Golf courses near Ashford
We list 26 golf courses within 25 km of the centre of Ashford, including 8 with 18 holes, 4 with 9 holes, 3 pitch and putt.
Among the 23 golf courses near Ashford, 8 are recorded with 18 holes and four with 9, while one venue has 27 holes across more than one course; for 10 of the 23 the hole count is not known. Three of the 26 venues are pitch and putt courses.
Kent holds 25 of the venues and East Sussex one. Ashford Golf Club lies 2.2 km from the centre, with Eastwell Manor (Boughton Lees) at 4.7 km and Kingsnorth Golf Club at 5.1 km. All 26 venues are listed, the farthest 25 km from the centre.
Five club sites say parkland, two say links and one says downland. Donald Steel is the designer named on club websites at two venues, and Littlestone Golf Club dates itself to 1888, the earliest of the three years stated. Six club websites say that visitors are welcome.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 8 | 31% |
| 9 holes | 4 | 15% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 4% |
| Pitch and putt | 3 | 12% |
| Holes not recorded | 10 | 38% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 5 |
| Links | 2 |
| Downland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 8 of the 26 courses.
Distance from the centre of Ashford
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| East Sussex | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlestone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1888 | 18 km |
| Rye Golf Club | 24 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Golf Club | 18 | 2.2 km | ||
| Kingsnorth Golf Club | 9 | 5.1 km | ||
| Sene Valley Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 18 km | |
| Littlestone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1888 | 18 km |
| Lydd Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 21 km | |
| Canterbury Golf Club | 18 | 1927 | 23 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlestone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1888 | 18 km |
| Canterbury Golf Club | 18 | 1927 | 23 km | |
| Broome Park Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1981 | 22 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 3 of the 26 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the courses listed here that credit them:
- Donald Steel (2): Broome Park Golf Club, Kingsnorth Golf Club
The 26 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Golf Club | 18 | 2.2 km | Visitors welcome | ashfordgolfclub.co.uk | |
| Eastwell Manor | 4.7 km | ||||
| Kingsnorth Golf Club | 9 | 5.1 km | Visitors welcome | kingsnorthgolf.co.uk | |
| Roundwood Hall Golf Club | 12 km | roundwoodhall.co.uk | |||
| Tenterden Golf Club | 14 km | tenterden.golf | |||
| Faversham Golf Course | 15 km | favershamgolf.co.uk | |||
| The London Beach Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 15 km | londonbeachgolfclub.co.uk | |
| Chart Hills Golf Club | 15 km | ||||
| Etchinghill Golf Club | 16 km | pentlandgolf.co.uk | |||
| Boughton Golf Club | 27 | 16 km | pentlandgolf.co.uk | ||
| Sene Valley Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 18 km | Visitors welcome | senevalleygolfclub.co.uk |
| Hythe Golf Club | 9 | 18 km | mercurehytheimperial.co.uk | ||
| Littlestone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 18 km | Visitors welcome | littlestonegolfclub.org.uk |
| The Weald of Kent Golf Course | 19 km | weald-of-kent.co.uk | |||
| The Ridge Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km | theridgegolfclub.co.uk | |
| Leeds Castle Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 20 km | leeds-castle.com | |
| Lydd Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 21 km | Visitors welcome | lyddgolfclub.co.uk |
| Broome Park Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 22 km | broomepark.co.uk | |
| Folkestone Sports Centre | 22 km | folkestonesportscentre.co.uk | |||
| Canterbury Golf Club | 18 | 23 km | Visitors welcome | canterburygolfclub.co.uk | |
| Sittingbourne Golf Centre | 23 km | sittingbournegolfcentre.co.uk | |||
| Village Golf & Sports Club | 9 | 28 | 23 km | villagegolf.org.uk | |
| Tudor Park Country Club | 23 km | marriott.co.uk | |||
| East Cliff Pitch & Putt | 24 km | shepway.gov.uk | |||
| Rye Golf Club | 24 km | ryegolfclub.co.uk | |||
| Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club | 25 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Ashford. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
Golf near other towns
- Folkestone (23 km away)
- Maidstone (28 km away)
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Ashford?
- 26 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Ashford. 3 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Ashford?
- Ashford Golf Club, about 2.2 km from the centre of Ashford in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Ashford?
- Yes: 2 courses are recorded as links, including Littlestone Golf Club and Rye Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Ashford?
- 6 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Ashford Golf Club, Kingsnorth Golf Club and Sene Valley Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Ashford gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 3 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Littlestone Golf Club gives the earliest, 1888, followed by Canterbury Golf Club (1927). The founding year is not recorded for the other 23, so an older club may be among them.
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