West Kent Golf Club
Parkland

West Kent Golf Club

18 holes • Par 71 • 5,877m

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About West Kent Golf Club

West Kent Golf Club is a private members' club at Downe in Kent that accepts visitor golf by arrangement. The club itself was established in 1916, while its present course at Downe was built in 1925 to designs by W. H.

Fowler and J. F. Abercrombie.

The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 71, 5,877m (6,427 yards). Designed by W. H. Fowler and J. F. Abercromby, the course originally opened in 1925. It is semi-private, welcoming both members and visitors. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Golf Lessons, Club Fitting, Clubhouse, Function Room.

History & Design

1925
Opened
W. H. Fowler & J. F. Abercromby
Architects
Parkland
Course Style
Fowler-Abercrombie course at Downe
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Origins

West Kent Golf Club was established in 1916. Its present course at Downe followed in 1925, when W. H.

Fowler and J. F. Abercrombie designed a new layout through a mixture of woodland, downland and parkland terrain.

Development

The club has retained the historic routing while making substantial infrastructure investments, including a modern irrigation system, new pathways and improvements to its greens.

Today

West Kent remains a private members' club but accepts visitor green fees throughout the year subject to availability and restrictions on weekend times.

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Facilities

Pro ShopGolf LessonsClub FittingClubhouseFunction Room

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Visitor
Summer 2026 Visitor 18 Holes£85—
Summer 2026 Visitor All Day£125—
Twilight
Summer 2026 Twilight After 4pm£45Per person; published as based on a four-ball.

Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.

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Course Design

Architects & designers

WF
W. H. FowlerDesigner

Co-designed West Kent's present Downe course, built in 1925.

JA

Officially credited by Knole Park Golf Club as the architect of the course completed and opened in 1924.