“One of my favourite links courses. Straight out and straight back, the inward nine, especially if there is a wind against, is perhaps as formidable as anything in British golf.”

“After another opportunity of playing over the Deal course I am still of the opinion I have previously expressed, that it is the best course in England.”

“Golf at Deal is very good indeed – fine, straight-ahead, long hitting golf wherein the fives are likely to be many and the fours few”