Nestling in the River Eden valley, below the hills straddling the counties of Kent, Surrey and Sussex, the 18 hole Kings & Queens course, which opened in June 1992, plays host to the Kent PGA Championship. It measures 7002 yards (6328 metres) at its full length, par being 72 (SS74), with a course record of 68. Few clubs can boast such an array of stunning holes which will test the most accomplished golfer and inspire the less experienced. The 2nd overlooks historic Hever Castle and the water holes, the 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th and 13th, are real feature holes. However, the hole that most golfers talk about is the 17th which, at 644 yards off the championship tee, is one of the longest holes in Europe. The 9 hole Princes Course opened in June 1998. Although not as long as the other nines, it provides a good test of golf for players of all abilities. Accuracy is the key, especially on the two par 3 holes both played across water. Hever Castle Golf Club is located 20 minutes off junctions 5 and 6 of the M25 and a warm welcome awaits. |