Broadstairs, England, United Kingdom
Situated on the picturesque Kent coast in Broadstairs, the 36-hole venue is one of the most highly regarded seaside golf courses in the county. The club has been host to Final Open Qualifying and with breath-taking clifftop views where you can see the sea from every tee. It is very links-like in appearance and feels but unlike seaside links courses that run through dunes, North Foreland is a clifftop and drains exceptionally well, and is playable all year round.
The Main course comprises of four par 3, three par 5, and eleven par 4 holes. While the broad fairways instill a sense of relaxation and tee-shot confidence, don’t be fooled as strategically placed bunkers lie in wait. That all-important second shot needs careful thought, as making and holding the greens is deceptively tricky.
The 3 short par 3s look innocuous enough, but fire off line and recovery is far from easy. The eighteenth hole, which is the longest par 3 is a fine test as it requires both length and accuracy. The par 5 holes are fair and straightforward until you encounter the wind which is a major feature of our coastal course.
On average most of the par 4 holes can be reached in two, but the 8th, 9th, and 17th both offer a considerable challenge and one feels successful with a bogey on each.
Holes: 18
Rank: 1
The Northcliffe course welcomes members and visitors alike. The Northcliffe course provides the perfect opportunity to learn the game or relax with friends after work for a quick round. There is no dress code for those looking to enjoy this fabulous course. As confidence is gained many learn to love golf and also learn to cope with its occasional frustrations. Those looking to play more regularly can join The Northcliffe course where you can play in competitions and have a short course handicap. Not surprisingly, many go on to become members of the North Foreland Golf Club.
The Northcliffe course provides the opportunity for the player to hone their short game on holes that vary in distance from 50 to 140 yards. It could be assumed that a course with par-three holes can easily be tackled, but over the years, the Northcliffe course has lulled many players into a false sense of security.
Holes: 18
Rank: 2
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