Hever Castle Golf Club
Parkland

Hever Castle Golf Club

27 holes • Par 72 • 6,403m • Slope 131

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About Hever Castle Golf Club

Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27-hole golf facility on the Hever Castle Estate in Kent. Its principal Championship Course combines the Kings and Queens nines into an 18-hole, par-72 layout measuring up to 7,002 yards; the separate Princes Course has nine holes and par 35. Golf on the estate dates to the 1920s, when John Jacob Astor V commissioned a private nine-hole course.

That original layout was abandoned during the Second World War. The modern Championship Course was created in 1992 by Dr Peter Nicholson, and the Princes Course followed in 1998 under course manager David Wood. Current facilities include a TrackMan driving range, pro shop, restaurant, practice facilities and equipment hire.

The course is a 27-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,403m (7,002 yards), course rating 74.9 and slope rating 131. Designed by David Wood and Peter Nicholson, the course originally opened in 1992. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include TrackMan Driving Range, Pro Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Golf School, Buggy Hire, Equipment Hire, Practice Facilities.

History & Design

1992
Opened
David Wood & Peter Nicholson
Architects
Parkland
Course Style
Modern golf course built over the estate's earlier Astor-era golfing ground
Known For
Kent Amateur Championships; EuroPro Tour; Kent PGA Championships
Hosted
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Origins

Golf first appeared at Hever in the 1920s when John Jacob Astor V commissioned a private nine-hole course north of the Hever lakes. The course was used for family, friends and business entertaining, including large gatherings connected with The Times.

Did You Know?
A documented 1928 match on the estate involved staff from The Times and the official debate staff of the Houses of Parliament.

Development

The original course was abandoned during the Second World War. Modern golf returned in 1992 with the creation of the Championship Course, designed by Dr Peter Nicholson. In 1998 course manager David Wood designed the Princes nine-hole course.

Recognition

The Championship Course has hosted the Kent Amateur Championships, EuroPro Tour and Kent PGA Championships.

Today

Hever Castle Golf Club now offers 27 holes, comprising the Kings and Queens nines of the Championship Course and the separate Princes nine, supported by a TrackMan driving range and full clubhouse facilities.

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Facilities

TrackMan Driving RangePro ShopRestaurantBarGolf SchoolBuggy HireEquipment HirePractice Facilities

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Course Design

Architects & designers

DW
David WoodDesigner

Hever Castle course manager who designed the separate Princes nine-hole course opened in 1998.

PN

Designed the modern Championship Course created in 1992 on the Hever Castle Estate.