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Royal Cinque Ports from the air, the links running along the shore to Deal
Royal Cinque Ports · England

Former Open links · Kent

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

Deal, Kent, England · Area: London & the South East

  • Links
  • No handicap needed
  • Visitors Mon–Thu

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Can we play it?

Yes, Monday to Thursday. Groups of three or four play on Mondays and Thursdays; singles and twos on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. No handicap certificate is needed, but the club can turn away players who aren't competent. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Visitors Monday to Thursday. Mondays and Thursdays are for 3 and 4-balls; Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for 1 and 2-balls.

  • The catch

    A four-ball can only play on a Monday or Thursday, and the green fee is paid in full up front. Cancel inside 28 days and you lose half; inside 14 days, all of it.

  • Our tip

    Plan your Kent days around this one. Deal's 3 and 4-ball days are Monday and Thursday, while Royal St George's next door only takes visitors on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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At a glance

Checked 15 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Links
Visitor days
Mon–Thu (3–4 balls Mon & Thu; 1–2 balls Tue & Wed pm)
Handicap limit
No handicap required, but players must be proficient; the club can refuse access
Green fee
$390£295 · 2027 · checked 15 Oct 2026
Rates
2027 published rate: £295 Mon–Thu, 1 April – early October 2027. Off-season 2027 rates are not yet published (2026: £185 in March, £150 from 19 Oct to 10 Dec).
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
Local caddies available on request. Price not published.
Buggies and trolleys
Buggies, trolleys and hire clubs are bookable through the Professional's Shop. The booking page's course status says buggies are allowed only with a medical certificate.
Check-in
Professional's Shop, at least 15 minutes before your tee time
Nearest airport
London Gatwick (LGW) · 1 h 45 min

How to get a tee time

Put Royal Cinque Ports in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

  1. Build your trip

    Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Royal Cinque Ports goes into the plan.

  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Royal Cinque Ports's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm. On the day: Professional's Shop, at least 15 minutes before your tee time

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2027 dates to know

  • 124th Women's Amateur Championship (The R&A).June 2027 (dates to be confirmed)

FAQ

Can visitors play Royal Cinque Ports?
Yes, Monday to Thursday. Groups of 3 or 4 play on Mondays and Thursdays; singles and 2-balls on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Can you book Royal Cinque Ports for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Royal Cinque Ports in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Royal Cinque Ports is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
What handicap do we need?
None. But it's a championship links and the club can refuse players who aren't proficient.
What's the dress code?
Smart golf clothing and golf shoes. Trousers and shorts must be tailored, no denim, and men in shorts wear knee-length socks (sold in the pro shop). The clubhouse is smart casual.
Are caddies available?
Yes, local caddies on request. The club doesn't publish the fee.
Any closures in 2027?
Royal Cinque Ports hosts the 124th Women's Amateur Championship in 2027. The R&A hadn't confirmed dates when we checked; one local source says June 2027. Expect no visitor play that week.

Sources

  1. 1. Royal Cinque Ports: Green Fees15 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Royal Cinque Ports: Visitor Info (handicap, check-in, dress code, cancellations)15 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Royal Cinque Ports: Visit15 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Royal Cinque Ports: visitor tee-time booking15 Oct 2026
  5. 5. Golf Business News: R&A 2027 amateur championship venues15 Oct 2026

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