At the turn of the 19th century, it was decided that a new links should be built at Sandwich, nex door to Royal St. George's. The new Prince's Golf Club would welcome ladies, juniors and men. Charles Hutchings and Percy Lucas laid out the course on land donated by the Earl of Guildford. The 18-hole course, stretching out to almost 7,000 yards, opened for play in 1907.
The military commandeered the course during both World Wars; it was virtually obliterated during the Second World War. However, in 1932, Prince's Golf Club proudly hosted its first and only Open Championship. "The Squire," Gene Sarazen, was the eventual winner. Sarazen continued his winning streak, becoming the first player to win all four majors.
Sir Guy Campbell and John Morrison were commissioned to re-build Prince's after the devastation of the Second World War and, incredibly, they were able to save 17 of the original greens and incorporate them into the new 27-hold layout. They have created a classic "links and a half," with raised greens, rippled fairways, deep bunkers, and naturally, that famous links rough.
At the turn of the 19th century, it was decided that a new links should be built at Sandwich, nex door to Royal St. George's. The new Prince's Golf Club would welcome ladies, juniors and men. Charles Hutchings and Percy Lucas laid out the course on land donated by the Earl of Guildford. The 18-hole course, stretching out to almost 7,000 yards, opened for play in 1907.
The military commandeered the course during both World Wars; it was virtually obliterated during the Second World War. However, in 1932, Prince's Golf Club proudly hosted its first and only Open Championship. "The Squire," Gene Sarazen, was the eventual winner. Sarazen continued his winning streak, becoming the first player to win all four majors.
Sir Guy Campbell and John Morrison were commissioned to re-build Prince's after the devastation of the Second World War and, incredibly, they were able to save 17 of the original greens and incorporate them into the new 27-hold layout. They have created a classic "links and a half," with raised greens, rippled fairways, deep bunkers, and naturally, that famous links rough.
At the turn of the 19th century, it was decided that a new links should be built at Sandwich, nex door to Royal St. George's. The new Prince's Golf Club would welcome ladies, juniors and men. Charles...