Westgate and Birchington Golf Club
Course Information
Westgate and Birchington Golf Club, Kent is an 18 hole, par 64 (4825 yard), private, parkland golf course.
18 holes | Par 64 | 4825 yards | Private | Parkland
About Westgate and Birchington Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: 176 Canterbury Road, Westgate on Sea, Kent, CT8 8LT United Kingdom
Tel: 01843 831115
Golf Pro: Mark Young | Tel: 01843 831115
Website: https://www.westgate-and-birchington-golfclub.co.uk
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Westgate and Birchington Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.75
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
(based on 103 reviews)
5 star
19
4 star
56
3 star
24
2 star
2
1 star
2
HIGHLY RATED
96%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Located on the Isle of Thanet in Kent Westgate and Birchington is a cliff top course of 4840 yards with stunning views over the sea. It is suitable for players of all ages.
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Tony W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2025
Westgate and birchington
Very forgiving course. Finally broke 100 at this course. Only been playing 4 months.Reviewer Rating
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Sean H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2025
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David S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2025
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Danny B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2025
Again a little gem , not the longest but you have to play the weather off the coast line so a different challenge , great club house very friendly
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Alison S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2025
Nice course, great views, excellent condition & well marshalled.
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Show moreKoen V rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2025
A lot of similar holes on this course
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Carl A rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 23 2025
Very well keeps coarse, extremely good value for money and I would recommend this coarse to all abilities.
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Steve L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 17 2025
Lovely course worth visiting
A lovely little course nestled in-between the houses and on top of the cliffs.Not too long, but perfectly formed with some challenging holes.
Very nice venue and worth the visit
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Show moreSean H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 31 2024
A short course in excellent condition for the time of year
A very nice breakfast in the clubhouse with friendly staff
A very nice breakfast in the clubhouse with friendly staff
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Show moreJohn G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2024
Nice little course.can get round in 3 hours.greens are small so tough to hit.
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Robin B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2024
Short course requires accuracy!
Although not the longest course, with a par of 64 and no par 5's, it is fairly compact and many of the holes require accurate tee shots to get to green in regulation. Being on the coast it is susceptible to winds which ass to the challenge.The course was in great condition - firm fairways and greens despite a very wet winter.
A decent little halfway house for a drink and snack at the 13th hole (though I didn't try anything).
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Show morePaul Wigley rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 29 2023
pleasure to play
The course is short in distance but has tight fairways and small greens. The standard of the course is superb and the green keeper has made man subtle changes and improvement to make the course a great challenge. The drainage makes it playable al year round and always keeps its good condition. The course is extremely welcoming and all the staff are very friendly.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreGerry C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 24 2023
Great value
Old fashioned, straightforward and well maintained. It's not got thrills and spills and if you're playing well you should beat your handicap readily. However it's a very enjoyable short round with enough to think about to keep you engaged. There is a little field of par 3s at 15, 16, 17 thwt determine just howwellnyoubare going to score.Reviewer Rating
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Alan S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
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Alan S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2023
Quirky layout, friendly members, stunning views, nice halfway house.
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Alan S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 10 2022
Little good un
First of all have to say a BIG thanks and thumbs up to the ground staff looking forward to the spring when the new tee?s etc will be in operation.True being spread over 3 fields it's not to every one?s liking but being on chalk it's a year round course with nice sea views on many holes a good half way hut a small but perfectly formed club house with friendly staff and members,what more could you ask. o yes all at a good price. see you thereReviewer Rating
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Show moreAnthony T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2022
Open and forgiving
Used Westgate for years.Allways forgiving and fun to play.
Great value for money.
Friendly staff.
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Show morePaul W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 17 2022
Marvellous with a quirkiness that's totally endearing.
Not very long (Par 64) but, if the wind is up, as difficult as any course.8 par threes. Ranging from 106 to 225 yards. Each throws up it's own problems.
Well maintained greens that were running really well.
Course is played in 4 stages. 1-3 in one field, 4 to 14 in another over the railway bridge, 15 to 17 in another field (all par threes) then back to the first field to play 18 and get into the wonderfully friendly clubhouse.
Officially been around since 1893 as W&B but there's a map in the clubhouse dated 1844. So they are clearly doing something right and breakfast was superb.
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Show moreSimon Channon rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2022
Disappointed
First, the positives: the welcome was friendly, the food excellent and the toilets sparkling clean.\\Now the negatives: the greens were scabby, the first cut off the fairways was unfairly tough and tangly, and the whole place seemed a bit run down. \\Although it is a short course, it is a fair test of your handicap. Just a shame that the overall experience was disappointingReviewer Rating
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Alan S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 16 2022
Short and level 18 hole golf course at a very fair price.nice halfway hut well just a little over half way.well maintained course very pleasant staff and members only down side is their bar ,get more than half a dozen in there and it's crowded. fine in the summer sit outside.affordable golf especially for us older players who don't need to play at the weekends
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Alan S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 5 2021
Short but sweet
Nice little course in good condition especially this late in the season.Could-do with a bit more sand in some of the bunkers I visited most of them .great little half way hut very good coffee and a hot sausage roll with brown sauce don’t get any better.enjoyed my round.(Round played: Nov 2021 - Score: 90 Handicap: 20.7)
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Show moreBarry /Deal rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 13 2021
Wonderful course quite short but challenging played it today when it was good condition Greens rolled well Even now you can see that been a hollow tine and top dressed shot 73 off yellows inc 1temp green Lovely views of the sea on a section of the course will deafly go back booked it through Golf now got a really good deal
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Show moreSean Smith rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2021
Challenge Day
We have just had our first challenge day at WG&BGC today Kingsdown Vs Etchinghill on mutual ground. The course was in very good order 1 temp hole but advised before we went out.I must say the improvements on the course since lockdown has been fantastic. We had a superb breakfast before playing and the golf professional was very helpful in organising our day.
The catering staff were excellent with good service.
We certainly will plan again to hold our event at this course in the future
Make no mistake this is a challenging course and when work is completed it will be even harder.
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Show moreGabriel O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2021
Nice shirt course. Not too many tricky holes so even if you don’t hit too straight you should be okay
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 89 Handicap: 28.7)
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 89 Handicap: 28.7)
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Tony O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2021
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Show moreDudley A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 4 2021
Lovely little course
Don't be fooled about the shortness of this course - very well kept and challenging - control is keyReviewer Rating
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Show moreDudley A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 4 2021
Lovely little course
Don't be fooled about the shortness of this course - very well kept and challenging - control is keyReviewer Rating
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Show moreDavid W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 28 2021
Garmin is wrong for the revised course
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Show morePaul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 6 2021
Great golf club
lovely old style old club, with a friendly atmosphere. Mark the resident pro is a great advert for the club.Reviewer Rating
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Westgate and Birchington Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Westgate and Birchington 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 Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Westgate and Birchington Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Westgate and Birchington Golf Club for further details.
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