No 53 - Royal Cinque Ports

Recent improvements to the course and clubhouse are excellent. The sleeping giant, Royal Cinque Ports has hosted the Open twice and is a must-play

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53 ROYAL CINQUE PORTS

Architect: Hunter 2006 position: 79 Stats: 6,498 yds; par 71; SSS 71 GF: £65-£110 T: 01304 374007 W: royalcinqueports.com Having hosted the Open Championship in 1909 and 1920 but not since, Royal Cinque Ports is something of a sleeping giant.

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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.