Golf courses near Gillingham
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Gillingham, including 15 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt. 93% have a website listed.
Hale is the only place that appears for more than one of the 30 listed venues, and it appears for two: Gillingham Golf Club, 1.9 km out, and Snodhurst Bottom Pitch & Putt, 3.3 km. Each of the other venues has a place to itself, 29 places in all.
Kent has 18 of the listings and Thurrock 4. Club sites describe seven courses as parkland and one as heathland. James Braid is named as designer at three venues. Bearsted Golf Club (Detling) states 1895 as the year it was founded, the earliest given. Eleven clubs give a year, and the 1900s, 1920s and 1990s have three each.
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 | 7 |
| Heathland | 1 |
| Links | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 9 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Gillingham
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Thurrock | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Medway | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 | 17 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 15
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1.9 km | |
| Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club | 1929 | 10 km | ||
| Bearsted Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | 12 km | |
| Mid Kent Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1909 | 13 km |
| West Malling Golf Course | 36 | 70 | 1995 | 15 km |
| Saint Cleres Hall Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1994 | 16 km |
| Orsett Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1899 | 16 km |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1995 | 17 km | |
| Sheerness Golf Club | 18 | 1909 | 17 km | |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 1906 | 18 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 | 18 km | ||
| Mid Kent Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1909 | 13 km |
| Sheerness Golf Club | 18 | 1909 | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1.9 km |
| Snodhurst Bottom Pitch & Putt | 3.3 km | ||
| River Valley Golf Club | 27 | 69 | 6.5 km |
| Rochester and Cobham Park Golf Club | 8.2 km | ||
| Cobtree Manor Park Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 9.7 km |
| Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club | 10 km | ||
| Gravesend Golf Centre | 9 | 27 | 11 km |
| Allhallows Holiday Park Golf Course | 12 km | ||
| Bearsted Golf Club | 18 | 12 km | |
| Mid Kent Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 13 km |
| Tudor Park Country Club | 14 km | ||
| West Malling Golf Course | 36 | 70 | 15 km |
| Saint Cleres Hall Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| Leeds Castle Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 16 km |
| Orsett Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| Sittingbourne Golf Centre | 17 km | ||
| Castle Point Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 17 km |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| Sheerness Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| Corinthian (Fawkham Valley) Golf Club | 17 km | ||
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 18 km | ||
| Redlibbets Golf Club | 18 km | ||
| Boyce Hill Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 19 km |
| London Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 19 km |
| The Ridge Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km |
| Basildon Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 20 km |
| Belfairs Golf Course | 20 km | ||
| Langdon Hills Golf and Country Club | 27 | 20 km | |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 21 km |
| Thorpe Hall Golf Course | 18 | 22 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 Gillingham?
- 42 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Gillingham; this page shows the 30 nearest. 5 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Gillingham?
- Gillingham Golf Club, about 1.9 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Gillingham?
- Yes: Sheerness Golf Club is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Gillingham?
- 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 Gillingham?
- 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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