tougher holes. When I played, it was gloriously sunny with hardly a breath of wind. On a day when there's a good breeze off the North Sea I imagine this will be a beast. It's a glorious location though - you can see France one way and Ramsgate the other from many of the holes. And the course is a proper championship test - long, wide fairways, big changes in elevation (more on that in a minute), large, impeccably maintained greens and some superbly(or devilishly) positioned bunkers. In fact, my only criticism is the three holes on the back nine built into the side of the cliffs. The result is fairways with such a pronounced slope you cannot keep your ball on them. The straightest drivers will find themselves at the bottom of the slope just like the worst slicers or hookers. Some may call this quirky, but to me it felt as if good shots were unfairly punished. A small point, because otherwise, especially on a nice sunny day, you'll have a fantastic experience at "the club on the cliffs".

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Dudley A rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 14 2020

Great challenging course

Played in society do , very warm welcome , excellent breakfast , course in good condition considering time of year .

(Round played: Oct 2020 - Score: 118 Handicap: 35.6)

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Matthew O rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 29 2019

Great course

A really interesting course in excellent condition. I've played this course a lot over the last few years and its now in as good a condition as I've ever seen it. Fairways are good, they have clearly been working on the approaches, bunkers are in good condition and greens are true without being too quick. Some of the views over the channel are stunning.
Overall, it's highly worth a visit.

(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 89 Handicap: 16.3)

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Stephen W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 10 2019

A beast of a course, when the Channel wind is blowing! A good challenge at any time, the proximity to the coast makes this a real test.

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Stewart D rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 16 2019

Great course fantastic views

Course in great condition and a good course to play for all handicaps

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William H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 15 2019

Steep hilly clifftop course. Only 3 flat fairways on the whole course, 1,2 &9. Course in good condition.
Very dry. Ball runs a long way on fairways and greens. Some greens are cut back into the fairway leaving up to a 3 ft verticle drop from fairway to green in some cases with downhill run. Challenges the chip and run skills. Would recommend a buggy if you struggle walking.

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 14.2)

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Douglas J rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 6 2019

Cliff Top Beauty

This is a lovely course with spectacular views over the sea. We played in their Open Week and so the course was very busy, but the pace of play was fine. The greens were true and fast. The fairways due to the lack of rain were fast and because of the slopes on many of them you have to think about placing your ball in the best position to get maximum run. We have played this course on a number of occasions, always in sunny conditions and so my thoughts may be coloured by the lovely conditions. However, do try it if you are in the area. I do not think you will be disappointed.

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Andrew P rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 29 2019

The Club and the Cliifs

Fabulous location. Stunning Views.So welcoming and friendly to the visiting golfer. Great experience.

(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 96 Handicap: 17.7)

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Jeff C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 11 2018

Nice course that starts off easy and gets more challenging. Interesting slopes to fairways. Ball runs on a long way due to chalk layers. Greens OK. Play was a bit slow due to a competition.

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 99 Handicap: 21)