Founded 133 years ago in 1892, its name derives from Deal's membership of an ancient group of trading towns granted special privileges by the medieval English monarchs, known as the Cinque Ports.

Two more were scheduled for 1938 and 1949, but both were relocated when abnormally high tides inundated the course; both were held at nearby Royal St George's.

Consequently, the club was removed from the Open Championship rota, but remains a final qualifying course (most recently in 2017).

Karen Stupples, winner of the 2004 Weetabix Women's British Open, is a member of Royal Cinque Ports.

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Scorecard, Black Tees[1] Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Deal has hosted The Open Championship twice.