The Heritage Course at The London Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack Jr., and is the flagship of this premier Kent golf destination. It’s a bold, modern parkland course shaped in classic Nicklaus fashion – generous off the tee but demanding into the green, with plenty of water and strategic bunkering. Host to the 2008 and 2009 European Open and numerous other pro events, it’s tournament-tough but still enjoyable for amateurs thanks to five sets of tees. The opening holes ease you in, but the challenge ramps up from the 8th onwards, especially around the water-heavy final stretch. The par-3 17th over water is a highlight, and the 18th – a reachable par-5 with risk-reward all the way – is a thrilling closer. Greens are large, fast, and subtly contoured, requiring good distance control and confident putting. Conditioning is consistently excellent, and facilities are sleek and corporate-friendly. While it may lack old-world charm, the Heritage is a thoroughly modern classic that delivers big-scale drama and a championship feel.