Welcome to Hever Castle Golf Club

GOLF CLUB
Welcome to
Hever Castle Golf Club
The 27 Hole Championship Course and unique Clubhouse
reside in a truly inspirational setting, bordering the counties of
Kent, Surrey and Sussex, within 250 acres of the historic Hever
Castle Estate. Golf & Hospitality have been an integral part of
the Estate’s history, and today’s Club preserves these traditions
and aims to deliver memorable experiences to all who visit.
The Golf Courses
The courses are set in 250 acres of truly beautiful
Kent Weald countryside, nestling in the River
Eden Valley, below the hills that border Kent,
Surrey and Sussex. Lying within the historic
Hever Castle Estate, the contours of the Courses
fit seamlessly around the mature native English
trees, as well featuring specimens of Scots Pine,
Sequoia and Sycamore trees. The whole area
provides a rich natural haven for wildlife and it
is not uncommon to see the fallow deer that have
roamed Hever for centuries, as well as sparrow
hawks, kestrels and owls. The natural stream
from the Eden that flows through all the courses
to form the many feature lakes, also attracts
several varieties of ducks, and geese as well as
moorhens, coots and herons.
Heritage
The Hever Castle Estate reveals a rich
and fascinating past, dating back to the
13th Century. Famously the Estate was the
childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s
2nd Wife back in the 1500’s. The origins of the
Clubhouse date back to this period, which was
constructed around the historic buildings of
Castle Farm.
An important transition for the Estate occurred
in 1903 when it was purchased by William
Waldorf Astor one of the richest men in
America at the time, who invested his time,
money and imagination in restoring the Castle
and building the incredible Italian gardens.
It was in the 1920s that Golf first featured on
the Estate when a private 9 hole links course
was built for Astor’s personal enjoyment in
the grounds where today’s Championship
Course lies North of the Hever lakes. The Golf
Course proved a valuable tool for the Astors to
entertain friends, family and for business. Its
guest list was extensive and included Members
of Parliament, and is thought to have included
Royalty.
The original course survived until the Second
World War when it was sadly abandoned during
the War effort.
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The Club
Today
The present day Championship Course,
comprises the Kings and Queens Nines which
was created in 1992 by Dr Nicholson PhD.
ARCS BSc, whose employment of the land’s
natural beauty and contours gives each hole its
distinctive character. This Course was further
complimented by the creation of the Princes
9 Hole Course in 1998 designed by Hever
Castle’s Course Manager David Wood and the
addition of extensive Practice Facilities in 2007.
To honour the past founder of Golf at Hever, in
2011 The Astor Lounge Bar & Restaurant was
commissioned.
With its abundance of natural riches, Hever
Castle’s Courses have been constructed to be in
complete harmony with the picturesque setting,
and each hole has developed its own distinct
character. With so many inspiring and memorable
golf holes, agreeing with your playing partners
which you enjoyed the most may prove one of the
biggest challenges.
The Club today strives to preserve a golfing
experience with historic natural beauty, while
delivering an innovative, modern approach to
Club services.
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The Championship Course
The Championship Course, comprising
the Kings and Queens nines, has
been showcased on Sky Sports and
has played host to many prestigious
events including The Kent Amateur
Championships, Euro Pro Tour and the
Kent PGA Championships.
At a glance of the scorecard one of the
longest holes in Britain, the 644 yard
Par 5 seventeenth hole, certainly stands
out, however the course boasts an array
of stunning holes across its 7002 yard,
par 72 layout. The delightful short sixth
and eighth holes on the front nine are
both played over water, and a beautiful
stretch of holes from the eleventh to
the thirteenth (Hever Castle’s very own
“Amen Corner”) feature carries over
water and small slick greens. However,
Hever Castle is not as intimidating
to the inexperienced golfer as might
be imagined, and with a backdrop of
beautiful surroundings playing this
course is a real pleasure. We know
that you will thoroughly enjoy the
challenge.
Course yardage totals
5716
6502
6761
7002
The Hybrid Course
The Hybrid Course blends the Princes and
Kings nines to create a very enjoyable 18
holes at 6076 yards, par 71. This course has
a wonderful variety of hazards from tight
tree lined fairways to beautifully presented
water hazards, strategically placed bunkers
and small greens.
The Princes Course
The Championship course is complimented by the
2784 yard Par 35 Princes nine hole Course, which has a
wonderful layout and built to the highest specification.
Although shorter in length from the Championship
Course it provides a good test of golf, where accuracy
is important, especially on the par 3 3rd and 6th, both
played over picturesque lakes.
Course yardage totals
5301
5695
6076
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Course yardage totals
4892
5086
5604
Holes
Hybrid
Course
Princes
Course
Championship
Course
Par
Par
Par
1
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
6
3
3
3
7
5
5
5
8
4
4
3
9
4
4
5
10
4
4
5
11
4
4
4
12
4
3
3
13
4
4
4
14
4
4
3
15
3
3
4
16
5
5
4
17
3
4
5
18
5
4
4
Total
71
70
72
Playing Golf
at Hever
A warm welcome awaits every golfer to Hever
and our professional team will be able to provide
all the help and attention to detail required for a
successful and memorable days golf at the Club.
Social and Competitive golf is played every week
of the year, and Hever’s extensive Golf facilities
mean Member and Visitor golf can be played in
harmony over the three Course layouts.
We pride ourselves in offering outstanding
membership benefits to the Club Golfer, which
include Championship memberships with all
inclusive access, Princes for the 9 hole Golfer
and Flexi, a credit based membership ideal for
the less frequent player. Members are afforded
exclusive times reserved 7 days a week and
visitors can reserve start times in advance on the
phone or the internet.
Yardages displayed are from the Men’s White Tees
Our unique setting, quality facilities, and
outstanding reputation for our hospitality make
Hever a perfect venue for a whole host of
different types of Golf event. Whether it’s a high
profile televised event or a small gathering of
friends, we take great pride in helping to deliver
a day that exceeds your expectations.
Please request one of our “Guides” for detailed
information on Membership or options for
Golf Days.
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Clubhouse
Facilities and
Hospitality
Located on the highest point of the course,
providing spectacular views of the surrounding
countryside and downs, the unique Tudor style
clubhouse reflects the historic architecture of
Hever, while providing functionality, modern
comfort and an air of tranquillity that golfers
and non-golfers will find very appealing.
Continuing the traditions set by the Estate’s
famous previous owners “The Astors”,
delivering outstanding hospitality to all who
visit, is very much still the order of the day. The
facilities available include the Astor Lounge Bar
& Restaurant, with its elegant décor, providing
a perfect location to relax on sofas with an
after golf beverage, enjoy a Sunday Roast
with the family or to host a business lunch
requiring good Wi-fi access. The Lounge also
encompasses a Sun Terrace overlooking the 9th
and 18th Greens, residing next to gardens with
an ornamental pond & waterfall, especially
good to while away a Summers afternoon.
Adjoining the Astor Lounge is the 19th Bar,
offering golfers an informal Spike Bar option to
use before or after a game.
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The clubhouse is regularly used as a venue for a
wide variety of events such as Weddings, Family
Celebrations, Meetings and Training Seminars, and
can accommodate up to 160 guests. The whole top
floor of the clubhouse features the Princes Suite, a
self-contained function suite which boasts a large
function room with integral dance floor, its own
exclusive bar and large break out areas. The suite
also benefits from an integral projector system, 11
foot screen, blue-ray player, ipod dock and fully
integrated connectivity for presentations.
There is no better way to sample the hospitality
at the Club than through a Sunday Lunch served
in the Astor Restaurant, where our experienced
Chefs serve classical English dishes, with a modern
twist. A warm welcome awaits all.
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Professional
Shop Services
The Club Professionals at Hever play a very
important role, bringing together considerable
knowledge of the game, specialist advice and
skills that help golfers enjoy the beautiful game
and realise their ambitions.
Based at the Club’s Main entrance, the
Professional Shop is a spacious reception area
for golfers to browse the latest golf equipment
and fashions. The retail shop caters for Men,
Ladies and Juniors, and also incorporates
custom club fitting, re-gripping services and
hire of buggies, trolleys and golf clubs. Also
on offer are good quality balls for our purpose
built driving range, incorporating a covered
section for all weather use and extensive
practice facilities for short-game, bunker play
and putting.
An integral feature of the Shop is Castle Golf
School. Supporting golfers of all abilities, the
Schools’ Professionals provide lessons to fine
tune skills or inspire beginners on a path that
will hopefully develop into a life-long passion
for golf.
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Why not Stay?
Hever Castle’s unique and luxurious Bed & Breakfast, is the
perfect way to enhance your trip. There are 21 bedrooms
available, all individually styled, with options for double, twin
and family rooms.
For the ultimate golfing break, Medley Court a four bedroom
property attached to Hever Castle is available to hire and sleeps
up to seven. With your own personal golf buggies and private
entrance to the Golf Course, this will be an experience to be
remembered.
Find Us
M11
M1 M25
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A1
A127
M40
LONDON
M4
Gatwick
Airport
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M25
Edenbridge Sevenoaks
Tonbridge
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A2
4
A2
Canterbury
M2
Dover
Folkestone
A21
A22
Eastbourne
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Ashford
Hastings
Brighton
Ramsgate
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A25
Maidstone
A23
A27
M2
A25
East
Grinstead Tunbridge
Wells
Crawley
Margate
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A2
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M23
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Sheerness
Rochester
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Heathrow Airport
Southend-on-Sea
A13
By road
Hever Castle Golf Club is located
30 miles from Central London.
3 miles SE of Edenbridge, off the
B2026, between Sevenoaks and East
Grinstead. Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6.
30 minutes from Gatwick. 1 hour from
Heathrow. 1.5 hours from Folkestone
and Dover. Follow the brown Hever
Castle signs, and the Club is 1 mile from
the main Castle entrance.
By Rail
London Victoria/London Bridge to
Edenbridge Town (3 miles from the
Club - taxis available) or Hever Station
(1 mile rural walk from the Club - no
taxis).