Manston Golf Centre

Kent’s Premier Golf & Family Entertainment Destination

Manston Golf Centre stands as Kent’s ultimate golf and family entertainment destination, combining championship-level practice facilities with award-winning adventure golf in the heart of Thanet. Home to Kent’s finest TopTracer driving range, the challenging 9-hole Greensole Course, and the spectacular Rascal Bay Adventure Golf, this comprehensive facility caters to golfers of all abilities and families seeking unforgettable experiences. Located on the main road into Thanet, Manston Golf Centre has earned recognition as the region’s premier practice venue, attracting everyone from complete beginners to tournament professionals.

The Greensole Course – Strategic 9-Hole Challenge

The Greensole Course offers an exceptional 2,479-yard layout featuring six par-4s and three par-3s designed to challenge and inspire golfers of every skill level. Built on sand for superior drainage, the course remains playable year-round with water hazards on three holes and strategically placed bunkers creating tactical decisions throughout your round. Four different tee options allow players to customize their experience, from relaxed front tees for beginners to challenging back tees for experienced golfers seeking to test their skills against this well-designed layout.

TopTracer Technology – Kent’s Finest Driving Range

• Industry-Leading Technology: Every bay features TopTracer ball-tracking technology used on professional tours
• Virtual Golf Experience: Play iconic courses including Pebble Beach and Royal St George’s
• Interactive Games: Nearest the pin, longest drive, points games, and global leaderboards
• Practice Excellence: Premium Callaway range balls and Airflex mats for authentic feel
• Professional Recognition: Regularly referred to as Kent’s best driving range by golf professionals

Par Golf Academy & Custom Fitting Excellence

The Par Golf Academy features top-quality PGA professionals utilizing cutting-edge C-Swing video technology and FlightScope launch monitors for comprehensive coaching programs. As custom fitting specialists for Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, Mizuno, Cobra, Titleist, Srixon, Cleveland, Wilson, and Odyssey, the centre provides demo clubs in every loft, lie, and flex imaginable. The dedicated coaching and fitting studios ensure every golfer receives personalized instruction and equipment perfectly suited to their swing and playing style.

Rascal Bay Adventure Golf – Award-Winning Family Fun

Rascal Bay Adventure Golf delivers an unforgettable Swedish-designed experience featuring 18 challenging holes through pirate, safari, and dinosaur zones. Navigate past cannons, octopus, snakes, skulls, waterfalls, volcanoes, and the famous rafts where families pull themselves across the bay. Regularly described as the best adventure golf course visitors have ever played, Rascal Bay provides excitement for toddlers through grandparents, with wheelchair accessibility and special arrangements for visitors with learning difficulties or autism.

The Tenth Café & Bar – Panoramic Dining Experience

The Tenth Café & Bar offers exceptional dining with indoor and outdoor seating areas, plus an upstairs balcony providing stunning views across the golf course and Pegwell Bay. Famous for gourmet burgers alongside comprehensive hot and cold food options, the restaurant serves as the perfect base for families, golf societies, and corporate groups. The venue prides itself on being family-friendly while maintaining high culinary standards for all golf centre users and visitors.

Complete Thanet Coastal Experience

Explore the historic seaside towns of Margate with its Turner Contemporary gallery and vintage amusements. Discover charming Broadstairs with its beautiful bays and Charles Dickens connections. Visit the royal harbor at Ramsgate with its marina and Georgian architecture. Experience the medieval cathedral city of Canterbury just 15 miles away. Enjoy seaside dining in Whitstable famous for its oysters, or explore the historic Cinque Port of Sandwich. Complete your Kent golf experience at nearby Royal St George’s Golf Club.

Professional Services & Membership Benefits

Coaching Programs: Comprehensive lesson packages from beginner courses to advanced instruction using latest video analysis and launch monitor technology.

Custom Fitting: Expert fitting services for all major golf brands with extensive demo selection and FlightScope analysis.

Membership Options: Pay-and-play accessibility plus membership schemes for regular players seeking handicap development and competition play.

Corporate Services: Golf society packages, team building events, and corporate coaching programs with full hospitality services.

Additional Information

• Course Details: The Greensole – 2,479 yards, 6 par-4s, 3 par-3s with water features
• Established: 2003
• Course Construction: Built on sand for exceptional drainage and year-round play
• Driving Range: TopTracer technology in every bay with floodlighting
• Adventure Golf: 18-hole Swedish-designed Rascal Bay with themed zones
• Technology: FlightScope launch monitors, C-Swing video analysis, TopTracer ball tracking
• Custom Fitting: Specialists for 10+ major golf brands with comprehensive demo selection
• Coaching: Par Golf Academy with qualified PGA professionals
• Dining: The Tenth Café & Bar with panoramic views over Pegwell Bay
• Family Facilities: Adventure golf, junior classes, family dining options
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible facilities and special needs arrangements
• Location: Main Thanet gateway, 5 miles from coastal towns, 15 miles from Canterbury
• Parking: Extensive free on-site parking
• Recognition: Kent’s premier driving range and adventure golf destination