Royal New Kent Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
477
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
About
Holes
18
Type
Semi-Private
Style
Links
Par
72
Length
7440 yards
Slope
154
Rating
76.8
Formerly known as The Tradition Golf Club At Royal New Kent
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Royal New Kent Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta | 72 | 7440 yards | 76.8 | 154 |
| Gold | 72 | 7159 yards | 75.5 | 153 |
| Black | 72 | 6733 yards | 73.6 | 149 |
| White | 72 | 6194 yards | 71.1 | 142 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6194 yards | 77.5 | 149 |
| Member | 72 | 5497 yards | 67.8 | 134 |
| Member (W) | 72 | 5497 yards | 73.5 | 140 |
| Green | 72 | 4937 yards | 65.3 | 128 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4937 yards | 70.6 | 134 |
Scorecard for Royal New Kent Golf Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta M: 76.8/154 | 405 | 605 | 193 | 455 | 585 | 428 | 199 | 435 | 414 | 3719 | 618 | 417 | 224 | 372 | 339 | 230 | 480 | 559 | 482 | 3721 | 7440 |
| Gold M: 75.5/153 | 391 | 582 | 176 | 438 | 585 | 397 | 186 | 435 | 387 | 3577 | 598 | 397 | 212 | 352 | 339 | 230 | 465 | 559 | 430 | 3582 | 7159 |
| Black M: 73.6/149 | 372 | 561 | 160 | 383 | 571 | 379 | 167 | 398 | 352 | 3343 | 578 | 377 | 174 | 338 | 332 | 209 | 448 | 534 | 400 | 3390 | 6733 |
| White M: 71.1/142 W: 77.5/149 | 357 | 539 | 156 | 344 | 533 | 351 | 160 | 370 | 317 | 3127 | 533 | 354 | 172 | 297 | 303 | 161 | 422 | 463 | 362 | 3067 | 6194 |
| Member M: 67.8/134 W: 73.5/140 | 357 | 425 | 145 | 298 | 494 | 300 | 160 | 232 | 317 | 2728 | 533 | 285 | 115 | 297 | 258 | 115 | 422 | 463 | 276 | 2764 | 5492 |
| Green M: 65.3/128 W: 70.6/134 | 225 | 425 | 145 | 298 | 494 | 300 | 135 | 232 | 229 | 2483 | 387 | 285 | 115 | 240 | 258 | 115 | 371 | 407 | 276 | 2454 | 4937 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
Course Details
Year Built
1996
Greens
Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season
Year round
Architect
Mike Strantz (1996)
Rentals/Services
Carts
Yes - included in green fees
Clubs
Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range
Yes
Golf School Academy
Yes
Teaching Pro
Yes
Putting Green
Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed
No
Food & Beverage
Bar, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesReviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
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Par 3 Photo submitted by u000004470982 on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by Rjpatel3829 on 02/07/2024
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Royal New Kent Golf Club, hole 1 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/24/2023
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Royal New Kent Golf Club, hole 3 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/24/2023
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Royal New Kent Golf Club, hole 7 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/24/2023
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Royal New Kent Golf Club, hole 15 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u314160908588 on 07/09/2023
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Photo submitted by GolfBum1954 on 04/30/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004015214 on 10/24/2022
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Photo submitted by Pmurt on 08/23/2022
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Photo submitted by Pmurt on 08/23/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007127277 on 06/27/2022
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Photo submitted by rkellyapcfilters on 04/14/2022
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Photo submitted by rkellyapcfilters on 04/14/2022
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Photo submitted by rkellyapcfilters on 04/14/2022
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Photo submitted by rkellyapcfilters on 04/14/2022
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1st hole, 2nd shot uphill approach. Photo submitted by rkellyapcfilters on 04/14/2022
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Photo submitted by Lblanco0307 on 09/30/2021
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Photo submitted by msfred43 on 08/25/2021
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Photo submitted by Vd2VLt0H6DyT5XWlXgeD on 07/29/2021
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10th Green Photo submitted by djgetnice on 07/25/2021
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Photo submitted by ajwilly21 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by ajwilly21 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005382339 on 03/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005382339 on 03/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160791017 on 03/12/2021
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Photo submitted by jonnybear77 on 11/29/2020
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Photo submitted by jonnybear77 on 11/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Douglas8644418 on 09/23/2020
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Photo submitted by null on 08/17/2020
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Photo submitted by u685532976 on 07/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u685532976 on 07/28/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/14/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/14/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/14/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/14/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/14/2020
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Three generations of golfers Photo submitted by 3hPwKSWP509v2BOhedu2 on 06/13/2020
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Photos don’t do this course justice. Must see in person Photo submitted by lggammon10 on 05/29/2020
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Drive to the green edge scrub, pitching wedge to green, but 3 putts :) Photo submitted by zlwlR2NRrEk6PFEW6ZdI on 05/17/2020
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The par-5 5th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/07/2020
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The signature par-3 7th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/07/2020
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The par-4 8th, my favorite hole! Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/07/2020
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The green on the par-5 10th really entices you to go for it in two. My advice: don't try it. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/07/2020
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The par-44 14th, my second favorite hole. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/07/2020
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The approach on the par-4 18th is perhaps the toughest finishing approach shot in the state. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Maltenator on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Maltenator on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Maltenator on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Maltenator on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Maltenator on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Maltenator on 05/02/2020
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Into the abyss Photo submitted by sjpvagolf on 04/03/2020
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19th Hole app Photo submitted by sjpvagolf on 04/03/2020
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Finally made par on the par-4 11th. Only took 6 tries! Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/11/2020
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The par-4 14th is my favorite hole on the back nine. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/11/2020
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Tee shot on 18 is only half as intimidating as your next shot. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by cullenpittman4 on 01/01/2020
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/27/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/27/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/27/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/27/2019
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Photo submitted by BrianOld on 10/19/2019
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Photo submitted by BrianOld on 10/19/2019
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Photo submitted by BrianOld on 10/19/2019
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Photo submitted by cjohnbrown on 10/07/2019
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1st hole tee box! Photo submitted by DesertAirman1981 on 08/05/2019
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Hole 3 par 3. Photo submitted by DesertAirman1981 on 08/05/2019
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Hole 9 tee box shot! Photo submitted by DesertAirman1981 on 08/05/2019
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Hole 10 green side shot. Mickey Mouse green so be accurate or miss the green like I did and chip and three out. Photo submitted by DesertAirman1981 on 08/05/2019
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Hole 15 Par 3!!! Photo submitted by DesertAirman1981 on 08/05/2019
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Hole 18 finisher. Hitting on to a peninsula fairway! Photo submitted by DesertAirman1981 on 08/05/2019
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Photo submitted by u314159447568 on 07/27/2019
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Photo submitted by WJicvoXMhjXitR3ga5HN on 07/06/2019
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Photo submitted by WJicvoXMhjXitR3ga5HN on 07/06/2019
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Photo submitted by WJicvoXMhjXitR3ga5HN on 07/06/2019
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Photo submitted by WJicvoXMhjXitR3ga5HN on 07/06/2019
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Ninth hole and clubhouse Photo submitted by dPwOR9euY6v36olsoUf2 on 06/11/2019
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The tee shot on the par-5 second Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/07/2019
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The par-3 seventh Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/07/2019
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Irish flags on the greens Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/07/2019
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Royal County Down inspired clubhouse Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/07/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/30/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/30/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/30/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/30/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 03/30/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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1st tee, one of the best looking holes on the course. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/12/2017
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Par-3 7th, perhaps the most picturesque hole of them all. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/12/2017
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Looking back at the par-5 10th and clubhouse in the background. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/12/2017
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short par-4 16th, probably my favorite hole and one of the hardest. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 06/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 10/18/2016
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 10/18/2016
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 10/18/2016
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 10/18/2016
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 10/18/2016
I Recommend This Course
Will go back
Course reminds you of playing in Ireland. Staff was very friendly and informative.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Great Track
Stranzian lay out - challenging, visually pleasing with links characteristics but some holes run through residential areas. Several tee boxes available but make sure you play up. I am a low hcp but did not dare to play the back tees and I am glad I didn't. Course features a few blind shots but overall really challenging. First hole is quite difficult. Course conditions OK for this time of the year. Greens a little furry/slow but not too bad. Overall, a must play but if you are high handicapper bring plenty of balls.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fun, Challenging and Unique — you won’t regret it
Fun day at Royal New Kent. Course was in fantastic shape, greens were firm and running fast, but fair. It’s a difficult track, but you will enjoy the layout and would be hard pressed to find a similar course to play. If you’re on the fence about booking here, just do it, you won’t regret it!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
RNK
Great course but recently punched and sanded in July. However, they were upfront and the cost was dropped a bit. Very challenging.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Awesome layout
Royal New Kent is a fun and tough layout. Even more so today, luckily they let us know at check in they had extra difficult pin positions out for an outing, it would’ve been nicer when I made the reservation. Tough was an understatement, as most were impossible, the greens and course are hard enough without gimmicks. Not sure why anyone would want to have pins where the ball won’t stop near the hole not matter what. While That did take away from the enjoyment. The course overall was awesome, I will play again.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Poor
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
A must play
Very challenging course. Beautiful course. Can't wait to see in in the spring! Food was great. Friendly staff!!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Absolutely Beautiful!
Probably the best Mike Strantz design by far! Beautiful course layout, with multiple places to tee it up! If you are anywhere near the Richmond area, I highly recommend this course for anyones future rounds!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fall Golf
Played here after a rain in the morning and was cart path only. Fairways were wet and matted down.
Greens in good shape. Looking forward to playing here again when weather is better and fairways have more grass to hit off of.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
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Golf Packages
Richmond Golf Getaway Package
FROM $147 (USD)
RICHMOND, VA | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites – Richmond Airport and 2 rounds of golf at Royal New Kent Golf Club and The Club at Viniterra.
Golden Horseshoe Stay & Play Golf Package
FROM $217 (USD)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection and 2 rounds of golf at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - Gold & Green Courses.
Williamsburg Golf Around Package
FROM $217 (USD)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA | Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodations at Kingsmill Resort and 4 rounds of golf at Royal New Kent Golf Club, Kingsmill Resort – River Course, Golden Horseshoe – Gold Course, and The Club at Viniterra.
Kingsmill Resort Stay & Play Golf Package
FROM $247 (USD)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Kingsmill Resort and 2 rounds of golf at Kingsmill Resort - Plantation & River Courses.
Lansdowne Resort Stay & Play Golf Package
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Course Layout
Thank you for the 5 stars! Strantz designed the course after two of his favorite Irish courses, Royal County Down and Ballybunion thus our tag line...golf Ireland in Virginia. We hope to see you back soon.