Golf courses near Margate
We list 12 golf courses within 25 km of the centre of Margate, including 5 with 18 holes, 1 with 9 holes.
This page also covers Broadstairs (5.2 km from the centre of Margate) and Ramsgate (6.6 km from the centre of Margate): the courses near them are almost the same.
All 12 venues near Margate are golf courses, and all are in Kent. Three are under 5 km from the centre, and nothing listed is farther than 24 km.
The closest are North Foreland Golf Club (Broadstairs) at 4.0 km, Westgate and Birchington Golf Club (Westgate-on-Sea) at 4.1 km and Manston Golf Centre at 4.7 km. Holes are known for seven courses: five with 18 holes, one with 9 and one 27-hole venue with more than one course. Four courses are recorded as links. Of the four club websites that state a course type, two say links, one parkland and one downland.
Founding years given include 1893 for Westgate and Birchington, 1924 for Chestfield Golf Club and 1927 for Canterbury Golf Club. Five clubs state on their websites that they welcome visitors.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 5 | 42% |
| 9 holes | 1 | 8% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 8% |
| Holes not recorded | 5 | 42% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Links | 2 |
| Downland | 1 |
| Parkland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 4 of the 12 courses. The 4 links courses counted elsewhere on this page are recorded as links in the map data, in the course name or on the club website, so the count is not the same.
Distance from the centre of Margate
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Golf Club | 27 | 36 | 10 km | |
| The Royal St. George's Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km | |
| Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km | |
| Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Links | 24 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manston Golf Centre | 9 | 33 | 4.7 km | |
| The Royal St. George's Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km | |
| Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km | |
| Canterbury Golf Club | 18 | 1927 | 22 km | |
| Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Links | 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate and Birchington Golf Club | 18 | 1893 | 4.1 km | |
| Chestfield Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1924 | 22 km |
| Canterbury Golf Club | 18 | 1927 | 22 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 3 of the 12 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
The 12 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Foreland Golf Club | 4.0 km | northforeland.co.uk | |||
| Westgate and Birchington Golf Club | 18 | 4.1 km | westgate-and-birchington-golfclub.co.uk | ||
| Manston Golf Centre | 9 | 33 | 4.7 km | Visitors welcome | manstongolf.co.uk |
| St Augustine's Golf Club | 7.3 km | staugustinesgolfclub.co.uk | |||
| Stonelees Golf Centre | 7.8 km | stonelees.com | |||
| Princes Golf Club | 27 | 36 | 11 km | princesgolfclub.co.uk | |
| The Royal St. George's Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | royalstgeorges.com |
| Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 15 km | Visitors welcome | royalcinqueports.com |
| Herne Bay Golf Club | 18 km | hernebaygolfclub.co.uk | |||
| Canterbury Golf Club | 18 | 22 km | Visitors welcome | canterburygolfclub.co.uk | |
| Chestfield Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 22 km | chestfield-golfclub.co.uk | |
| Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Links | 24 km | Visitors welcome | kingsdowngolf.co.uk |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Margate. 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 (37 km away)
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Margate?
- 12 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Margate. 5 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Margate?
- North Foreland Golf Club, about 4.0 km from the centre of Margate in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Margate?
- Yes: 4 courses are recorded as links, including Princes Golf Club, The Royal St. George's Golf Club and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Margate?
- 5 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Manston Golf Centre, The Royal St. George's Golf Club and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Margate gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 3 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Westgate and Birchington Golf Club gives the earliest, 1893, followed by Chestfield Golf Club (1924). The founding year is not recorded for the other 9, so an older club may be among them.
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