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The best golf courses in Sussex (2026)

Sussex is a historic county in South East England and although it has a long coastline, strangely enough it does not have a lot of links courses. Sussex is home to quaint, historic villages, stunning coastline and gently rolling inland hills. Sussex is great for golf as this coastal county is the sunniest place in the United Kingdom. Established in 1887, Brighton & Hove Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Sussex. Its a 9-hole downland-links course with 18 tees. Read more
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Club image West Sussex Golf Club

West Sussex Golf Club

8.88
Sussex18 holes
Great clubhouseGolf course architect: Guy Campbell, C. K. Hutchison, S. V. Hotchkin
maddent1stSteel

Handicap 10

"So unlike many of the other Surrey courses that are so blighted by aircraft, rail and road noise."

28 Nov 2025Read full review
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Club image Seaford Head Golf Course

Seaford Head Golf Course

8.39
Sussex18 holes
Great value for moneyGolf course architect: Mr. Thompson of Felixstowe

Everything about the top golf courses in Sussex

When visiting Sussex for a golf break, make sure to play the following top golf courses in Sussex: West Sussex Golf Club, Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, Rye Golf Club, Piltdown and Seaford Head Golf Course. The highest density of good golf courses in Sussex can be found in the South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Park. When visiting Sussex, make sure to visit the ancient castles like Bodiam Castle and Arundel Castle, visit the medieval town of Rye, the Seven Sisters - a series of chalk cliffs by the English Channel - which are part of the South Downs and The Long Man of Wilmington. Sussex is fairly close to London, so it can easily by reached via London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Shoreham (Brighton City) and Southampton Airport.

How we rank the best 18-hole golf clubs in Sussex

This ranking of the best 18-hole golf clubs in Sussex is based on the overall score from verified golfer reviews and represents the total experience at a club. The ranking is calculated by aggregating scores across all categories, including course design, maintenance, hospitality, facilities, surroundings, and value for money. To be included in this list, a club must have a sufficient number of reviews to ensure a reliable and representative average.

How we rank the best golf courses in Sussex (Course Only)

This ranking isolates the quality of the playing surface from the rest of the club's amenities in Sussex. While our "Golf Club" rankings include factors like the clubhouse and hospitality, this "Course Only" list focuses exclusively on the architectural layout, hole variety, and turf conditions. It identifies the best-rated golf courses in Sussex for players who prioritize the technical challenge and design of the course above all else.

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