Trying to keep this concept out of the realm of dreamsville and wanting an all-year round course which will suit me into old age, I have to go for a flatish course, that drains well, is affordable, isn't over-run by touristas, isn't too hot, isn't too difficult and near a place I wouldn't mind living.
Chappers' call on Deal is quite good, of course Sandwich would be as well - maybe slightly better, but I don't know have a good feel for the membership.
I always liked Woking for this as well, but I am not convinced I want to live in the London burbs and commuting out from the city sounds like too much of a hassle
Rye may be a fine choice, same for Brancaster - I really like that part of the country.
I quite like Huntercombe for this as well, but the trees would eventually wear me down.
I reckon I would do research on the above and see what gives in terms gaining membership (I suspect at least a few I may not be able to join), type of membership, how the club/course is run etc.
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