London Gatwick (LGW)
75 km · ~70 min transfer
≈ €75
One way, taxi/shuttle
GBP 150–280
The Mermaid Inn
≈ €810
Transfer + hotel + green fee
About the Course
Rye Golf Club was founded in 1894 and the original design is credited to 25-year-old Harry Colt, making it his inaugural work before he went on to design or remodel dozens of the world's great courses. With a measly par of 68 and a layout measuring over 6,300 yards, Rye has to be one of the toughest courses in Britain. The course occupies a narrow strip of linksland between Camber Sands and the Romney Marsh, with tight fairways, deep bunkers, and a wind that seems to blow from every direction. It is a thoroughly private club — visitors are only possible on introduction from a member, making a round here one of the most coveted experiences in British golf.
Gallery
Course Highlights
Awards & Recognition
- Top 25 Links GB&I
Visitor Information
Guest Policy: Strictly private. Visitors only by introduction from a member. No cold inquiries entertained.
Best months to visit
Where to Stay
The Mermaid Inn
A historic 15th-century inn in the medieval town of Rye, a short drive from the links.
GBP 150–280
per night
Where to Eat
Rye Golf Club Dining Room
On-siteMembers-only dining room in one of English golf's most characterful clubhouses.
Traditional British