Prince's Golf Club, Sandwich, Championship golf links in Sandwich, England
Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich is a golf course with 27 holes divided into three sections called Shore, Dunes, and Himalayas, stretching along the Kent coastline beside the English Channel. The clubhouse contains The Lodge with 12 bedrooms, The 1932 Grill restaurant, and modern facilities for members and visiting players throughout the year.
The course was built in 1906 by Charles Hutchings on land from the Earl of Guilford and became a significant golfing venue. It hosted The Open Championship in 1932, where Gene Sarazen played his sand iron for the first time in a major tournament.
The course hosts the annual Laddie Lucas Spoon tournament, where children aged 8 to 13 experience competitive golf for the first time. This tradition helps maintain its role as a center for developing young players in the sport.
The course welcomes visitors and members throughout the year with on-site accommodation available. It is advisable to check ahead of your visit, as access may be subject to certain conditions or times of day.
During World War II, a damaged Spitfire aircraft landed on the course and used it as an emergency landing strip. A memorial plaque on the grounds commemorates this remarkable moment in the venue's history.
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