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Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club is a historic links at Deal in Kent. The club was founded on 12 February 1892 and its original nine-hole links opened on 30 May that year. Harry Hunter, assisted by his brother Ramsay, carried out the detailed design and construction from an initial survey by Captain Urmston.
The course later expanded to 18 holes and has undergone repeated architectural changes and lengthening. It hosted The Open Championship in 1909 and 1920 and The Amateur Championship in 1923, 1982 and 2013. For recent Open Final Qualifying the course has been configured at par 72, 7,204 yards, with a 76.2 rating and 146 slope.
The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,587m (7,204 yards), course rating 76.2 and slope rating 146. Designed by Harry Hunter, the course originally opened in 1892. It is open to members and their guests. On-site facilities include Pro shop, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Putting green, Chipping green, Practice facilities.
A meeting at the Union Club in Walmer on 12 February 1892 established the Cinque Ports Golf Club. The founders leased 116 acres of coastal land north of Deal for a nine-hole links. Captain Urmston surveyed the ground, while Harry Hunter, assisted by his brother Ramsay, handled the detailed design and construction.
Play began on 30 May 1892.
The original nine-hole course grew into a full championship links and was repeatedly modified as equipment and championship requirements changed. Its strategic importance increased rapidly enough for The Open to arrive in 1909.
Royal Cinque Ports has retained a prominent place in English championship golf despite leaving the Open rota. It continues to host major amateur events and Open Final Qualifying.
The club remains a traditional private links with controlled visitor access and continues to maintain the course at championship length.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-31 March 2026 Monday-Thursday 18 Holes | £185 | — |
| 1 April-10 October 2026 Monday-Thursday 18 Holes | £285 | — |
| 19 October-10 December 2026 Monday-Thursday 18 Holes | £150 | — |
| Junior Monday-Thursday 18 Holes | £75 | 17 years old and under. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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