About the Club

North Foreland Golf Club started out as just a wealthy man’s playground filled with gothic ‘ruins’ and castles. It was after the land was passed to several different landowners, it started its transformation into the golf club we all know and love today.

Humble Origins

Founded in 1903, this corner of East Kent on which the golf course stands today, is steeped in history. Kingsgate, once a poor fishing village, became the 18th century grand estate of Lord Holland. At the end of the 19th century, part of the estate was purchased by Sir William Capel Slaughter, founder of the international law firm Slaughter and May, and where, in 1903, he laid out the first golf course at North Foreland.

Course of History

On the death of Sir William, Lord Northcliffe, a newspaper magnate and owner of the Times and several other publications, moved into his summer retreat at Elmwood in Reading Street. In 1918 he purchased and enlarged the golf course, building a new clubhouse, then a single storey building from which, during World War II, club members would sit on the veranda watching skywards as the Battle of Britain raged overhead.

Past Games, Future Trophies 

The Club has played a pivotal role in shaping what the game is today – namely, the Ryder Cup, which features Abe Mitchell on the lid, a memorial to a great professional golf player who worked at North Foreland Golf Club.

Adult and Junior Safeguarding Policies

At North Foreland we pride ourselves on ensuring we have up to date policies on safeguarding Adults & Juniors whilst on the premises. You can find more about our policies here;  /uploads/northforeland/File/Club-Template--Safeguarding-Adults-Policy.docx &  /uploads/northforeland/File/NFGC Children and young people safeguarding policy.docx

and our Club Welfare Officer's details are listed on the Junior Coaching Page.