Together with the outstanding views, the superb greens and the forgiving turf make Kington a 'must play' destination. The course provides a great test of golf, on a layout offering unrivalled views of seven historic Counties. The fast-draining heathland terrain renders the course playable throughout the year.
Although less than 6000 yards off the Competition tees, the course is rarely over-powered and provides a challenge because of the undulating ground; the mounding around the greens; and the ever-present gorse & fern lining the fairways. The greens are quick, relatively small and well-protected so approach shots need to be precise.
There are no sand bunkers or water-hazards at Kington but the course is defended by the contoured grass bunkers and the elements. The magnificent views can come at the price of a hilltop breeze!
Kington is a unique challenge and tests creativity and shot-making to the full. Precision from the tee and deftness around the greens are the keys to success.
The golf course at Kington is fascinating, fun, entertaining and challenging - all good reasons for Kington’s inclusion in many of the Golf World/Today's Golfer Top 100 Course rankings and in Golf Monthly’s list of ‘Hidden Gems’.
Hole |
White Yards White |
Yellow Yards Yellow |
Par |
Stroke Index S.I. |
Red Yards Red |
Par |
Stroke Index S.I. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 313 | 301 | 4 | 7 | 288 | 4 | 6 |
2 | 335 | 321 | 4 | 9 | 309 | 4 | 3 |
3 | 157 | 147 | 3 | 15 | 136 | 3 | 11 |
4 | 421 | 415 | 4 | 3 | 384 | 5 | 4 |
5 | 150 | 138 | 3 | 17 | 126 | 3 | 17 |
6 | 338 | 328 | 4 | 5 | 304 | 4 | 5 |
7 | 472 | 469 | 5 | 11 | 416 | 5 | 9 |
8 | 433 | 360 | 4 | 1 | 273 | 4 | 15 |
9 | 137 | 133 | 3 | 13 | 129 | 3 | 13 |
10 | 321 | 310 | 4 | 16 | 258 | 4 | 16 |
11 | 528 | 501 | 5 | 4 | 461 | 5 | 1 |
12 | 193 | 179 | 3 | 8 | 129 | 3 | 14 |
13 | 382 | 376 | 4 | 2 | 309 | 4 | 10 |
14 | 543 | 508 | 5 | 6 | 465 | 5 | 2 |
15 | 211 | 199 | 3 | 10 | 193 | 3 | 12 |
16 | 322 | 318 | 4 | 12 | 293 | 4 | 7 |
17 | 338 | 334 | 4 | 14 | 328 | 4 | 8 |
18 | 279 | 270 | 4 | 18 | 238 | 4 | 18 |
In | 3117 | 2995 | 36 | 2674 | 36 | ||
Out | 2756 | 2612 | 34 | 2365 | 35 | ||
Total | 5873 | 5607 | 70 | 5039 | 71 |