A golf club crowned the best in England has lodged plans to upgrade its facilities in a bid to continue hosting major competitions.<\/p>\n
Royal St George\u2019s in Sandwich has submitted proposals for a new greenkeeping area to ensure the course remains up to tournament standard.<\/p>\n
A new greenkeeping facility could be added to the golf club if plans are approved. Picture: National Club Golfer<\/p>\n
Currently, the team\u2019s facilities sit within the main cluster of buildings alongside the clubhouse and shop.<\/p>\n
The club now wants to separate those services to improve its layout and operations.<\/p>\n
The application sets out plans for the new project near the driving range, improving traffic flow and safety between visitors and greenkeepers.<\/p>\n
Within the 3,500 sq ft site, Royal St George\u2019s hopes to build a machinery store, covered storage bays, water tanks, a pump house and a fuel store.<\/p>\n
Twenty car parking spaces for greenkeeping staff would also be added if Dover District Council (DDC) approves the scheme.<\/p>\n
Documents explain how the club wants to enhance its grounds to strengthen its appeal as the nation\u2019s top course.<\/p>\n
The scheme is earmarked for land near the club\u2019s driving range. Picture: Kent Design Studio<\/p>\n
Permission has been sought to \u201cbring the facilities up to a modern standard befitting that of a golf club which hosts major competitions\u201d.<\/p>\n
The project is also described as a \u201csustainable form of development\u201d that will support the club\u2019s future needs.<\/p>\n
DDC is expected to make a decision on the plans by March 2026.<\/p>\n
KentOnline previously reported how Royal St George\u2019s was named England\u2019s best golf club<\/a> by the National Club Golfer (NCG).<\/p>\n The course, which opened in 1887, has hosted the Open Championship 15 times – most recently in 2021.<\/p>\n