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Golf Courses Near Brighton

There are 35 golf courses within 50km of Brighton, spanning Brighton and the East Sussex coast.

Brighton has 35 golf courses within 50km (about 31 miles). They reach across West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent. We have a hole count for 13 of them. Of those, 7 have 18 holes and 5 have 9 holes. Courses without a map position are left out, so the real total may be higher.

The closest course is East Brighton Golf Club, 2.5km away. West Hove Golf Club is 5.5km out, and Dyke Golf Club is 6.6km out. Listed green fees run from £20 at Chiddingfold Golf Club to £60 at East Brighton Golf Club. However, prices change by season, so check with the club. The oldest listed founding year is 1888, at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club.

Planning a round near Brighton? Read coastal golf in the UK, our guide to golf courses in England and municipal golf courses in the UK. Each one adds context that a directory list cannot, because it covers more than distance.

Golf courses near Brighton

Showing the 24 closest of 35 courses within 50km of Brighton.
All 35 golf courses within 50km of Brighton

Driving ranges near Brighton

We list 3 driving ranges within 50km of Brighton. Each has a map and a link to its own website for current prices.

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Golf near Brighton in numbers

By distance from Brighton, 4 are within 10km of the centre, 6 are 10 to 25km out and 25 are 25 to 50km out. Because these are straight-line figures, the drive is usually longer.

The courses fall in four counties. West Sussex holds the most (13), while the rest are in East Sussex (12), Surrey (8) and Kent (2).

5 list a par, from 27 to 72. Because tees differ from club to club, treat these figures as a guide.

4 of the 35 courses have a listed founding year, from 1888 to 1895. 4 of them were founded before 1900. However, the rest have no year on record, so the oldest club here may be older than it looks.

The closest other city pages are Portsmouth (67km), London (76km) and Southampton (90km). Courses between two cities can appear on both pages, since each page covers its own 50km circle.

Each page measures from one point in the centre of Brighton, and a course appears only if it has a map position. As a result, a club just outside the circle is not listed here, although it may be on a neighbouring page.

Golf near Brighton — common questions

How many golf courses are near Brighton?

The directory lists 35 golf courses within 50km of Brighton. They span West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent. However, the figure only counts courses with a map position.

How far is the nearest golf course to Brighton?

The nearest listed course is East Brighton Golf Club, 2.5km (1.5 miles) from the centre of Brighton. However, distances are in a straight line, so the drive is longer.

What is the cheapest green fee near Brighton?

The cheapest listed green fee near Brighton is £20, at Chiddingfold Golf Club. Fees change by season, so confirm the price with the club.

Are there 9-hole courses near Brighton?

Yes. We list five 9-hole courses within 50km of Brighton. The closest is Burgess Hill Golf Academy, 17km away.

Which is the oldest golf club near Brighton?

Of the clubs with a listed founding year, the oldest near Brighton is Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, founded in 1888.

What is the most expensive green fee near Brighton?

The highest listed green fee near Brighton is £60, at East Brighton Golf Club. It is the top figure we hold, so it may not be the highest in the area.