One of England's most iconic links courses and a regular host of The Open Championship. A true bucket-list experience for any serious golfer on the Kent coast.
Founded in 1887, Royal St George's is one of the world's most revered links courses — a championship test that has crowned legends and challenged the greatest players in golf.
Opening tee shot overlooking Sandwich Bay
Home of the deepest bunker in championship golf
Dramatic dunes and strategic bunkering
Coastal wetlands and pristine marshland views
Historic clubhouse with timeless elegance
(Stay & Play on the Kent Coast)
Royal St George's is one of the most historic and revered links courses in world golf. Founded in 1887 and located just outside Sandwich on the stunning Kent coastline, this championship layout has hosted The Open Championship 15 times — more than any other course in England.
The course is a true test of links golf, featuring dramatic dunes, rolling fairways, deep pot bunkers, and undulating greens that demand precision and creativity. Unlike many links courses, Royal St George's routing weaves through towering dunes, creating a sense of isolation and grandeur on every hole.
Whether you're following in the footsteps of Open champions like Darren Clarke, Ben Curtis, and Greg Norman, or simply want to experience one of the world's greatest links courses, Royal St George's delivers an unforgettable golf experience. At Grand Tour Golf, we'll help you arrange the perfect stay-and-play package, including accommodation, tee times, and local recommendations.
Playing at 7,204 yards from the championship tees as a par 70, Royal St George's is not the longest course on The Open rota — but its difficulty lies in its strategic demands. The ever-present coastal wind, punishing rough, and legendary bunkering require intelligent course management from tee to green.
The infamous 4th hole — with the deepest bunker in championship golf guarding its green — is just one of many memorable holes that have defined Open Championships. The closing stretch from the 15th onwards is widely regarded as one of the finest finishes in links golf.
15-time host of golf's oldest major
Classic coastal links experience
Founded in 1887
Stunning Sandwich Bay location