Golf courses near Hastings
We list 11 golf courses within 25 km of Hastings, including 7 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
Five of the 11 courses near Hastings give a founding year on their club websites. The earliest dates are 1887 for The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club and 1912 for Cooden Beach Golf Club (Hooe), with Highwoods Golf Club (Bexhill-on-Sea) following in 1924.
Beauport Park Golf Course is the closest at 5.9 km, and the listing reaches out to 25 km. All of them are in East Sussex. Seven club websites welcome visitors.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 7 | 64% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 18% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 9% |
| Holes not recorded | 1 | 9% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Distance from the centre of Hastings
By county or area
Click a column heading to sort.
| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Golf Club | 16 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwoods Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1924 | 9.7 km |
| Cooden Beach Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1912 | 12 km |
| The Lottbridge Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1992 | 22 km |
| Dale Hill Golf Club | 36 | 24 km | ||
| The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club | 18 | 1887 | 25 km | |
| Willingdon Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 25 km | |
| Wellshurst Golf and Country Club | 18 | 70 | 1992 | 25 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 | 25 km | |
| Cooden Beach Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1912 | 12 km |
| Highwoods Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1924 | 9.7 km |
| The Lottbridge Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1992 | 22 km |
| Wellshurst Golf and Country Club | 18 | 70 | 1992 | 25 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 5 of the 11 courses.
The 11 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauport Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 5.9 km |
| Sedlescombe Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 7.3 km |
| Highwoods Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 9.7 km |
| Cooden Beach Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 12 km |
| Rye Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Bay View Park Executive Golf Course | 9 | 30 | 18 km |
| The Lottbridge Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 22 km |
| Dale Hill Golf Club | 36 | 24 km | |
| The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club | 18 | 25 km | |
| Willingdon Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 25 km |
| Wellshurst Golf and Country Club | 18 | 70 | 25 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 Hastings?
- 11 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Hastings. 3 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Hastings?
- Beauport Park Golf Course, about 5.9 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Hastings?
- Yes: Rye Golf Club is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Hastings?
- 7 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Highwoods Golf Club, Cooden Beach Golf Club and The Lottbridge Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Hastings?
- Among the 5 courses whose club website gives a founding year, The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club dates back to 1887, followed by Cooden Beach Golf Club (1912).
Updated: