Prince’s Golf Club has been named as one of only four finalists for ‘England: Golf Course of the Year’ at the 2025 Golf Course Awards — recognition of the club’s sustained commitment to excellence and continuous improvement across all areas of its operation.
The nomination comes in a landmark year for the historic Sandwich Bay venue, which hosted the Open Championship in 1932, following The R&A’s announcement that Prince’s will host the 2030 Walker Cup, a prestigious return of world-class amateur golf to the Kent coast.
Since the launch of an ambitious redevelopment programme in 2017, in partnership with acclaimed golf course architect Martin Ebert, Prince’s has undertaken a significant and ongoing transformation of its 27-hole championship layout. The work has enhanced strategy, aesthetics, and playability across the Shore, Dunes, and Himalayas loops.
This year the club has also completed a major clubhouse refurbishment and invested in upgraded hospitality and practice facilities, set to be completed this winter, ensuring the visitor experience matches the quality of its championship offering.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognised among England’s very best,” said Rob McGuirk, General Manager at Prince’s Golf Club. “This shortlisting is a testament to the passion and hard work of our entireteam. The ongoing course development with Martin Ebert, the improvements to our facilities, and the honour of hosting the 2030 Walker Cup all reflect our determination to keep Prince’s evolving while respecting its unique heritage.”
The Golf Course of the Year award celebrates clubs that set the standard for course presentation, innovation, and overall visitor experience. Winners will be announced at the Golf Course Awards ceremony in late 2025.
About Prince’s Golf Club
Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich Bay, Kent, is one of the oldest links facilities in the country, and will play host to the 2030 Walker Cup. Its enviable history rivals the finest courses globally, having played host to the 1932 Open Championship won by Gene Sarazen. More recently, the club has hosted final Open Qualifying as well as co-hosting the Amateur Championship with neighbouring Royal St. George’s in 2017 and nearby Royal Cinque Ports in 2013. The club has 27 holes, extensive practice facilities and a centrally located clubhouse. Helpful, attentive and informative staff are on hand to cater for your needs. Fourballs, groups, company days and society bookings are accepted seven days a week, subject to availability. The Lodge at Prince’s offers exceptionally comfortable accommodation with views over Sandwich Bay & Royal St. George’s, as well the 1932 Grill.
For more information on Prince’s Golf Club, visit www.princesgolfclub.co.uk.