6,761 yards • Par 72

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, in Sandwich, is but an 8-iron from the more famous Open Championship test that is Royal St George's. It enjoys a great deal of exposure thanks to its more famous neighbour, but there are those believe it to be a better test of golf than the Open links. Royal Cinque Ports has been at Deal since the dawn of time and is, quite simply, a mesmerising links offering in the finest of traditions. The last word, however, should go to the legendary James Braid, who said: "After another opportunity of playing over the Deal course I am still of the opinion I have previously expressed, that it is the best course in England."

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