The Hagen 54 took place this year and was a completely unique experience across three world class golf courses. How did the event go from your perspective?

Considering it was the first year, the event exceeded expectations. The three courses worked very closely together to ensure a seamless experience for players and, as you can imagine, coordinating the movement of 180 golfers across three championship links venues requires detailed planning and strong collaboration.

There were challenges, as there always are with a new concept, but the overall feedback from players and partners was extremely positive. It validated the idea and confirmed that the region has both the infrastructure and the quality of golf required to deliver something genuinely distinctive.

Following the success of the first edition, how do you see Hagen 54 evolving in 2026 and what opportunities does it create for Prince’s and for the wider Kent coastline as a golfing destination?

Hagen 54 is a uniquely powerful way of showcasing three world class links courses within such close proximity. It helps educate golfers on how accessible the Kent coastline is and how easily these courses can be experienced together as a destination.

Looking ahead to 2026, the focus will be on refining the experience rather than changing the format, building on what worked well in year one. For Prince’s and the wider region, it creates a strong platform to position Kent as a true links destination on par with any in Great Britain and Ireland.

Prince’s has been confirmed as the 2030 host of the Walker Cup. What does bringing this prestigious match to the club mean for you and how does it build on the redevelopment and championship pedigree that Prince’s has established over the years?

To be selected as host of the Walker Cup is a huge honour and a major milestone for the club. It is the world’s leading amateur match and being entrusted with it reflects the journey Prince’s has been on over the past 15 years.

Following significant redevelopment, hosting major championships such as the Women’s Amateur Championship and Open Championship Final Qualifying, and now welcoming the Walker Cup, underlines the club’s championship credentials.

It firmly places Prince’s among an elite group of venues and shines a spotlight on this corner of the Kent coastline.

With interest growing from golfers travelling from the UK, Europe and further afield, how important is The Lodge at Prince’s in offering a complete stay and play experience for visitors looking to explore Kent and the southeast of England?

The Lodge is central to delivering a complete stay and play experience at Prince’s. It has been designed with golfers in mind, offering comfortable modern accommodation, quality dining and a relaxed atmosphere, all on site. As a base, it is ideal for golfers looking to experience Prince’s alongside the other Open Championship venues nearby. With excellent transport connections to London, major airports and the Channel Tunnel, it also makes the destination highly accessible for both UK and international visitors.

Combined with the course, the service and the setting overlooking Sandwich Bay, it provides a true golfing retreat.