Located on the outskirts of Kent’s medieval cathedral city, Canterbury Golf Club was formed in 1927 on 160 acres of land leased from the War Office which it now owns. The 18-hole layout was designed by arguably the finest course designer of the time, Harry Colt, who boasts Wentworth, Sunningdale, Rye and Camberley Heath among his 100-plus creations. He also played a major role in the re-designs of Muirfield, Hoylake, Royal Liverpool and Royal Portrush.
Though first laid out as a downland course, the gradual introduction of oaks and silver birches along the fairways have altered the nature of the layout that now has more of a parkland feel, though a little gorse and broom can be found on some holes. Set on undulating terrain, the par71, 6,272-yard layout (off the whites) provides a challenging round of golf with its mix of open par 5s, tight par 4s and challenging par 3s.
Canterbury is a members’ club and welcomes societies, with Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays set aside for society play. Small groups can occasionally be accommodated at the weekend.
Canterbury Golf Club is currently offering the following golf packages (all can be customised to meet requirements):
Golf Day Packages 2025/26
The Colt Classic
Coffee & Bacon rolls on arrival OR Fried egg sandwich, 18 holes of golf followed by 2-course meal, Coffee included- £75
Or
Full English Breakfast on arrival ,18 holes of golf followed by 3-course meal, Coffee included-£85
The Pilgrims Package
Coffee & Bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf, golfer’s lunch followed by a further 12 holes – £85
Winter Special (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)
18 holes of golf with either full English breakfast or golfer’s lunch – £48
Spring Special (Mar 2025 – April 2025)
Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes golf followed by golfer’s lunch – £53
Summer Sizzler (31st July 2025 – 31st August 2025)
Coffee & Bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf, golfer’s lunch – £65
(£10 surcharge for weekend/ Bank Holiday bookings)
Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TW
Telephone: 01227 453532
Email: office@canterburygolfclub.co.uk
http://www.canterburygolfclub.co.uk
Images credit Andy Hiseman
