Prince William recently visited Hastings Adventure Golf, where he participated in a game of crazy golf alongside local young people. The course, which hosted the 2026 World Crazy Golf Championships, saw the Prince play five holes.
During his visit, William was introduced to the course by expert players David and Marion Hartley, and Murray Thompson, a runner-up in the World Mini Golf Championships. The Prince expressed particular interest in the windmill hole, a challenging obstacle requiring players to navigate moving sails. He completed this hole in three attempts.
William played a total of four other holes, taking two attempts to sink the ball on each. His performance was assessed by experts who estimated his score over a standard 18 holes to be around 35. This estimated score would place him ahead of other celebrities on a leaderboard, including comedian Tim Vine (37), Henning Wehn (39), magician John Archer (41), and presenter Fern Britton (45).
The Prince mentioned that he has played mini golf with his family before, stating, "The children love it." He jokingly remarked that for future games, he might play with younger children to increase his chances of a better score.
In addition to the golf, Prince William met with staff and teenagers from the local youth charity XTrax, which supports disadvantaged young people. He spent time speaking with five young individuals about their lives and future prospects, promising to ensure their opinions are heard and respected.
His visit to Hastings also included engagements related to the town's fishing community. He traveled via the East Hill railway, learned about the history of the fishing industry at the Net Shops Museum, and spoke with local fishermen. He was also presented with a silver winkle and became an honorary member of The Winkle Club, a charitable organization founded by fishermen.
Before departing, Prince William met with members of the public who had gathered to see him, shaking hands with approximately 100 people. He also expressed confidence regarding England's football chances when asked by a group of schoolchildren.