Royal New Kent Golf Club
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Formerly known as The Tradition Golf Club At Royal New Kent
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Reviewer Photos
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18th tee box Photo submitted by G0lfGuy on 05/11/2026
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Yep, there is a fairway out there somewhere. Photo submitted by JustaGOONER on 09/06/2025
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One of the best Par 3's in the country. Photo submitted by JustaGOONER on 09/06/2025
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Photo submitted by chrisfx811 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by chrisfx811 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by chrisfx811 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by Brandon5190657 on 05/15/2025
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Photo submitted by u000006821770 on 01/27/2025
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Photo submitted by u000006821770 on 01/27/2025
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Photo submitted by u000006821770 on 01/27/2025
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Photo submitted by michael7151911 on 10/17/2024
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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
This course is amazing in many ways, beautiful and hard but fun!
This course is amazing in many ways, now that being said it’s beautiful and hard. It’s the only course when I got done playing, I said it kicked my butt and I was smiling, I can’t wait to play it again.
5 Star all the way and great people who run the course and club house!
A CHALLENGING COURSE IN GREAT CONDITION
An extremely tough test of golf for a senior golfer, the course is very fair and in tip-top shape,
RGBF5938A96AD22464F, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
The Best Keeps Improving
It's only been a month since my last review of this course, one of my all-time favorites, but I thought I'd update on a couple things.
The conditions continue to get even better with the greens rolling really well and the bunker sand now plays perfectly firm and not too fluffy.
The service is top-notch, some of the friendliest group of folks I've encountered in the state so props to them all.
The food there is also excellent. One of the best golf course burgers I've ever had so be sure to eat while you are there, it's totally worth it!
If this course has been on your list to play for a while, GO PLAY IT! You'll be glad you finally did it!
Your feedback is important to us, Back9Ben. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Grandson’s first round of golf
Introduced my grandson to golf. Couldn’t think of any other course to do so. The staff is great, the course is absolutely the best, and the food and beverages were fantastic.
A must play course. You won’t be disappointed.
Hello. We are beyond happy to hear you and your grandson enjoyed a great day at our course. Positive experiences make lifelong golfers. We look forward to many good times ahead with you and your grandson. We will pass on your kind words to those responsible so they can continue to help others enjoy great experiences at Royal New Kent Golf Club
Links style course in great shape
First 9 holes very reminiscent of toughest Irish links courses. Back nine much friendlier. Smooth putting, fine fairways and great design make this a real value.
georgedick, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
One for the bucket list!
Great from start to finish. Extra friendly and accommodating team managing this course, beautiful and clean facilities, and a difficult but rewarding course to fully test you for all you are worth.
Awesome!
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, duquettd! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
One of the Best!
The courses level of service starting off is excellent and extremely professional, great practice facility and friendly staff. The course is truly amazing (one of my new favorites) lots of high risk reward shots. Everything was in amazing condition from tee boxs to fairways to lightning fast greens with extreme undulation.
Hello, Andrew2641861. We are beyond happy to hear you enjoyed a great day at our course. Positive experiences make lifelong golfers. . We will pass on your kind words to those responsible so they can continue to help others enjoy great experiences at Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Slice of Ireland in Virginia - A Must Play!
My father has been fortunate enough to play several rounds in Ireland and Scotland while on vacation. I took him to Royal New Kent for his birthday and he still can’t stop raving about it!
We had a top notch experience start to finish. Chris the general manager was very welcoming. Due to my profession in health care I requested a separate cart and offered to pay extra for it but he wouldn’t allow it. The clubhouse is nice, although we didn’t stay inside very long. The range has plenty of room to shank any club you want.
The course is gorgeous. You won’t find anything like it nearby. You certainly have to have your A game to score well, but even if you aren’t the layout and the views are beautiful. To address some of the other posts regarding the layouts, here are a few tips:
1) Read about the course beforehand, and choose manageable tees
2) Request a tip sheet from the proshop which they will be happy to provide
3) Download YamaTrack for iPhone or Android prior to going. I’ve never used that app before or since but it’s worth it on this course
a. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yamatrack-mobile/id1067966869
b. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.l1inc.yamahacartgps&hl=en_US
4) Don’t take yourself too seriously. It’s a tough course, but just enjoy it
We happened to play on a day of 15 mph winds with intermittent rain and gusts up to 25 mph, so it was quite the incredible Irish Links experience. We’ll be back!
Your feedback is important to us, u000005906469. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
First time playing
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Greens were in excellent shape and running true. Fairways were in good shape and there were quite a few blind shots. We did not have a hole layout which made it difficult to determine layout of the hole.
Would like to return to play this course again now that we have a better idea of where the trouble is on the holes.
Hi tmban. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Fun!!
What a course! Tough but a lot of fun. No two shots are the same. Leave your frustrations at home and enjoy!
Thank you for your review, braley26. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Royal New Kent Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Great round
Had a great time on a great, not easy, course. Tee to green in great shape. Great deal on GolfNow...
Would play again in a heartbeat.
Hi, u314160080040. Let us first start by thanking you for the great review. This is the experience we strive to provide. We partnered with GolfNow because we believe in offering our golfers the best opportunities in golf, whether that be with our website or our partner’s. We will continue to work hard and create an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Royal New Kent Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, MontanaMoe! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club!
New favorite
Just played here for the second time, and I’ve gotta say that it’s now my favorite course in the RVA area. First trip here is daunting as the holes have obstacles and turns, and you don’t know the course. But coming back for a second time is a blast. The obstacles make for creative golf, and the conditions will challenge you (had a 337yd drive with wind on #1, 270yd (well-hit) drive against wind and light rain several holes later). Impeccable fairways and greens right now. Management and staff are cool good people, the best around. Will be returning as frequently as possible.
Your feedback is important to us, lggammon10. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Little Bit of Ireland in VA
This was my first time playing Royal New Kent and I will be returning every chance I get. I'm from the Virginia Beach area and the drive was entirely worth it to experience what this course had to offer and the friendliness of the staff. Beautiful views from every hole, one of the most challenging layouts and great conditions all around. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
BOkcPyC5EjCsDatbB8As, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Golf Royal New Kent and be transported to a far-off place
Treat yourself to a delightful and beautiful, challenging round of golf. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Many holes feature rambling stone walls, meandering brooks, blind approaches obscured by daisy-and gorse-covered hills and spectacular vistas. To play here in Tidewater Virginia, you may feel as if transported to western Ireland. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, especially if you remain in the fairways.
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, 5ay5d3E7WD64YTZoMXc0! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Lovely, challenging course
We thoroughly enjoyed playing Royal New Kent conveniently located between Richmond and Williamsburg. The staff was friendly and helpful and the carts were equipped with ball washers, club cleaners and, even amidst the Covid health measures, had bottled water which was a welcome and thoughtful touch.
The course was in very good shape and, though the land is generally flat in the Tidewater region, was hilly—we were glad to have taken carts. Many of the holes are reminiscent of ones we’ve played in Ireland, featuring rambling stone walls, uneven topography with blind shots, punitive rough, abundant wildlife and scenic views. A challenging, beautiful course that we will eagerly play again.
Hello, 5ay5d3E7WD64YTZoMXc0. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Royal New Kent Golf Club!
tommymikel
One of the best courses I have played in my fifty years of golf. Great course conditions, friendly staff and great food at the pub!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, 6wsMG6ZFQXmbo2FkkW3m! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club!
Beat public course in Virginia
The renovation of Royal New Kent would make Mike Strantz proud. The greens are better than any private course I have played in the last two years... and the layout is by far the most unique, thought provoking and creative layout in the commonwealth. The staff takes care of us every time we drive 90miles to play (8 rounds in the last two months). Despite the other great courses in the area, we only play RNK. It’s hard to pass up! 5 stars, no question about it!!
Hello, jbschools. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Royal New Kent Golf Club!
Truly feels like Ireland in Virginia!
Having been fortunate enough to play a few links courses in Ireland, this was truly the closest experience I have found on this side of the atlantic. The course is both fun and challenging, with every hole providing a unique layout. The course does an excellent job incorporating the terrain into the experience, and the staff is world class. Cant wait to come back!
Hello, TylerVB73. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Royal New Kent Golf Club!
It truly feels like Ireland in Virginia!
Amazing course, amazing staff, and an amazing day overall. Some friends and I played this course on a day where the weather conditions were questionable at best (tropical storm off the coast), and even with the previous day having been a complete washout, the course was in amazing shape. Having been fortunate enough to have played a few links courses in Ireland, I can say that this is without question the closest I have come to that experience on this side of the Atlantic. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. And the course is without a doubt one of the most fun you'll find in the Mid atlantic, with every hole providing a different challenge / layout, and the conditions are phenomenal. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great golf experience in Virginia.
Your feedback is important to us, TylerVB73. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.
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Your feedback is important to us, OagEFGdX14ueL1ie0H4s. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Royal New Kent Golf Club.