Golf courses near Chatham
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Chatham, including 15 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt. 93% have a website listed.
Nearest to the centre of Chatham is Snodhurst Bottom Pitch & Putt, 2.3 km away, and Gillingham Golf Club comes next. The page lists the 30 closest of 44 venues within 25 km.
Kent has 19 of the 30, ahead of Thurrock, Essex and Medway. One is a pitch and putt course, and 15 are recorded with 18 holes. Ten club sites give a course type, and most of those say parkland.
Bearsted Golf Club (Detling) lists 1895 as its founding year, the earliest year any club gives. James Braid appears more often than any other architect among those clubs name.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 15 | 50% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 7% |
| 27 holes | 2 | 7% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Pitch and putt | 2 | 7% |
| Holes not recorded | 8 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 8 |
| Heathland | 1 |
| Links | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 10 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Chatham
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Thurrock | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Medway | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness Golf Club | 18 | 1909 | 19 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 15
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 2.9 km | |
| Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club | 1929 | 11 km | ||
| Bearsted Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | 12 km | |
| Mid Kent Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1909 | 12 km |
| West Malling Golf Course | 36 | 70 | 1995 | 14 km |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1995 | 16 km | |
| Orsett Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1899 | 16 km |
| Saint Cleres Hall Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1994 | 16 km |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 1906 | 16 km | ||
| Redlibbets Golf Club | 16 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | 12 km | |
| Orsett Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1899 | 16 km |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 1906 | 16 km | ||
| Mid Kent Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1909 | 12 km |
| Sheerness Golf Club | 18 | 1909 | 19 km | |
| Boyce Hill Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 1922 | 19 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 11 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: James Braid (3).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snodhurst Bottom Pitch & Putt | 2.3 km | ||
| Gillingham Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 2.9 km |
| Rochester and Cobham Park Golf Club | 6.9 km | ||
| River Valley Golf Club | 27 | 69 | 7.7 km |
| Cobtree Manor Park Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 8.9 km |
| Gravesend Golf Centre | 9 | 27 | 9.5 km |
| Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club | 11 km | ||
| Bearsted Golf Club | 18 | 12 km | |
| Mid Kent Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| Allhallows Holiday Park Golf Course | 13 km | ||
| West Malling Golf Course | 36 | 70 | 14 km |
| Tudor Park Country Club | 14 km | ||
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | |
| Orsett Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Corinthian (Fawkham Valley) Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Saint Cleres Hall Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| Redlibbets Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Leeds Castle Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 16 km |
| London Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 17 km |
| Castle Point Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 17 km |
| Sittingbourne Golf Centre | 18 km | ||
| Sheerness Golf Club | 18 | 19 km | |
| The Ridge Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km |
| Boyce Hill Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 19 km |
| Basildon Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 20 km |
| Langdon Hills Golf and Country Club | 27 | 20 km | |
| Woodlands Manor Golf Club | 18 | 20 km | |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 21 km |
| Belfairs Golf Course | 21 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Chatham?
- 44 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Chatham; this page shows the 30 nearest. 6 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Chatham?
- Snodhurst Bottom Pitch & Putt, about 2.3 km from the town centre in a straight line (pitch and putt course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Chatham?
- Yes: Sheerness Golf Club is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Chatham?
- 15 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Gillingham Golf Club, Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club and Bearsted Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Chatham?
- Among the 11 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Bearsted Golf Club dates back to 1895, followed by Orsett Golf Club (1899).
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