Prince's Golf Club has unveiled a new 18-hole championship course, 'The Laddie', as part of its ongoing transformation into a premier golf destination in England. This development marks a significant milestone for the historic Kent links, which has a rich history of hosting major golf events. The course is a composite routing, carefully designed by The R&A and golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert, to bring together the best holes from the club's three existing nine-hole loops: Himalayas, Shore, and Dunes. The layout will be used for selected championships and will also be available for public play at select times, aiming to create a dedicated championship test. The announcement comes as Prince's prepares to host the 2030 Walker Cup, further solidifying its status as a modern championship destination. The club has undergone major transformations in recent years, with significant investments from the McGuirk family and design influence from Martin Ebert, resulting in consistently excellent conditioning across all three nines. The Himalayas loop, once considered the weakest, is now a standout. The new course, named after P.B. 'Laddie' Lucas, a celebrated figure in club folklore, is designed to maintain the essence of the property while offering a championship-worthy test. Prince's aims to be seen as one of the UK's true modern championship destinations, and the creation of 'The Laddie' is a step towards that vision. The club's investments in its wider offering, including clubhouse upgrades, practice facilities, and accommodation, further support this goal. While Prince's has a rich history, including hosting the Open Championship in 1932, the club is now focused on the future, with the potential to bring The Open back to Sandwich Bay after almost a century. The creation of 'The Laddie' is a testament to Prince's commitment to excellence and its desire to be at the forefront of modern golf.
