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Kingsdown Golf Club in Wiltshire traces its foundation to a meeting at the Swan Inn, Kingsdown, on 28 February 1880, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in south-west England. The original round was laid out under the supervision of Westward Ho professional John Allan. Kingsdown's early history became intertwined with what is now Bath Golf Club: a second course nearer Bath was established and the organisation became Bath and Kingsdown Golf Club before the two clubs separated in 1890.
The present Kingsdown course is an 18-hole downland layout. From the White tees it measures 6,501 yards, plays to par 72 and has a course rating of 71.7 with slope 135. The Yellow men's tees measure 6,268 yards, while the Red women's course measures 5,744 yards and plays to par 73.
The course is an 18-hole golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,501 yards, course rating 71.7 and slope rating 135. Designed by John Allan, the course originally opened in 1880. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Pro Shop, Chipping Area, Clubhouse, Bar, Restaurant.
Six local gentlemen met at the Swan Inn in Kingsdown on 28 February 1880 to establish the club. John Allan, professional at Westward Ho, supervised the marking out of an 18-hole round. Railway access from Box was part of the early effort to attract golfers from Bath and farther afield.
Distance from Bath proved inconvenient for some early members, prompting the creation of another course closer to the city. The organisation became Bath and Kingsdown Golf Club before the two locations ultimately separated in 1890. Kingsdown subsequently continued as its own club.
Local historical records indicate the course was reduced to 12 holes for a period and returned to 18 holes in 1968.
Kingsdown operates an 18-hole downland course with three rated principal tee sets and visitor access. Its exposed ground and free-draining character contribute to year-round play.
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