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The most central golf course to Greater Exmoor is at Minehead,
along the coast just east of the town, with Minehead Hill as an impressive
backdrop - a challenging course which meanders between farmland and the
beach.
Highbullen's 18 hole course (5665 yards par 68), is set in some of Devon's
most spectacular scenery, with dramatic views of both Dartmoor and
Exmoor.
On high ground between the Taw and Mole valleys, the course
has been constructed to the highest standards, including U.S.G.A. specification
greens. Tees have been well spaced to provide an equally good test for
low and high handicap golfers.
The course is part of the Highbullen Hotel estate and
is situated near the village of Chittlehamholt. The hotel itself has
a long established reputation for excellent food in a very convivial
atmosphere. Unlimited golf is free to hotel guests.
The golf shop offers a wide selection of golf equipment
at very competitive prices. Golf tuition is also available, as is the
use of the practice ground and putting green. A limited number of petrol
buggies are available for hire - prior booking is advised 01769 540530.
Situated between the A377 and B3226, within easy reach of Exeter, Tiverton,
Barnstaple and Torrington. Take M5 to Tiverton exit J27, then A361 to
South Molton. B3226 Credition Road. After 5.2 miles turn right to Chittlehamholt.
llfracombe Golf Club, Hele Bay llfracombe, North
Devon EX34 9RT Telephone: 01271 862176 Fax: 01271 867731
A course to test the best and delight the rest!
High above, and overlooking the Bristol Channel with spectacular
views of North Devon's incomparable coastline, distant Lundy Island and
Welsh Beacons.
Lush fairways, tempting but tantalising greens, and a
sometimes mischievous wind, all provide the ingredients for unbridled
joy or utter despair. Unforgettable!
A members' club founded in 1892, it is North Devon's second
oldest and noted for its friendliness. Visitors and Societies will find
a warm welcome in its attractive sea-facing Clubhouse, where a well-stocked
bar and pleasant dining room cater for the inner man, or woman, until
one hour after sundown. Our Pro's shop, too, can meet most golfers' needs.
Telephone 01271 863328.
Green Fees are inviting and special rates are available
from many local hotels, etc. We look forward to meeting you.
On the land ward side of the A399 llfracombe to Combe Martin road • about
1.25 miles from llfracombe town centre or a little over 3 miles from
Combe Martin, just past Watermouth Castle.
Golfers could ask for nothing more than this superb golf
course which extends to just over 6,000 yards in an exceptionally scenic
and peaceful location and is acknowledged as one of the most interesting
in North Devon.
Whether an advanced golfer or occasional player, you will enjoy the variety
and memorable challenge of the course with its many water hazards. The
creation of the lakes and ponds and planting of over 10,000 trees now provides
a wonderful wildlife habitat to this most tranquil of courses.
Within the clubhouse is a comfortable bar, bistro, member's lounge and
Sports bar with short mat bowls. Attached to the clubhouse is the leisure
club with heated indoor swimming pool, large whirlpool spa, sauna and solarium.
Hartland Forest is an RCI Affiliated Resort and holiday
rental accommodation is usually available in luxury Scandinavian Lodges.
Just off the A39, 4 miles south of Clovelly Cross. Look
out for the club brown direction signs and turn off the A39 at Bursdon
Moor. Continue for a further 2 miles to the entrance gate.
Libbaton Golf Club, High Bickington Umberleigh, North Devon
EX37 9BS Telephone: 01769 560269 Fax: 01769 560342
Situated to the south of the village of High Bickington, set in 110 acres
of countryside, the club opened in 1988 and is now a mature parkland course
with water obstacles, trees and slightly undulating terrain. The course
extends to 6481 yards with a standard scratch score of 72.
The well equipped club house is approached from the B3217
road (adjacent to the A377) and has the usual bar and dining facilities.
The shop is well stocked and is run by a professional clubmaker. Buggies
are available at a very competitive price per round for two people.
The club also has a floodlit driving range and golf tuition
is available. Barnstaple, South Molton and Torrington are within a 10 mile radius. Societies
and visitors are welcome.
Please telephone for tee times, green fees and membership details.
From M5 take A361 at Junction 27 to South Molton then follow signs for
Atherington, High Bickington and Winkleigh. 1 mile south of High Bickington.
Morthoe and Wollacombe Golf Club, Morthoe
Portmore Golf Park and Driving Range, Landkey Barnstaple
Portmore Golf Park, Landkey Road Barnstaple, North
Devon EX32 9LB Telephone: 01271 378378 Fax: 01271 378378 www.portmoregolf.co.uk
Situated at the entrance to Barnstaple just off the A361, Portmore Golf
Park offers a warm and friendly welcome to people of all golfing abilities.
Facilities include, North Devon's premier undercover floodlit
golf range and two parkland courses designed by RW.Hawtree & Son. The
greens are built to full USGA specification, thereby dispensing any need
for temporary greens during winter months. Opened in 1997, the Landkey
9 hole par three course, while user friendly from the front tees, offers
a true test of golf from the back tees. With the greens strategically guarded
by mounding and bunkers, a pitch and putt it is not, with par only broken
once by a tour professional.
The Barum course opened in summer '99 and is the first 9
holes of the very special par 70, 6500yrd (approx) course. Built for the
discerning golfer, five of the nine holes feature water, including the
spectacular 8th with its ISOyrd carry across water to a peninsula green.
Tuition from the county coaching team is also available.
Portmore Golf Park is situated 1 mile east of
Barnstaple, visible from the A361. From the A361
take the Landkey/Swimbridge turning, then 2nd
right, 2nd right again following the brown signs
Portmore Golf Course
Facilities include, undercover flood lit driving range and two parkland courses designed by F.W. Hawtree & Son. The greens are built to full USGA specification, thereby dispensing any need for temporary greens during the winter months. Opened in 1997, the existing 9 hole par 3 course, while user friendly from the front tees, offers a true test of golf from the back tees. The new 9 holes (part of a par 70, 6500 yard course) was opened in 1999. Built for the discerning golfer five of the 9 holes feature water including the spectacular eighth with its 180 yard carry across water to peninsula green. Pay & Play. Handicap requirements: None, dress standards apply.
Portmore Golf Park, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon. Tel: 01271 378 378
Weblink: Portmore
Royal North Devon Golf Club
The Royal North Devon Golf Club (sometimes known as Westward Ho!) is the
oldest Links Course in England and was laid out on Northam Burrows in 1864
by 'Old1 Tom Morris.
The course represents a true test of golf because although
from Northam or Westward Ho! the burrows looks too flat for a challenging
golf course, once on the course the sight of great sea rushes, a huge timber
fronted bunker, burn and ditches present a formidable challenge. The course
which stretches towards the pebble ridge (which keeps out the sea) has
three par fives, eleven par fours and four par threes and a SSS of 72.
A trip in to the Rambling Wooden Clubhouse suggests that
it is more than a flag on an Ordnance Survey map - rather a museum and
an academy to the game of golf. Ancient wooden clubs adorn the walls and
include a host of golfing memorabilia and golfing history related to Westward
Ho!
A visit to the Royal North Devon Golf Club is essential
for lovers of golf. Please ring for tee times, green fees and membership
details.
From M5 Junction 27 on to A361 continue over new Torridge Bridge and turn
right at roundabout following signs to Westward Ho!/Appledore and Northam.
Just before entering Westward Ho! take turning right into Beach Rd, turn
right at bottom into Golf Links Rd & the Golf Club is approx. quarter
of a mile on the left.
Saunton Golf Club, Nr Braunton
Saunton Golf Club, Near Braunton
North Devon EX33 1LG
Telephone: 01271 812436 Fax: 01271 814241
www.sauntongolf.co.uk
Saunton offers two magnificent 18 hole championship standard links courses.
Golf has been played at Saunton for more then 100 years and the East Course,
redesigned in 1919 by the famous W.Herbert Fowler, has remained essentially
unchanged since that date. It is a true links course with holes settling
in between the dunes and has played host to many prestigious amateur championships.
The newer West Course was originally built in the mid-thirties but was
lost as a battle training ground during the Second World War. In 1973 the
decision was made to rebuild the course. Frank Pennink was the architect
and the work was completed in 1975. The course has matured well and is
equal in quality to the East but in many ways, although shorter, is a more
exacting test of golf requiring greater accuracy to avoid the many ditches.
There are a number of practice areas and two practice greens,
clubhouse with large lounge bar, excellent restaurant and a well stocked
Professional's Shop with trained staff. Visitors are welcome and party
or society bookings can be made at special rates. Visitors are expected
to be members of Affiliated Golf Clubs and will be asked to produce a Handicap
Certificate when registering to play. Covered practice range now available.
Follow the A361 to Braunton, turn left at the Braunton Traffic
Lights and follow the B3231 for 2 miles towards Croyde: Saunton Golf Club
is situated on the left hand side.
Great Torrington Golf Club Great Torrington Golf Club is a very attractive and challenging 9 hole
18 tee heathland course. With 10 Par 4's and 8 Par 3's Torrington boasts
its 4/13 testing Par 3 of 240 yards as one of the best holes in the area!
The course record currently stands at 62. It is advisable
to ring for tee times, green fees and details of membership.
Another very important feature is that it is very free draining and is
rarely affected by the weather, enabling the course to remain open when
many others are closed. It is a very friendly club with active club veterans,
ladies and junior sections. food is available all day from a wide and varied
menu and visiting teams will testify to its quality.
The club is situated between Torrington and Weare Giffard and is renowned
for the quality of its greens and spectacular views of the Torridge Valley
(Tarka Country). Also by being close to Dartington Crystal and RHS Garden
Rosemoor the family can spend a couple of hours shopping whilst "partner" has
a round of golf.
Take the A386 from Bideford or the B3232 from Barnstaple to Torrington centre. Turn into School Lane and follow road for approximately
1 mile. Torrington Golf Club is situated on the left hand side
Willingcott Valley Golf Club, Wollacombe
Willingcott Valley Golf Club, Woolacombe, North Devon EX34
7HN Telephone: 01271 870173 Fax: 01271 870800 www.willingcott.co.uk
Willingcott Valley is a unique Golfing Holiday destination
set in over 100 acres of tranquil valley land. The development has on outdoor
heated pool and luxury self catering cottages which are available for letting.
The Golf Course, one of the finest 9 hole courses in the country, designed
by F.W.Hawtree, is an undulating parkland valley course of 6004 yards,
par 71 with 9 holes and 18 tees and designed around three picturesque lakes
with excellent full size greens. The far reaching views over the rolling
landscape are breathtaking. RG.A. professional Mr Jimmy McGhee is available
for tuition.
The clubhouse is a beautifully converted 16th Century farmhouse
open from 8.00am to 11.00pm and a bar snack menu is available all day.
An intimate restaurant serves a la carte meals in the evening and an old
character bar provides a wide choice of ales and wines. Golfing groups
and Societies are most welcome and special terms are available for fully
catered golfing breaks.
Take the A361 from Barnstaple to llfracombe through Braunton
to Mullacott Cross roundabout. Turn left to Woolacombe and travel approx.
2 miles, then turn left sharp bend to Georgeham and Croyde following the
brown signs to Willingcott Valley.
Brean Golf Club,
Brean Leisure Park,
Coast Road,
Brean Down
Tel: (01278) 752111
Burnham & Berrow Golf Club LTD,
St Christopher Way,
Burnham-On-Sea
Tel: (01278) 785760
Cannington College Golf Club,
Cannington
Tel: (01278) 655050
Cricket St Thomas Golf Club,
Cricket St Thomas,
Chard
Tel: (01460) 30231
Enmore Park Golf Club,
Enmore,
Nr Bridgwater
Tel: (01278) 671481
Farrington Gurney:
Tel: (01761) 241674
Mendip Golf Club,
Gurney Slade,
Nr Bath
Tel: (01749) 840570
Frome Golf Centre,
Critchill Farm,
Critchill,
Frome
Tel: (01373) 453410
Long Sutton:
Tel: (01458) 241017
Wheathill Golf Club,
Lydford on Fosse,
Nr Yeovil
Tel: (01963) 240667
Cheddington Golf Club,
Winyards Gap,
South Perrott,
Nr Crewkerne
Tel: (01935) 891413
Vivary Golf Club,
Vivary Park, Taunton
Tel: (01823) 289274
Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club,
Corfe, Taunton
Tel: (01823) 421537
The Royal North Devon Golf Club at Northam Burrows near Bideford was founded in 1864 and is the oldest course in England and Wales. Visitors
welcome. There is an 18 hole par 3 course at Chulmleigh Golf Course which
is open all year and testing for beginners and the experienced.
Great Torrington Golf Club is a very attractive and challenging 9 hole 18 tee heathland course. With 10 Par 4's and 8 Par 3's Torrington boasts its 4/13 testing Par 3 of 240 yards as one of the best holes in the area!
The course record currently stands at 62. It is advisable to ring for tee times, green fees and details of membership.
Another very important feature is that it is very free draining and is rarely affected by the weather, enabling the course to remain open when many others are closed. It is a very friendly club with active club veterans, ladies and junior sections. food is available all day from a wide and varied menu and visiting teams will testify to its quality.
The club is situated between Torrington and Weare Giffard is renowned for the quality of its greens and spectacular views of the Torridge Valley (Tarka Country). Also by being close to Dartington Crystal and RHS Garden Rosemoor the family can spend a couple of hours shopping whilst "partner" has a round of golf.
Location: Take the the A386 from Bideford or the B3232 from 'nstaple to Torrington centre. Turn into School Lane and follow road for approximately 1 mile. Torrington Golf Club is situated on the left ahnd side.
Golfers could ask for nothing more than this superb golf course which extends to just over 6,000 yards in an exceptionally scenic and peaceful location and is acknowledged as one of the most interesting in North Devon.
Whether an advanced golfer or occasional player, you will enjoy the variety and memorable challenge of the course with its many water hazards. The creation of the lakes and ponds and planting of over 10,000 trees now provides a wonderful wildlife habitat to this most tranquil of courses.
Within the clubhouse is a comfortable bar, bistro, member's lounge and Sports bar with short mat bowls. Attached to the clubhouse is the leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, large whirlpool spa, sauna and solarium.
Hartland Forest is an RCI Affiliated Resort and holiday rental accommodation is usually available in luxury Scandinavian Lodges.
Location:
Just off the A39, 4 miles south of Clovelly Cross. Look out for the club brown direction signs and turn off the A39 at Bursdon Moor. Continue for a further 2 miles to the entrance gate
Highbullen's 18 hole course (5665 yards par 68), is set in some of Devon's most spectacular scenery, with dramatic views of both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
On high ground between the Taw and Mole valleys, the course has been constructed to the highest standards, including U.S.G.A. specification greens. Tees have been well spaced to provide an equally good test for low and high handicap golfers.
The course is part of the Highbullen Hotel estate and is situated near the village of Chittlehamholt. The hotel itself has a long established reputation for excellent food in a very convivial atmosphere. Unlimited golf is free to hotel guests.
The golf shop offers a wide selection of golf equipment at very competitive prices. Golf tuition is also available, as is the use of the practice ground and putting green. A limited number of petrol buggies are available for hire - prior booking is advised 01769 540530.
Practice Ground
Location:
Situated between the A377 and B3226, within easy reach of Exeter, Tiverton, Barnstaple and Torrington. Take M5 to Tiverton exit J27, then A361 to South Molton.B3226 Crediton Raod. After 5.2 miles turn right to Chittlehambolt.
llfracombe Golf Club
llfracombe Golf Club, Hele Bay llfracombe, North Devon EX34 9RT Telephone: 01271 862176 Fax: 01271 867731 E-mail: ilfracombe.golfclub@virgin.net Website: www.Ilfracombegoifclub.com
A course to test the best and delight the rest!
High above, and overlooking the Bristol Channel with spectacular views of North Devon's incomparable coastline, distant Lundy Island and Welsh Beacons.
Lush fairways, tempting but tantalising greens, and a sometimes mischievous wind, all provide the ingredients for unbridled joy or utter despair. Unforgettable!
A members' club founded in 1892, it is North Devon's second oldest and noted for its friendliness. Visitors and Societies will find a warm welcome in its attractive sea-facing Clubhouse, where a well-stocked bar and pleasant dining room cater for the inner man, or woman, until one hour after sundown. Our Pro's shop, too, can meet most golfers' needs. Telephone 01271 863328.
Green Fees are inviting and special rates are available from many local hotels, etc. We look forward to meeting you.
Location:
On the land ward side of the A399 llfracombe to Combe Martin road - about 1.25 miles from llfracombe town centre or a little over 3 miles from Combe Martin, just past Watermouth Castle.
Libbaton Golf Club
Libbaton Golf Club, High Bickington Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9BS Telephone: 01769 560269 Fax: 01769 560342
Situated to the south of the village of High Bickington, set in 110 acres of countryside, the club opened in 1988 and is now a mature parkland course with water obstacles, trees and slightly undulating terrain. The course extends to 6481 yards with a standard scratch score of 72.
The well equipped club house is approached from the B3217 road (adjacent to the A377) and has the usual bar and dining facilities. The shop is well stocked and is run by a professional clubmaker. Buggies are available at a very competitive price per round for two people.
The club also has a floodlit driving range and golf tuition is available.
Barnstaple, South Molton and Torrington are within a 10 mile radius. Societies and visitors are welcome.
Please telephone for tee times, green fees and membership details.
Location:
From M5 take A361 at Junction 27 to South Molton then follow signs for Atherington, High Bickington and Winkleigh. 1 mile south of High Bickington.
Portmore Golf Park
Portmore Golf Park, Landkey Road Barnstaple, North Devon EX32 9LB Telephone: 01271 378378 Fax: 01271 378378
E-mail: colin@portmoregolf.co.uk Website: www.portmoregolf.co.uk
Situated at the entrance to Barnstaple just off the A361, Portmore Golf Park offers a warm and friendly welcome to people of all golfing abilities.
Facilities include, North Devon's premier undercover floodlit golf range and two parkland courses designed by FW.Hawtree & Son. The greens are built to full USGA specification, thereby dispensing any need for temporary greens during winter months. Opened in 1997, the Landkey 9 hole par three course, while user friendly from the front tees, offers a true test of golf from the back tees. With the greens strategically guarded by mounding and bunkers, a pitch and putt it is not, with par only broken once by a tour professional.
The Barum course opened in summer '99 and is the first 9 holes of the very special par 70, 6500yrd (approx) course. Built for the discerning golfer, five of the nine holes feature water, including the spectacular 8th with its 180yrd carry across water to a peninsula green.
Tuition from the county coaching team is also available.
Location:
Portmore Golf Park is situated 1 mile east of Barnstaple, visible from the A361. From the A361 take the Landkey/Swimbridge turning, then 2nd right, 2nd right again following the brown signs.
Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, North Devon EX39 1HD Telephone: 01237 473817 Fax: 01237 423456
The Royal North Devon Golf Club (sometimes known as Westward Ho!) is the oldest Links Course in England and was laid out on Northam Burrows in 1864 by 'Old' Tom Morris.
The course represents a true test of golf because although from Northam or Westward Ho! the burrows looks too flat for a challenging golf course, once on the course the sight of great sea rushes, a huge timber fronted bunker, burn and ditches present a formidable challenge. The course which stretches towards the pebble ridge (which keeps out the sea) has three par fives, eleven par fours and four par threes and a SSS of 72.
A trip in to the Rambling Wooden Clubhouse suggests that it is more than a flag on an Ordnance Survey map • rather a museum and an academy to the game of golf. Ancient wooden clubs adorn the walls and include a host of golfing memorabilia and golfing history related to Westward Ho!
A visit to the Royal North Devon Golf Club is essential for lovers of golf. Please ring for tee times, green fees and membership details.
Location:
From M5 Junction 27 on to A361 continue over new Torridge Bridge and turn right at roundabout following signs to Westward Ho!/Appledore and Northam. Just before entering Westward Ho! take turning right into Beach Rd, turn right at bottom into Golf Links Rd & the Golf Club is approx. quarter of a mile on the left.
Enquiries: Saunton Golf Club, Near Braunton
North Devon EX33 1LG
Telephone: 01271 812436 Fax: 01271 814241
E-mai I :genera l@sauntongolf.co.uk
Website: www.sauntongolf.co.uk
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Saunton Golf Club
Saunton offers two magnificent 18 hole championship standard links courses. Golf has been played at Saunton for more then 100 years and the East Course, redesigned in 1919 by the famous W.Herbert Fowler, has remained essentially unchanged since that date. It is a true links course with holes settling in between the dunes and has played host to many prestigious amateur championships. The newer West Course was originally built in the mid-thirties but was lost as a battle training ground during the Second World War. In 1973 the decision was made to rebuild the course. Frank Pennink was the architect and the work was completed in 1975. The course has matured well and is equal in quality to the East but in many ways, although shorter, is a more exacting test of golf requiring greater accuracy to avoid the many ditches.
There are a number of practice areas and two practice greens, clubhouse with large lounge bar, excellent restaurant and a well stocked Professional's Shop with trained staff. Visitors are welcome and party or society bookings can be made at special rates. Visitors are expected to be members of Affiliated Golf Clubs and will be asked to produce a Handicap Certificate when registering to play. Covered practice range now available.
West East
Saunton Golf Club, Near Braunton
North Devon EX33 1LG
Telephone: 01271 812436 Fax: 01271 814241
E-maiI :generall@sauntongolf.co.uk
Website: www.sauntongolf.co.uk
Saunton offers two magnificent 18 hole championship standard links courses. Golf has been played at Saunton for more then 100 years and the East Course, redesigned in 1919 by the famous W.Herbert Fowler, has remained essentially unchanged since that date. It is a true links course with holes settling in between the dunes and has played host to many prestigious amateur championships. The newer West Course was originally built in the mid-thirties but was lost as a battle training ground during the Second World War. In 1973 the decision was made to rebuild the course. Frank Pennink was the architect and the work was completed in 1975. The course has matured well and is equal in quality to the East but in many ways, although shorter, is a more exacting test of golf requiring greater accuracy to avoid the many ditches.
There are a number of practice areas and two practice greens, clubhouse with large lounge bar, excellent restaurant and a well stocked Professional's Shop with trained staff. Visitors are welcome and party or society bookings can be made at special rates. Visitors are expected to be members of Affiliated Golf Clubs and will be asked to produce a Handicap Certificate when registering to play. Covered practice range now available.
Location:
Follow the A361 to Braunton, turn left at the Braunton Traffic Lights and follow the B3231 for 2 miles towards Croyde: Saunton Golf Club is situated on the left hand side.
Willingcott Valley Golf Club
Willingcott Valley Golf Club, Woolacombe, North Devon EX34 7HN Telephone: 01271 870173 Fax: 01271 870800
E-mail: golf@willingcott.co.uk Website: www.willingcott.co.uk
Willingcott Valley is a unique Golfing Holiday destination set in over 100 acres of tranquil valley land. The development has on outdoor heated pool and luxury self catering cottages which are available for letting.
The Golf Course, one of the finest 9 hole courses in the country, designed by FW.Hawtree, is an undulating parkland valley course of 6004 yards, par 71 with 9 holes and 18 tees and designed around three picturesque lakes with excellent full size greens. The far reaching views over the rolling landscape are breathtaking. RG.A. professional Mr Jimmy McGhee is available for tuition.
The clubhouse is a beautifully converted 16th Century armhouse open from 8.00am to 11.00pm and a bar mack menu is available all day. An intimate restaurant .erves a la carte meals in the evening and an old character lar provides a wide choice of ales and wines. Golfing roups and Societies are most welcome and special terms re available for fully catered golfing breaks.
Location:Take the A361 from Barnstaple to llfracombe through Braunton to Mullacott Cross roundabout. Turn left to Woolacombe and travel approx. 2 miles, then turn left sharp bend to Georgeham and Croyde following the brown signs to Willingcott Valley.
Contributed by: Emma Bishop, Timothy Gerant, Liz Potter, Hlen Downs
Libbaton Golf Club - High Bickington Tel 01769 560269
A long 18 hole parkland course, perfect for visiting golfers - (no handicap certificate required) - 6400yds par 73. Club house open to non-members, food served all day.
Torrington Golf Club - Clubhouse Weare Trees, Torrington Tel. 01805 622229
64par 4023yds Established in 1895, on Torrington Common, the course has changed very little. Although short the course is very tight and supplies some very interesting holes all of which afford stunning views over the countryside and the valley below with the River Torridge running through.
Highbullen Country House Hotel
Chittlehamholt Tel 01769 540530
18 holes, 5755yds Par 68 Excellent restaurant
Chulmleigh Golf Course - Leigh Road, Chulmleigh Tel 01769 580519
18 hole short par 3 course. 1450yds. Lovely setting in the village of Chulmleigh surrounded by devons rural countryside. Interesting and testing for the experienced golfer, yet ideal for those wanting to try the game. Children over 10 welcome provided they are accompanied. - Reduced rates. (no handicap certificate required)
Portmore Golf Park - Barnstaple Tel 01271 74028
Portmore Golf Park is currently 2 nine hole courses. Each course has its own distinctive flavour and demands for the experienced as well as the novice golfer. A further 9 holes are shortly to be added making the park an exceptional leisure facility in the area.
The 'Landkey' course has a 9 hole Par of 27 from 1,588 yards while the 'Barum' course has a Par of 35 from 3,048 yards.
Golf Range - The range consists of 24 bays organised for both left and right handed players. The practice balls are available for £1 per basket from a vending machine in the clubhouse. A basket is approximately 30 balls.
Saunton Golf Club - Saunton, Braunton Tel 01271 812436 Fax 01271 814241 Established in 1897 Saunton has a long history, voted 25th in the top 100 courses in the British Isles, the East course should not be missed when visiting the Southwest. West Links Course - 18 hole 6708yds Par 71 East Links Course - 18 hole par 73 No Club Hire
Willingcott Valley Course -Woolacombe Tel 01271 870173
9 holes 18 Tees 6012yds Par 69 Valley course designed by F. W. Hawtree (Handicap Certificate not required)
Mortehoe and Woolacombe Club Tel 01271 870225
Superb 9 hole/18 tees par 66 4690yds (No handicap certificate required) Affiliated to EGU From the junction of the A361/B3343 at Mullcott Cross follow the signs for Woolacombe
Hartland Forest Leisure Parc Tel 01237 431442
Challenging 18 hole par 71 golf course with many water hazards. 6015yds (No handicap certificate required)
Just off A39 4 miles south of Clovelly. Excellent clubhouse, bar & restaurant. Also tennis, fishing, solarium, spa bath etc. Make it a day out with the family. Club Hire available.
Royal North Devon Golf Club - Links Road, Westwood Ho!, Bideford Tel 01237 473817
18 hole unusual links course, 6449yds, Par 72 Englands Oldest Course Established 1864
No Club Hire. Handicap Required.
Visitors to our golf club are welcome all year round, 7 days a week. We offer a great 18 hole links course with excellent greens. Our clubhouse has a friendly atmosphere and offers a bar, bar snacks or meals in our restaurant. Excellent scenery is all around and being adjacent to Exmoor there is plenty more to see in this part of Somerset.
Parkland course with lakes. 18 holes 6109 yards. S.S.S 69. Driving range practice holes.
GOLFING TRADITIONS
Exclusive golfing memorabilia. Replica scale clubs, personal golfing memorabilia, art, historical documents, single clubs/club sets www.gorfing-traditions.co.uk
51 HIGH BULLEN HOTEL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Superb award winning golf course, set in richly wooded parkland, boasts breathtaking views. www.highbullen.co.uk
52 ILFRACOMBE GOLF CLUB
Superb course in one of the best settings in the country. Excellent facilities with.a warm welcome. www.irfracombegolfdub.co.uk
53 MORTEHOE & WOOLACOMBE GOLF CLUB 9 holes and 18 tees, practice nets, putting green, chipping area and sea views. www.woolacombegolf.co.uk
Chulmleigh Golf Course has been developed over the years into what is today one of the finest short 18 hole courses open to the public. It is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Mid Devon with its surrounding views of the rural countryside, with Dartmoor in the distance. Yet its location is central in the heart of the lovely village of Chulmleigh. In the background, thatched cottages and the Church with its beautiful tower, ensure a very peaceful and relaxed setting. Chumleigh GOlf Club, Leigh Road, Chumleigh, Devon EX18 7BL Tel: 01769 580519.
Highbullen Golf & Country Club's superb award winning golf course, set in richly wooded parkland, boasts breathtaking views towards the Devon landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor. It's easy-walking 5,570 yards, par-68 provides an excellent test of golf for the accomplished player without creating an unfair or unrewarding challenge for the novice. The course is designed to make you think about the club selection and shot execution of each golf stroke, rather than just a requirement to hit huge distances. The well-placed greens invite you to shoot for the pin and will hold a well-flighted ball, while the bunkering is visually impressive with mounding and contouring that blends in nicely with the natural surroundings. Water comes into play on quite a few holes, especially the par threes, and this adds to the challenge resulting in a wonderfully rewarding golfing experience. HIghbullen Golf & Country Club, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9HD. Tel: 01769 540561.
Waterbridge Golf Course Copplestone The Course is set in twenty-four acres of beautiful Devon countryside. It comprises of five par threes, three par fours and one par five. There is a fee reduction for playing an additional nine holes from separate markers. Waterbridge Golf COurse, Down St Mary, Nr Crediton, Devon. Tel: 01363 85111.
Saunton Golf Club has been established for over a 100 years but does not rest on its past glories:
Although it is believed that a course existed in Braunton Burrows in the early 1890s, Saunton Golf Club was not formed until May 1897. It was originally a 9 hole course but was extended to 12 holes by 1906 and to 18 holes in 1908. A Clubhouse was built in 1907 at a cost of £1,000 and can still be seen as a private house to the right of the East Course 16th fairway. Saunton Golf Club, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG. Tel: 01271 812436.
Libbaton Golf Club set in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, only 10 miles from Barnstaple, is one of the county's, undiscovered golfing gems! Built in the late 1980's Libbaton has undergone some major changes over the years. With water coming into play on at least 10 holes it provides a serious test for the more accomplished player whilst giving the less proficient an extremely enjoyable day out. Benefitting from thousands of mature trees and complimented by an extensive tree planting programme in recent years Libbaton is destined to become one of the finest parkland tests of golf in the South West. Libbaton Golf Club, HIgh Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9BS. Tel: 01769 560269.
Royal North Devon The course is a challenging one, a links situated on the rugged North Devon coast, where its exposed position (it would be flooded by the Atlantic were it not for the pebble ridge!), multitudes of spiky rushes, naturally formed grassy mounds and oft deep bunkers pose a tough round. Don't be deceived by the relative flatness of the Northam Burrows. Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westrad Ho!, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1HD. Tel: 01237 473817.
Ilfracombe Golf Club The course is situated 1 mile east of Ilfracombe towards Combe Martin on the magnificent North Devon coastline and offers spectacular views along the coast and across the Bristol Channel to South Wales.
The 18 hole course is well maintained throughout the year and although not the longest, the undulations and prevailing South Westerly will still offer up a challenge to golfers of all abilities. Ilfacombe Golf Club, Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RT. Tel: 01271 862176.
Portmore Golf Park Facilities include, undercover flood lit driving range and two parkland courses designed by F.W. Hawtree & Son. The greens are built to full USGA specification, thereby dispensing any need for temporary greens during the Winter months. Opened in 1997, the existing 9 hole par 3 course, while user friendly from the front tees, offers a true test of golf from the back tees. The new 9 holes (part of a par 70, 6500 yard course) was opened in 1999. Built for the discerning golfer five of the 9 holes feature water including the spectacular eighth with its 180 yard carry across the water. Portmore Goilf Park, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, North Devon. Tel: 01271 378378.
Tiverton Golf Club, Post Hill, Tiverton, EX16 4NE. Tel: 01884 242952.
There are golf courses at Minehead, Ilfracombe, Saunton & Braunton and Woolacombe.
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