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May 25, 2026 – <\/strong>Prince\u2019s Golf Club<\/strong>, at en Sandwich Bay (Kent, England), host of the 1932 Open Championship and 2030 Walker Cup, has announced a new 18-hole championship composite course, The Laddie<\/strong>, created in collaboration with The R&A and architects Mackenzie & Ebert. The layout brings together the best holes from the existing nines \u2013 The Himalayas, Shore and Dunes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Prince\u2019s will allow golfers to experience the new routing – encompassing a selection of the best aspects of all three nines – at select times in the year. It will serve as the layout for select future championships hosted by Prince\u2019s.<\/p>\n Named \u201cThe Laddie,\u201d<\/strong> the championship course pays tribute to P.B. \u201cLaddie\u201d Lucas<\/strong>, one of Prince\u2019s most celebrated figures and a man whose life and legacy are deeply entwined with the club.<\/p>\n T<\/u><\/strong>he routing that will be used for The Laddie:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Born at Prince\u2019s and raised on the Kent links, Lucas went on to become a distinguished amateur golfer and RAF pilot. During World War II, after sustaining heavy damage to his Spitfire, he navigated back to Prince\u2019s Golf Club using his knowledge of the coastline and course, landing safely on the links – a remarkable moment that cemented his place in the club\u2019s history.<\/p>\n The layout draws from all three of Prince\u2019s renowned nine-hole loops, featuring five holes from The Himalayas, six from The Shore and seven from The Dunes. The routing is further defined by a series of challenging par 4s that demand precision from the tee and strategic approach play, adding to the course\u2019s championship test.<\/p>\n \u201cThe goal of \u2018The Laddie\u2019 is to create a home for championship golf at Prince\u2019s while maintaining the essence of the whole property,\u201d<\/em> says Rob McGuirk<\/strong>, general manager of Prince\u2019s Golf Club. \u201cWe believe we created something very special here and this specific routing will not only look to be among the best in the United Kingdom, but across the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The composite course follows investment to restored natural sandscrapes, extended fairways and surrounds, and refined rough management, delivering firmer, faster links conditions while honouring Prince\u2019s pre-war heritage which resulted in the club receiving England\u2019s \u201cGolf Course of the Year\u201d<\/em><\/strong> award in 2025.<\/p>\n Off the course, Prince\u2019s investment has spanned the entire facility. Most recently, the club completed an extensive clubhouse refurbishment, elevating the arrival and hospitality experience for members and guests.<\/p>\n Enhancements across the venue also include Toptracer<\/strong> technology on the driving range, an Odyssey putting studio<\/strong>, and the upcoming revitalisation of the club\u2019s on-site accommodation, The Lodge<\/strong> at Prince\u2019s, which provides 38 en-suite bedrooms and premium stay-and-play offerings.<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe the creation of \u2018The Laddie\u2019 is another crucial step towards Prince\u2019s reaching its true potential as a golf destination,\u201d<\/em>continues Rob McGuirk<\/strong>. \u201cOver the past decade, we have transformed our facility into a well-rounded escape for golf aficionados and travellers alike.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Prince\u2019s Golf Club<\/strong> is consistently recognised across all major Top 100 rankings in Great Britain and Ireland and continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the finest links venues in England.<\/p>\n May 25, 2026 – Prince\u2019s Golf Club, at en Sandwich Bay (Kent, England), host of the 1932 Open Championship and 2030 Walker Cup, has announced a new 18-hole championship composite course, The Laddie, created in collaboration with The R&A and architects Mackenzie & Ebert. 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