Golf courses near Royal Tunbridge Wells
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Royal Tunbridge Wells, including 13 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 1 pitch and putt. 87% have a website listed.
Clubs around Royal Tunbridge Wells give founding years as early as 1890, when Wildernesse Club near Seal began, followed by Holtye Golf Club near Cowden in 1893 and Wrotham Heath Golf Club near St Mary's Platt in 1906. Six of the 30 venues state a year, and two of them give one in the 1990s.
Tunbridge Wells Golf Club, near Rusthall, is the nearest to the centre at 1.7 km. Of 43 venues within 25 km, the 30 closest are shown. Kent has 16 of them and East Sussex 11, with Surrey on 2 and West Sussex on 1.
One is a pitch and putt course. Among golf courses with a known hole count, 13 have 18 holes and 5 have 9. Club sites call four parkland and two heathland. J.F. Abercromby is named as designer at two venues.
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 | 13 | 43% |
| 9 holes | 5 | 17% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 3% |
| 36 holes or more | 2 | 7% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 8 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 4 |
| Heathland | 2 |
As described on the club website, for 6 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| East Sussex | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Surrey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| West Sussex | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 12
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberhurst Golf Club | 18 | 10 km | ||
| Holtye Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1893 | 13 km |
| Crowborough Beacon Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 14 km | |
| Knole Park Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | ||
| Dale Hill Golf Club | 36 | 15 km | ||
| Wildernesse Club | 18 | 72 | 1890 | 16 km |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1995 | 17 km | |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 1906 | 18 km | ||
| Westerham Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 19 km | |
| Lingfield Park Golf Course | 18 | 1987 | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildernesse Club | 18 | 72 | 1890 | 16 km |
| Holtye Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1893 | 13 km |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 1906 | 18 km | ||
| Lingfield Park Golf Course | 18 | 1987 | 19 km | |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 1995 | 17 km | |
| West Malling Golf Course | 36 | 70 | 1995 | 20 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 6 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: J.F. Abercromby (2).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Golf Club | 1.7 km | ||
| Nevill Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 3.1 km |
| Tonbridge Golf Centre | 7.1 km | ||
| Villa Golf Club | 9 | 8.3 km | |
| Hilden Golf Centre | 8.7 km | ||
| Boars Head Golf Centre | 9 | 30 | 9.4 km |
| Poult Wood Golf Course - 18 Hole | 27 | 9.9 km | |
| Lamberhurst Golf Club | 18 | 10.0 km | |
| Nizels | 11 km | ||
| Dewlands Manor Golf Course | 9 | 36 | 12 km |
| Hever Castle Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 12 km |
| Sweetwoods Park Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 12 km |
| Holtye Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 13 km |
| Crowborough Beacon Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 14 km |
| Knole Park Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | |
| Dale Hill Golf Club | 36 | 15 km | |
| Sevenoaks Town Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Wildernesse Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| Brambletye School Pitch & Putt | 18 km | ||
| Ashdown Park | 18 | 54 | 18 km |
| Wrotham Heath Golf Club | 18 km | ||
| Westerham Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 19 km |
| Lingfield Park Golf Course | 18 | 19 km | |
| Village Golf & Sports Club | 9 | 28 | 20 km |
| West Malling Golf Course | 36 | 70 | 20 km |
| Chartham Park | 18 | 20 km | |
| Woodlands Manor Golf Club | 18 | 21 km | |
| Birch House Golf Course | 21 km | ||
| GolfPark - Maresfield | 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- 43 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells; this page shows the 30 nearest. 7 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- Tunbridge Wells Golf Club, about 1.7 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- 12 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Lamberhurst Golf Club, Holtye Golf Club and Crowborough Beacon Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- Among the 6 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Wildernesse Club dates back to 1890, followed by Holtye Golf Club (1893).
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