Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, or Deal as it’s often known, was the third English golfclub to host The Open after its neighbor Royal St George’s and Royal Liverpool. The club regularly hosts R&A championships and has recently staged The Amateur, The Boys Amateur and Final Qualifying for The Open. Deal isa true test of championship links golf. Its final seven holes are relentless, often playing straight into the prevailing wind.
.webp)
.svg){kind=icon}
Complimentary Balls
Fun Fact:
During both World Wars, the course was taken over by the military. In World War II, Deal’s proximity to the coast made it a defensive position — bunkers were converted into machine-gun nests, and parts of the course were filled with barbed wire and anti-tank obstacles. After the war, the course had to be almost completely restored before play could resume.
Host To:
The Open – 1909, 1920, The Amateur Championship – 1923, 1982, & 2013
What can a non-golfer do nearby?
Dover Castle
Walk the White Cliffs of Dover
Closest Whisky Distillery
Clostest Vineyard
Driving Distances
To
Minutes
Dover
Canterbury
London
25
45
150
Best Food or Drink at Halfway House or Clubhouse
“Shovril” was invented at Royal Cinque Ports and our Halfway Hut. It is now drunk at many Halfway Huts across the UK.
Best Pubs Nearby
Try a pint of “Cinquable” (pronounced sinkable) in the clubhouse. It’s brewed 10 miles from the Club.
Go for a drink in the King’s Head. You will probably bump into many of the Club’s members who frequent this Deal pub.
The Ship. Gain a true experience of Deal’s locals’ local situated on the historic Middle Street in Deal.
Best Grub Nearby
Enjoy a post-round meal in the clubhouse 1st floor bar or Jack Aisher room overlooking the course whilst pondering your round.
Eat at 81 Beach Street, Deal. This restaurant is situated on the seafront and has a local menu which changes regularly.
Have Italian at Luigi’s in Sandwich. Conveniently located next to the Quay in Sandwich, this authentic Italian is popular with golfers.