Walmer & Kingsdown

Walmer & Kingsdown happens to be the closest course to Europe, with just a stretch of water separating it from the continent, it is also one of the few courses in the world where you can actually see another country while playing a round.

At 6,471 yards from the back tees it is no monster but the sloping landscape together with the wind will make you think about every shot. With a sharp ridge and steep valley leading into the adjoining countryside, every hole offers panoramic views that will leave you speechless.

But don't let the stunning scenery distract you from the game at hand. The course is a true test of skill, with challenges that will keep golfers of all abilities on their toes.

And when you're done with your round, the clubhouse facilities and catering will make sure you're well taken care of. From the superb condition of the course to the stunning location and views, every aspect of the Walmer & Kingsdown is designed to deliver a memorable experience that will have you coming back for more.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	James Braid
Opened for play	1909

Tees
White	6,471 yards	SSS 73
Yellow	6,303 yards	SSS 72
Red	5,835 yards	SSS 75

Features

Pro Shop
Club House

Tips for visiting Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club

Martin Leather
Golf Travel Specialist, UK & Ireland

Handicap: 4
Visited: June

Situated on top of the White Cliffs of Dover and affording some spectacular views of the English Channel, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club offers a wonderful experience to golfers of all abilities. After suffering extensive damage in the Second World War the course was rebuilt and now features some of the most unique greens to be seen anywhere in the UK.

A number of greens actually represent craters which can lead to some tricky lies merely a few inches from the putting surface. Just be mindful to pull the correct club out on the 18th, don't go long as the clubhouse sits just behind the 18th green. All in all a great golfing venue and a must for any Kent golfing trip.

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Excellent

Great views of coastal area,mixed bag of uphill and downhill holes with some unforgiving runs from your tee shots, very windy but worth playing definitely.

Terry – Reviewed 10 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Really cool design but greens could have been better.

Stefan – Reviewed 26 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

The course staff were very accommodating, unfortunately the greens were in poor condition compared to North Foreland. We arrived a little early and took advantage of the putting green next to the 1st tee, we asked the pro shop if we could go out a little earlier as there had been nobody on the tee from 12 but was told no as it was members only before 1pm. We teed off on time and was closely followed by the club pro giving a playing lesson who we let play through ( this wasn't a problem ) however following on after that we were approached by a member of the course staff harassing up to play faster as there was a club competition following us playing greensomes and obviously quicker as they were only playing 2 balls and were constantly hitting balls before or as we were taking our 2nd shots, this was unacceptable, on the 16th hole we had a ball land around 3 feet away from one of my playing partners who was extremely unhappy with this a no shout was forthcoming an apology was received. A member of the playing team in the competition then approached my colleague and there was an altercation with was defused after a brief discussion. Unfortunately we won't be returning or recommending this course a very sad end to fantastic weekend.

Peter – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

Excellent

A very nice course by the ocean.

Brent – Reviewed 5 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Quite open and reasonably forgiving but slightly windy. Well looked after and very good value.

David – Reviewed 29 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great views, but the golf is testing given exposure to the wind and sloping fairways on the back nine.

Les – Reviewed 22 May 2023

6.0

Good

The course is in good condition. The proshop is a little poor.(souvenir) A good stop at the turn (hole 11) with a good beer.

Thierry – Reviewed 9 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Nice course to start the trip. Many hillside holes. Conditions of the course were great for April. Missed the views has it was a cloudy day.

Ricky – Reviewed 25 Apr 2023

Excellent

We were very lucky with the weather so views were amazing across to France and we had a lovely round

Nicky – Reviewed 13 Sep 2022

Excellent

Fabulous views

Mark – Reviewed 13 Sep 2022

Excellent

We had an exceptional day lovely course and fantastic views off the cliffs . The only problem was and it’s nobody’s fault 5 holes on the back are on massive slopes and because of the dry weather the ball just came back down every hill . But that’s the conditions at the moment but the course was superb and the clubhouse and pro shop first class . Wii return definitely

Kevan – Reviewed 4 Sep 2022

Excellent

very good

Dean – Reviewed 19 Jul 2022

Excellent

Wow I’ve never played such a picturesque course very hilly but a great challenge really enjoyed my golf experience here,the clubhouse was excellent and so was the staff

Andrew – Reviewed 31 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

The ratings are based on out experience on the day and to be fair the Club Secretary advised us on arrival that they have had an equipment failure with the rough cutter and green keeper staffing issues. The green had also just been hollow tined and sanded so were not seen at there best. However the party enjoyed the course and we had a good day. The service in the bar was good had a nice breakfast and drinks afterwards.

David – Reviewed 23 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Andy – Reviewed 18 May 2022

Excellent

Great location when you actually find it - next time I would take a buggy as it has four holes with quite steep fairways. The four all in front of us where playing holiday golf and had two hackers among them - lost two holes from the other players in front of them - due to the volume of players on the course a Marshall should have been on duty

Alan – Reviewed 13 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Tony – Reviewed 11 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

The course is set in a fantastic location with views over the channel and surrounding hills. Quite a hilly course but with generous fairways and little rough it was a fair test of golf. 40mph gusting winds made it more difficult. The greens really let the course down. They had just been hollow cored and sanded and were extremely poor. Probably the worst greens I have played on in all the tours I have been on.

David – Reviewed 1 Oct 2020

Excellent

A great course, that is really good value for money. Great location on top off the cliff and really tricky holes to play. Would play this course again

Mark – Reviewed 28 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

Great seaviews on a fair course

Simon – Reviewed 16 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Rolf – Reviewed 27 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

A nice round but not really a links course in my view.

David – Reviewed 25 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

I think this could have been the easier of the courses we played, had it not been for the terrible weather conditions. We played in strong wind and rain for the whole round, which made it very tough. Set up on the cliffs, there are quite a few steep holes, which made it interesting playing into the wind.

Freddie – Reviewed 30 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Nice course, love to play it again in the future.

Joannes – Reviewed 3 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Steve – Reviewed 11 May 2019

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