Golf courses near Eastbourne
We list 17 golf courses within 25 km of Eastbourne, including 8 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes. 88% have a website listed.
The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club lies 1.2 km from the centre, with Eastbourne Downs Golf Club at 2.6 km. Four of the 17 listed venues are within 5 km, the farthest is 24 km away, and all of them are in East Sussex.
Five club websites describe their course: three say downland and two parkland. Of the 11 courses with a known hole count, 8 have 18 holes. Alister MacKenzie, Herbert Fowler and James Braid are the designers named on club sites. Of the seven founding years stated, 1887 is the earliest, for The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club. Nine clubs say on their own sites that they welcome visitors.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 8 | 47% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 18% |
| Holes not recorded | 6 | 35% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Downland | 3 |
| Parkland | 2 |
As described on the club website, for 5 of the 17 courses.
Distance from the centre of Eastbourne
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club | 18 | 1887 | 1.2 km | |
| The Lottbridge Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1992 | 2.8 km |
| Willingdon Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 3.1 km | |
| Seaford Golf Club | 12 km | |||
| Cooden Beach Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1912 | 12 km |
| Highwoods Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1924 | 15 km |
| Wellshurst Golf and Country Club | 18 | 70 | 1992 | 16 km |
| Horam Park Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 18 km | |
| Lewes Golf Club | 1896 | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club | 18 | 1887 | 1.2 km | |
| Peacehaven Golf Course | 1893 | 18 km | ||
| Lewes Golf Club | 1896 | 21 km | ||
| Cooden Beach Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1912 | 12 km |
| Highwoods Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1924 | 15 km |
| The Lottbridge Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1992 | 2.8 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 7 of the 17 courses.
The 17 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club | 18 | 1.2 km | |
| Eastbourne Downs Golf Club | 2.6 km | ||
| The Lottbridge Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 2.8 km |
| Willingdon Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 3.1 km |
| Bay View Park Executive Golf Course | 9 | 30 | 5.8 km |
| Seaford Head Golf Club | 11 km | ||
| Seaford Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Bede's Golf Course | 12 km | ||
| Cooden Beach Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 12 km |
| Highwoods Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 15 km |
| Wellshurst Golf and Country Club | 18 | 70 | 16 km |
| Peacehaven Golf Course | 18 km | ||
| Horam Park Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 18 km |
| Lewes Golf Club | 21 km | ||
| East Sussex National Golf Resort and Spa | 18 | 23 km | |
| Beauport Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 23 km |
| Sedlescombe Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 24 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 Eastbourne?
- 17 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Eastbourne. 5 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Eastbourne?
- The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, about 1.2 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Eastbourne?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Eastbourne?
- 9 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, The Lottbridge Golf Club and Willingdon Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Eastbourne?
- Among the 7 courses whose club website gives a founding year, The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club dates back to 1887, followed by Peacehaven Golf Course (1893).
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