Indiana Golf Journal April 2022

Littlestone, a qualifying venue for the Open Championship, has pot bunkers in the fairway and many multi-tiered greens. Royal St. George’s, the site of The Open Championship on 15 occasions, most recently in 2021, offers stunning views over Pegwell Bay and the adjacent English Channel. The tallest and deepest bunker in Great Britain is located on the 4th hole at Royal St. George’s. We suggest employing a local caddie, which adds to the overall experience. Prince’s hosted the 2013 British Amateur and boasts 27 holes of championship links golf in three nine-hole loops: The Shore, The Dunes and The Himalayas. The most famous of Prince’s many revetted bunkers is the now-famous Sarazen Bunker, which sits near the 9th green of The Himalayas. The Lodge at Prince’s offers unobstructed views of the English Channel. It overlooks both Prince’s and Royal St. George’s and is just a few miles from Royal Cinque Ports GC. Take the opportunity to drive into the nearby town of Sandwich and visit one of Kent’s top pubs, the George & Dragon. This ancient pub first opened for business in 1446 and is a traditional pub with an open fireplace, and low beams, featuring many local ales, and great food. Before departing The Lodge at Prince’s, reserve a personal guided tour through The Gallery, located atThe Lodge.The Gallery is a small museumwhich contains old letters, pictures, trophies, clubs, and memorabilia connected to golf at Prince’s. While in Kent, make time to visit the Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian structures in England, in the medieval city of Canterbury that oozes charm and quaintness. In addition to staying in Hever Castle and adjacent to Leeds Castle, spend an evening in a seaside town like Whitstable and sleep in an oldstyle seaside hotel such as The Marine Hotel in Whitstable. It is clean, comfortable, and quiet. The views out to sea, while enjoying a delicious Full English Breakfast, are memorable. Now that you know where to go and where to stay in Kent, what more incentive do you need to visit Kent for golf and more? Check out golfinkent.co.uk for more information.

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