Royal St Georges Golf Club
Course Information
Royal St Georges Golf Club, Kent is an 18 hole, par 70 (7204 yard), private, links golf course designed by William Laidlaw Purves in 1887.
18 holes | Par 70 | 7204 yards | Private | Links
Royal St Georges Golf Club Information
Address: Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9PB United Kingdom
Tel: 01304 613090
Golf Pro: Justen Fiddler | Tel: 01304 615236
Website: https://www.royalstgeorges.com/
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Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: £330.00 per round - Summer - £165.00 per round Winter *
Weekend Guide: members only *
- 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 | ||
| Royal St Georges | Championsh | 70 | 74 | 7204 | ||
| Royal St Georges | Medal | 70 | 72 | 6630 | ||
| Royal St Georges | Weekday | 70 | 71 | 6340 | ||
Royal St Georges Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.96
AVERAGE RATING 4.7
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What the club says: Royal St George’s is one of the world’s great courses. Having hosted Opens, PGA and Amateur Championships and Walker and Curtis Cups, it has been witness to more golfing history than any other in England. It was also the setting, in the guise of Royal St Mark’s, of golf’s most famous fictional match, the contest between James Bond and Goldfinger.
Designed by William Laidlaw Purves in 1887, it has constantly evolved to pose a tough test for championship and more modest players alike. In common with many links, it is characterised by humps and swales, dunes and wild rough, fast-running fairways and deep bunkers.
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Kevin T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 29 2025
What a great course so hard but really fair and greemnperfectvand bunkers are so deep ang lots of blind drives
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2024
It’s an outstanding layout and kept in first class condition.
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Edward G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 31 2024
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The turf is excellent to strike balls from, even in Winter. Greens were pure and rolled fast and true. The fescue was cut back a lot this time of year which means it played much easier for us than it would in the summer with less ball searches required, so an acceptable pace of play too.Reviewer Rating
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David G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2023
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
I absolutely loved the history and immaculate condition of this course. It lived up to all my expectations of an Open venue. The greens were exceptional, and everything was well-tended. I definitely need to play here a few more times to really appreciate it!
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Damian U rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2022
Fantastic ourse - definitely worth a visit!
Hosted the Open in 2021, absolutely premium course to play. Great if you keep it straight. Comfortable shoes recommended as quite firm under foot. Remember a suit, shirt and tie if you want to eat/drink inside the clubhouseReviewer Rating
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Warren B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2022
Iconic course in very very good condition as you would expect ..........best in England ? i am not so sure , but still a fabulous day out
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Tom V rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 13 2022
You pay for the name.
It's expensive, lets start there, you pay a premium for the name and the open rota status. If you look past the price, the course is fun to play and in generally good condition. The greens had recently been aerated and we didn't get told until we got there, which was disappointing. It's a classic stuffy UK club that gives you that slight imposter syndrome, jackets in club house, long socks etc. I personally came away wanting more from the experience. I've since played at Prince's next door and had a much more satisfying day and at less than half the price. It's hard to not recommend playing an open rota course but don't expect too much more.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2022
Greens the best I have putted on
Classic English links course. The layout is wonderful and the greens were the best I have putted on.Reviewer Rating
A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2022
Brilliant
I played it 4 weeks before The Open so pretty much as the professionals would. Brilliant to be able to watch The Open tv coverage knowing the course and comparing to how I played it.Reviewer Rating
Guy L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2020
Stunning, best greens I?ve ever played
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George C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 13 2020
Amazing course with great greens and interesting fairways. Definitely worth playing again and would recommend
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 99 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 99 Handicap: )
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Damian U rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2020
Wow! Simply Stunning!
The best course I have played ever. Challenges any golfer yet makes you want to carry on and defeat it even more. Hope to be back again soon in the future. Amazing!(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 95 Handicap: 12.2)
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Ian W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 15 2019
Plastic Mats!
Unfortunately up until the Open next Year, you have to play off Mats on the Fairway & 1st cut.Wouldn't play until after Open
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Richard T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 4 2019
Superb
Played RSG on a beautiful day in early September. The wind was about 15mph. I started brilliantly, only 3 over after 10. It went down hill a bit after that as I started driving badly. The course is great especially the front nine. Holes 2 to 8 are the most memorable. 4 is iconic, with the massive bunker you drive over and 5 has those mountainous sand dunes to go over for you second shot. The changing rooms are nice but I found the bar a bit underwhelming. Still we enjoyed a couple of masterbrews outside on the terrace - very nice.(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.7)
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Tony M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 2 2019
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Barry G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2019
The Open venue for 2020
Just phenomenal, this course is fantastic, a real challenge, particularly when the wind blows.The championship tees add plenty of length and a different outlook to most of the holes.
Thoroughly enjoyed this majestic course and highly recommend to play it, if you get you the chance.
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Lee M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2019
Amazing Venue, would play again & again...................................
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(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 74 Handicap: 2)
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(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 74 Handicap: 2)
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Pepi B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 7 2019
Great Course - stuck in ancient times
This is an amazing links course host to next years Open. Everything about the course lived up to expectations. However, how archaic to put a group of 150 golfers crammed into the tiny Snack Bar after finishing the round rather than remove the stuffy requirement of Jacket and Tie in the main Lounge (obviously empty). This is not the way forward.Reviewer Rating
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Matthew B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2018
Amazing
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Dean S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2018
Deserved No1
Not much I can add to what has already been said. Simply wonderful.Fully-deserving if its ranking as England?s No1. Every hole an experience and adventure..especially some of the routes I took!
A demanding but fair test where good shots can be rewarded, if you avoid the bunkers! A complete privilege to play.
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Matt J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 19 2018
Not what I expected
This course is rated no.1 in the country & held several Major championships. Now don't get me wrong it's a very nice course & full of history. Just didn't live up to the hype. Played in the winter in the freezing cold 40mph wind which made it tough. Not impossible though & think on a summers day it could be got at. Needed a caddy which helped. Just not quite the picturesque scene I had hoped for. It's on the coast but can barely see the seaside. Bear in mind it's very expensive. I've played a lot better courses.Reviewer Rating
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Col rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 29 2018
True Links
Not a flashy venue but so much history and tradition take a while to look at the clubs,trophies and memorabilia from past opens in the cabinets in the clubhouse. Great changing rooms and the staff were 1st class from the pro shop, clubhouse and green staff. Get the full English it will keep you going all day!! Yes having to wear a jacket after 11am is a bit old fashioned but that’s there tradition and adds to the grandure of the place.The course was in great condition for the time of year and every hole is different and depending on wind direction can play very long or shorter than expected I wouldn’t say a caddy is vital but a course planer is. The fairways are undulating and make for some tricky approach shots!
This is a true links gem. And at £100 off peak fantastic value.
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Mark C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 6 2018
Beautiful course, fun to play, given the opportunity would love to play again.
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.8)
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.8)
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Ian W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 12 2017
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Ian H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 27 2017
lives up to the billing
absolutely world class course, facilities and people. definitely worth getting a caddie who are all super friendly. I played crap but had a great day.(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 81 Handicap: 3.7)
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Graham (Kent) rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2017
Golfs garden of Eden
A true test of golf,beautiful layout to forget the real world and walk in the footsteps of the greats of this wonderful game.My favourite course by a country mile the blind shots punishing bunkers and sloping greens it's heaven.
Wonderful wonderful venue
Shame on anyone who can find fault at St Georges
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Ashley R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2017
Amazing course. Lived up to expectations.
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John P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2017
Overhyped
Clubhouse and facilities much smaller and less inspiring than anticipated. Jacket and tie requirement after 11am is a little pretentious for such a venue. Course was immaculate and greens very good but overall it lacks great golf holes. Bucket list course but there are much better courses and venues. Not a patch on Turnberry for exampleReviewer Rating
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Dean C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2017
Hugely Enjoyable
Only managed to get 9 holes played the previous week due to horrendous weather. Good to experience a true links course at its worst (weather). The club were kind enough to allow us to re-book and the conditions couldn't have been more different. Bright sunshine/no wind and a true pleasure to play the course. On both occasions found the staff to be most welcoming and friendly. Superb.(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: )
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Royal St Georges Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Royal St Georges Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Royal St Georges Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Royal St Georges Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Royal St Georges Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Royal St Georges 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 St Georges Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Royal St Georges Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Royal St Georges 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 St Georges Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Royal St Georges Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Royal St Georges Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Royal St Georges Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Royal St Georges Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Royal St Georges Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Royal St Georges Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Royal St Georges Golf Club for further details.
