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Royal Blackheath Golf Club

Royal Blackheath Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom.

Royal Blackheath Golf Club, golf courses in London

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Mottingham · 0.7 km

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Royal Blackheath Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4456°, 0.0556°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Royal Blackheath Golf Club is a golf club located in Eltham, England within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It was founded in 1608, making it the oldest golf club in England and the world.

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Background

History

There is evidence of golf being played at Blackheath since 1603, soon after the accession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne. The Royal Blackheath Golf Club was formally instituted in 1608, and was originally based in Blackheath. However, many early records were destroyed in a late 18th century fire. The club was granted royal status during the reign of Queen Victoria in 1857. In 1923, the club moved to its current location in Eltham. The same year, several clubs in Kent, including Royal Blackheath, also formed the Association of South Eastern Golf Clubs. The club has since participated in various competitions administered by these organizations.

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Coordinates
51.4456, 0.0556
District
Greenwich
Parish
Greenwich, unparished area
Postcode
SE9 5AF
Parliamentary constituency
Eltham and Chislehurst
Nearest railway station
Mottingham0.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Royal Blackheath Golf Club?
Royal Blackheath Golf Club is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE9 5AF), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
Who owns Royal Blackheath Golf Club?
Royal Blackheath Golf Club is owned by Members.
How do I get to Royal Blackheath Golf Club?
The nearest railway station is Mottingham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE9 5AF.