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It ’ s tee time ... THE BEST GOLF COURSES IN SUSSEX cont .
THE VIEW AT SEAFORD HEAD www . the-view . co . uk // 01323 890139
With some of the most breathtaking views in Sussex , Seaford Head Golf Course is an undulating downland / links style course on the cliffs of Seaford . The Seven Sisters can be seen from the 13th , 14th and 15th holes , and the famous 18th hole has an extended vista over Seaford bay and beyond to Brighton .
Designed and constructed in 1887 , this golfing links is steeped in recent and ancient history – from its Saxon camp to its use during the war , Seaford Head has an energy all of its own . You will never tire of teeing off from the 18th , some 300 feet above sea level , and watching your drive soar down 150 feet to the fairway below .
The View at Seaford Head
The View at Seaford Head is open to the public seven days a week offering a full menu of breakfasts , lunches and dinners , and is perfect for a quick coffee or business meeting . With floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm welcome , the restaurant prides itself on offering a full menu all day .
WEST SUSSEX GOLF COURSE www . westsussexgolf . co . uk // 01798 872563
Since 1931 , the West Sussex Golf Course – also known as Pulborough – has been catering marvellously for its golf-minded members . The course itself was designed by Guy Campbell ( the man behind Killarney and Princes ) and Cecil Hutchinson ( who also designed Gleneagles and Turnberry ).
The end result is that the West Sussex Golf Course has garnered itself a reputation for being one of the most natural yet playable courses in the country . That ’ s quite an accolade considering there are over 2,500 courses in the UK altogether .
ROYAL ASHDOWN FOREST GOLF CLUB www . royalashdown . co . uk // 01342 822018
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club has two great courses to enjoy , both of which have been named in the top 100 courses in England . Set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest , the club has been enjoyed for over 125 years , and the natural heather , hollows , and pools that are found around the course are at once both beautiful and challenging .
The two courses are known as The Old Course and The West Course . Both have their own challenges , both are lovely to play on , and it ’ s difficult to choose between them , although the absence of bunkers on the Old Course might sway your decision .
SELSEY GOLF CLUB www . selseygolfclub . co . uk // 01243 602165
Selsey Golf Course is a truly beautiful , but testing 9-hole links type course . Situated next to the coast , with stunning views of the Sussex Downs as a backdrop , it has multiple tee positions , a par of 68 over 18 holes , and was once owned by Max Faulkner , who was Open Golf Champion in 1951 . One of the key features of the course was a present left by the Luftwaffe during the second world war ; a 64-foot crater now known as Davison ’ s Pool – you can drive over this on the 8th and 17th holes .
Selsey Golf Club
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