The wealth and variety of golf courses in Kent will be showcased at the London Golf Show this month.

The annual show will be held at Bluewater for the first time, from Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16, and Visit Kent will highlight the county's offerings with a Golf in Kent exhibition stand.

It is hoped the stand will encourage people to sample the county's offerings, which is home to more than 100 courses.

It has hosted 17 Open Championships, the most recent at the Royal St George’s course in Sandwich in 2011.

Cheryl Parker of Visit Kent said: "We've just launched the Golf in Kent website and we want to showcase how Kent is a great place for golf.

"People can come and stay here, there's a variety of courses in Kent and a rich tradition of golf, with beautiful surroundings and excellent accommodation.

"We've got championship courses here and have just had a major championship last month."

The county is probably best known for its east coast links trail which comprises three Open Championship host courses – Royal St George’s and Prince’s in Sandwich and Royal Cinque Ports in nearby Deal.

"We want to showcase how Kent is a great place for golf..." - Cheryl Parker, Visit Kent

It is also home to two Open final qualifying venues, of North Foreland in Broadstairs and Littlestone.

Kent also possesses some notable inland tracks, including the London Golf Club near Brands Hatch which hosted the recent Volvo World Match Play Championship in October.

Golf in Kent's stand will be located in the Lower Hall of the London Golf Show at Stand B38.

West Malling Golf Club, Tudor Park, Kings Hill Golf Club, High Elms Golf Club and Cobtree Manor Park Golf Club will all be on show.

For more on Golf in Kent, visit www.golfinkent.co.uk

Tickets for the London Golf Show start from £11.50 in advance, or £15 on the door.