Royal New Kent Golf Club

Great day at the course. Play was pretty slow though not unexpected with the overall difficulties on the course. Some difficult to judge angles, very elevated greens and very challenging putting on the greens. The course played fairly, though it is a continuous challenge.

I love RNK--and it's not for the faint of heart because it is extremely challenging. There are a lot of blind shots, elevation changes, and bad bounces in the fairways due to the slopes. Generally, you need to take extra club either because of wind you can't feel, an uphill shot, carries, or false fronts on several of the approach shots. I've played it enough over the years (before and after it's reopening) that I know which side of the hole to favor. The course was in good shape, except the bunkers needed a little TLC. The greens were running a tad on the quick side and seemed to have a little more subtle movement then I remember. The only reason I rated it a 4 vs 5 was because there was a foursome in front of me that had a hole open in front of them after #2 and I believe 2-3 holes open after #5. I finally played through them on #8 and didn't catch up to the group in front of them until #15. They weren't marshaling, but I did tell the starter how slow they were when I made the turn. The course was simply too hard for their skill level. It made for a "hit-and-sit" front 9. RNK is a favorite and I will continue to return, but will try to play during the week instead of the weekend for a better experience.

Everything about the round was excellent. The course was in the best condition I have seen it in years (and it is usually in good condition). They are not sending groups out on top of each other, so wasn’t rushed or slow. Overall, it was a great day of golfing. Favorite hole is #17, tough, but so fun to go for it!

Great challenge. Best overall staff i've encointered. Thourough, helpful with a great pro shop. Keep the ball in the fairway. There are plenty of fairway lies that are not flat and pose their own challenges. Roigh unforgiving . Geeat layput. Highly recommended.

I’ve played on some of the best courses in the Southeast.

This course is unfairly difficult because there is no GPS the scorecards have no layouts. You are on most holes playing blind. It’s probably a good course if you are a regular but as someone playing it the first time from out of town I left after 9 holes and went somewhere else.

One of my favorite courses. Great Strantz course brought back from the dead. Fairways coming around, bunkers need a bit of attention. Greens were a bit slow compared to last time I played. I am a bit worried about some very invasive weeds getting into the greens, especially par 3 15th. They need to be taken care of soon. Range was closed and those in clubhouse didn’t know why. I would hate to see RNK go back in conditions when the folks there did such a wonderful job bringing it back. Didn’t have time for the pub this time but it has been good in the past.

April 14, 2022 – Just completed our 7-day golf trip to beautiful Virginia playing Williamsburg National Yorktown and Jamestown Courses, Ford's Colony, Golden Horseshoe Green and Gold courses, The Club at Viniterra finishing at Royal New Kent Golf Club.

Our travel group typically plays 30 to 37 new courses each year in the USA, Canada and Europe. Never have we experienced anything like Royal New Kent Golf Club. The front 9 is unlike anything we have played. Reminiscent of landscapes in Ireland, each hope has its own unique and incredible beauty, with heather and other grasses that boarder pot bunkers and well-guarded bunker greens. Elevation changes on each hole will challenge your club selection and wits as target golf is required here. Rolling greens are generous in size.

The back 9 is uniquely different from the front 9 resembling Irish links. Wider fairways will allow you hit bombs off the tee but be aware target golf on second or third shots is required as rolling greens are undulating, some with high elevation changes so pin seeking shots are required to score well.

Teed off at 11:50, about 40 degrees and 15 to 20 mph winds... WOW! Had a wonderful time though. Course was in the best condition I've ever played it in. Always very challenging and enjoyable. Will definitely return because I had par on the last two holes!

It's like somebody designed the course in 2k then built it in the real world! Amazing!

A bit cold and windy. But love the layout. Staff was great!

Course was great condition for March and staff was extremely cordial. The course layout needs to be somewhere…on the card, at the tee or GPS. The fairways are generous. Too many elevated greens. A couple of the par 3’s are too similar…down hill etc. The 10th green reminds me of a putt putt course. The severity needs to be lessened. The average golfer is not “welcome”.

Absolutely love the course. It had a lot of pleasant surprises. I wish I lived close by so I can join their membership. It was worth the trip from Ohio. It is on par with some of the best courses I have played before, which include Golf Digest top 100 courses to play.

7hc. Familiar Strantz design-lots of up/down and somewhat blind tee shots and approach shots. For winter, the conditions were really excellent. Much better than other area courses. Fairways were dry and the greens really smooth and true. If you play the right tees, and keep it out of the bunkers, it's very playable. Misses are very penal, though. I had the place almost to myself and had a blast.

I remember this course and how challenging it was. Not for the faint of heart.

Great course layout. Pace of play was an issue. Although it was off season and there were a lot of singles behind 3 and 4 somes creating an issue on pace of play. Suggest teaming these singles together to improve everyone’s experience. Nearly hit twice even though we were waiting on a walking single that insisted on playing the champion tees!