Royal St George's Golf Club golf course in Kent, England - Championship course designed by Dr. Laidlaw Purves, established 1887
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Royal St George's Golf Club

Kent Est. 1887 Dr. Laidlaw Purves
Championship
Course Type
1887
Established
7,189 yds
Length
Kent
Location
About the Course

Royal St George's Golf Club

Royal St George's Golf Club represents the pinnacle of English links golf, with a layout that has challenged the world's best players for over a century. The course features dramatic elevation changes unusual for links golf, with towering dunes creating blind shots and strategic challenges that demand both power and precision.

The club's championship pedigree is unmatched in England, having hosted The Open Championship 15 times, including memorable victories by Harry Vardon, Walter Hagen, and more recently Darren Clarke in 2011 and Shane Lowry in 2021. The course's unique character, with its rumpled fairways and cavernous bunkers, creates a stern test that rewards strategic thinking and shot-making ability.

Beyond its championship credentials, Royal St George's offers a pure links experience where the wind, firm turf, and strategic bunkering combine to create an ever-changing challenge. The historic clubhouse and warm hospitality complement the world-class golf, making it a bucket-list destination for serious golfers seeking an authentic British links experience.

18Holes
70Par
7,189Yards
Royal St George's Golf Club golf course view showcasing Championship design by Dr. Laidlaw Purves
Est.1887
Signature Holes

Notable Holes

A selection of the most memorable and challenging holes on the course

Royal St George's Golf Club Hole 4 - The Maiden, Par 4, 494 yards
4

The Maiden

494 yardsPar 4

A demanding par 4 that plays along the dunes, requiring a precise drive to avoid the bunkers that guard both sides of the fairway. The approach must carry a series of cross-bunkers to reach a well-protected green.

Royal St George's Golf Club Hole 6 - The Maiden, Par 3, 172 yards
6

The Maiden

172 yardsPar 3

A classic short hole where the green is set in a natural amphitheatre surrounded by dunes. The putting surface slopes significantly from back to front, making club selection and distance control crucial.

Royal St George's Golf Club Hole 8 - Hades, Par 4, 455 yards
8

Hades

455 yardsPar 4

One of the most feared holes in championship golf, this par 4 features a blind tee shot over a massive dune to a narrow fairway. The approach plays to a green protected by the infamous 'Hades' bunker.

Royal St George's Golf Club Hole 11 - Suez Canal, Par 3, 241 yards
11

Suez Canal

241 yardsPar 3

A brutally long par 3 that often plays into the prevailing wind. The green is protected by the famous 'Suez Canal' bunker that runs along the left side, demanding a powerful and accurate tee shot.

Royal St George's Golf Club Hole 14 - Suez, Par 5, 551 yards
14

Suez

551 yardsPar 5

The only par 5 on the course, offering a genuine birdie opportunity for those who can navigate the strategic bunkering. The drive must avoid the fairway bunkers, while the approach requires precision to a well-guarded green.

Royal St George's Golf Club Hole 18 - Home, Par 4, 458 yards
18

Home

458 yardsPar 4

A fitting finale that has decided many championships. The drive must be positioned carefully to set up the approach to a green that slopes away from the player, with the historic clubhouse providing a magnificent backdrop.

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Course Views

Royal St George's Golf Club golf course view 1 showing Championship features and landscape
Royal St George's Golf Club golf course view 2 showing Championship features and landscape
Royal St George's Golf Club golf course view 3 showing Championship features and landscape
Royal St George's Golf Club golf course view 4 showing Championship features and landscape
Royal St George's Golf Club golf course view 5 showing Championship features and landscape