The Royal St. George’s Golf Club, Sandwich CT13 9PB

What is the history of St George’s club?

The Club. Founded in 1887 and intended by its founder, Dr William Laidlaw Purves, to be a rival to St Andrew’s in the South of England, St George’s is consistently ranked amongst the leading courses in the World. The Club occupies a unique place in the history of golf, for it was here in 1894, that the Open Championship was first played outside…

When was the first Open Championship played at Royal St George’S?

Founded in 1887, Royal St George’s was the first English course to play host to The Open Championship, which it did in 1894. The club has welcomed golf’s most prestigious tournament 14 times in all, with Darren Clarke the most recent Open champion at St George’s, in 2011.

What makes Royal St George’s golf course so special?

Royal St George’s is a challenging track. With its undulating terrain, dunes and deep bunkering, a premium is placed on accurate hitting and steady driving. Set over a beautiful tract of unspoiled seaside land, every hole is distinct. The 5th. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

What are the best golf courses in the UK?

Royal St George’s – a challenging yet fair, windswept links – one of the strongest layouts in England. Royal St George’s – One of the strongest layouts in the UK and Ireland, it’s a challenging yet fair windswept links offering a thorough examination of ball-striking and strategy.

Did You Know?

Ian Fleming, the creator of 007 and the famous James Bond books, was a member at Royal St George’s. The golf scenes from the film Goldfinger were filmed at Stoke Park, just outside London, which was referred to as ‘Royal St Marks’ in the film, no doubt inspired by Fleming’s home club.

How many yards off the tips is Royal St George’s?

A challenging par-70 and just over 7200 yards off the tips, Royal St George’s is not your traditional out and back layout, but more like Muirfield with two broadly circular nines loosely representing a figure of eight. All the holes are very different and memorable blending beautifully into the natural surroundings, which tends to be a true sign of a great golf course.

What is the 4th hole in the UK?

The par-4 496-yard 4th is one of the greatest holes in Open Championship golf. Faced with possibly the UK’s tallest and deepest bunker from the tee, it really is a very intimidating drive. The fairway beyond, for those that manage a successful carry, is called the ‘Elysian Fields’ and approach shots have to contend with a green cut at an angle. Accurate clubbing and shot-making are required, with anything short getting caught up by a Valley of Sin.

Which is the best golf course in England?

Named after England’s patron saint and granted Royal patronage in 1902, Royal St George’s is consistently ranked the best course in England and top 30 worldwide. Princes and Royal Cinque Ports (or Deal) are also nearby, making up a formidable trio of past and present Open Championship courses to include on your visit.