Golf near Exmoor

Golf near Exmoor

There are golf courses at Minehead, Ilfracombe, Saunton & Braunton and Woolacombe.

Minehead and West Somerset Golf Courseis one of the oldest Clubs in the South West, founded in 1882, Minehead is justly proud of its traditional links course. At 6153 yards, the 71 par represents a good test for the scratch golfer as well as the novice. A well-stocked Professional Shop makes an ideal shopping experience. The course is within easy walking distance of the Town, and yet is set in magnificent countryside with views of the hills and across the sea to Wales. Course open to visitors. Membership available. Tel: 01643 702057 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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.

One might be forgiven for thinking that North Devon with its glorious coastline and its beautiful rolling hills and deeply wooded valleys has got more than its fair share of good things in life. Then there is also the golf. The sheer variety of courses throughout the area, of this great and increasingly popular game, has to be seen to be believed. From the wonderful links courses on the coast, including a championship
course and the oldest links in England, to the wonderful parkland clubs set in the stunning Devon landscapes of Tarka Country - what an experience! North Devon offers a feast of glorious golf that only the fortunates are able to savour, so treat yourself and enjoy.

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.

Location:
Take the A386 from Bideford or the B3232 from Barnstaple to Torrington centre. Turn into School Lane and follow the road for approximately 1 mile. Torrington Golf Club is situated on the left hand side.

Enquiries:
Great Torrington Golf Club, Weare Trees, Great Torrington, North Devon EX38 7EZ Telephone: 01805 622229

Highbullen Golf Course
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.

Enquiries:
Great Torrington Golf Club, Weare Trees, Great Torrington, North Devon EX38 7EZ Telephone: 01805 622229

llfracombe Golf Club
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.

Enquiries: llfracombe Golf Club, Hele Bay, llfracombe, North Devon EX34 9RT Telephone: 01271 862176 Fax: 01271 867731 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.ilfracombegolfclub.com

Portmore Golf Park
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.

Enquiries: Portmore Golf Park, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32 9LB Telephone: 01271 378378 Fax: 01271 378378 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.portmoregolf.co.uk

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 '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 J27, on to A361, then take A39 and continue over new Torridge Bridge and turn right at roundabout following signs to Westward Hol/Appledore and Northam. Just before entering Westward Ho! take turning right into Beach Rd, turn right at bottom into Golf

Enquiries: Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, North Devon EX39 1HD Telephone: 01237 473817 Fax: 01237 423456 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.u

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 including a covered practice range and two practice greens, clubhouse with lounge bar. excellent restaurant and a large golf reception/ professional's shop with trained teaching 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.

Location:
Follow the A361 to Braunton, at the Braunton Traffic Lights follow the B3231 for 2 miles towards Croyde. Saunton Golf Club is situated on the left hand side.

Enquiries: Saunton Golf Club, Near Braunton, North Devon EX33 1LG
Telephone: 01271 812436 Fax: 01271 814241 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.sauntongolf.co.uk

Willingcott Valley Golfing & Leisure Village
After two years of redevelopment work at Willingcott Valley Golf Course, the proprietors have added nine extra holes to their current facilities, turning the new course into a prestigious 6200-yard par 71. The course is built in two loops of nine with the option to play either 9 or 18 holes depending on the time available. The golfing holiday, and society golf market, is a large part of Willingcott's business. Great golf, luxury accommodation and fine food are available at very reasonable package prices in our character 16th Century clubhouse. For those who want a diversion from golf, why not bring your fishing rods and enjoy some good carp fishing. Golf Architect Peter Lang designed the new nine holes. He has extended the original Hawtree design, incorporating more lakes on the west side of the course, whilst developing a more sculptured links style environment on the east side, with large revetted bunkers and undulating greens. At 5795 yards off the yellow tees the course is approachable for most golfers, but off the white tees, the back nine, measuring over 3300 yards with water everywhere, offers a daunting challenge. The whole course is incredibly picturesque, with far reaching rural views over the pretty village of West Down, as far as the Brendon Hills. Don't miss out on the opportunity to play Willingcott Valley.

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 at the sharp bend to Georgeham and Croyde following the brown signs to Willingcott Valley.

Enquiries: Willingcott Valley Golf Club, Woolacombe, North Devon EX34 7HN Telephone: 01271 870173 Fax: 01271 870800 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.willingcott.co.uk

Woolacombe & Mortehoe Golf Club
Easewell's 9 Hole course (4,729 yards par 66) is set on high ground overlooking fantastic countryside & sea views. The course has been constructed to a high standard, providing a good test for low and high handicap golfers.Societies are made welcome at this friendly club and discount prices are negotiable for parties of 12 or more. Catering facilities are comprehensive and the large, comfortable clubhouse is the ideal place to discuss that missed putt or to relive that excellent approach shot.The course is part of the Woolacombe Bay Holiday Pares & Hotel group. The hotel is renowned for its comfort & cuisine, while the holiday pares offer luxury lodge accommodation and facilities including ten pin bowling, heated pools & nightly entertainment. Each provide an excellent base to enjoy the delights of North Devon.
The golf shop is well stocked and has clubs, balls & trollies for hire. Golf shop (01271) 870566, Hotel (01271) 870388 & Holiday Pares (01271) 870343.

Location: Take the A361 off the M5 at Junction 27 via Barnstaple, Braunton and turn left at Mullacott Cross to Mortehoe Village. Easewell is signposted on the right just before the village.

Enquiries: Easewell Golf & Country Club, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, North Devon EX34 7EH Telephone: 01271 870566 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.easewellfarm.co.uk

Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club, The Warren, Minehead 01643 702057 www.mineheadgolf.co.uk

Oake Manor, Oake, Bradford on Tone, (just west of) Taunton 01823 461993 www.oakemanor.com

Vivary Park Golf Club, Taunton 01823 412880

Taunton Vale Golf Club, Creech Heathfield, near, (east of) Taunton 01823 333875 www.tauntonvalegolf.co.uk

Highbullen Golf Course, Chittlehamholt, between South Moulton and Barnstaple www.highbullen.co.uk

Highbullen Golf Course, Chittlehamholt Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9HD Telephone: 01769 540561 Fax: 01769 540492

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.

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.

Golf a great recreation

Libbaton Golf Club, High Bickington, Barnstaple 01769 560269

Chulmleigh Golf Club, Leigh Road, Chulmleigh, south west of South Molton 01769 580519 www.chulmleighgolf.co.uk

Ilfracombe Golf Club, Hele Bay www.ilfracombegolfclub.com

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.

Mortehoe and Woolacombe (9 holes) 01272 870225
www.devon-connect.co.uk/golf-in-devon/Mortehoemortehoe.htm/

Saunton Gold Club, Saunton, Barnstaple (Championship Links) 01271 812436 www.sauntongolf.co.uk

Hartland Forest Golf Club Hartland, North Devon

Hartland Forest Golf Club, Woolsery
Bideford, North Devon EX39 5RA
Telephone: 01237 431442 Fax: 01237 431734

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.

Holsworthy Golf Club. Killatree Holsworthy

Ilfracombe Golf Club, Hele BayIlfracombe

Ilfracombe and Woolacombe Golf Range, Nr Ilfracombe

Libbaton Golf Club, High Bickington, Umberleigh

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, Westwood Ho!

Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links | Road, Westward Ho!, North Devon EX39 1HD Telephone: 01237 473817 Fax: 01237 423456

Royal North Devon Golf Club

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.

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.

Follow the A361 to Braunton, turn left at the Braunton Traffic Lights and follow the BExmoor National Park Authority1 for 2 miles towards Croyde: Saunton Golf Club is situated on the left hand side.

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 BExmoor National Park Authority2 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

Oake Manor Golf Club,
Oake,
Taunton
Tel: (01823) 461993

Taunton Vale Golf Club,
Creech St Michael,
Taunton
Tel: (01823) 412220

Isle of Wedmore Golf Club,
Lineage Lascot Hill,
Wedmore
Tel: (01934) 712452

Wells Golf Club,
East Horrington Road,
Wells
Tel: (01749) 675005

Wincanton Golf Club,
The Racecourse,
Wincanton
Tel: (01963) 34606

Yeovil Golf Club,
Sherborne Road,
Yeovil
Tel: (01935) 475949

Chulmleigh Golf Club
Tel: 01769 580519

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.

Minehead & West Somerset Golf Club

Oake Manor Golf Club

Golf
	Chulmleigh Golf Course,	Mortehoe & Woolacombe Golf Club,
	Chulmleigh	Mortehoe
	Hartland Forest Golf Club Harttand,	Portmore Golf Park & Driving Range,
	North Devon	Landkey, Barnstaple
	Holsworthy Golf Club,	Royal North Devon Golf Club,
	Killatree, Holsworthy	Westward Ho!
	llfracombe Golf Club,	Saunton Golf Club,
	Hele Bay, llfracombe	Nr Braunton
	llfracombe & Woolacombe Golf Range,	Torrington Golf Club,
	Nr. llfracombe	Weare Trees, Great Torrington
	Libbaton Golf Club,	Willingcott Valley Golf Club,
	High Bickington, Umberleigh

Great Torrington

Great Torrington Golf Club, Weare Trees, Great Torrington, North Devon EX38 7EZ phone: 01805 622229

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 BExmoor National Park Authority2 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.

Hartland Forest Golf Club

Hartland Forest Golf Club, Woolsery
Bideford, North Devon EX39 5RA
Telephone: 01237 431442 Fax: 01237 431734

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 Golf Course

Highbullen Golf Course, Chittlehamholt Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9HD Telephone: 01769 540561 Fax: 01769 540492
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.highbullen.co.uk

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.

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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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!

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
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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.

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

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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
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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.
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Saunton Golf Club

Saunton Golf Club, Near Braunton North Devon EX33 1LG
Telephone: 01271 812436 Fax: 01271 814241
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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 BExmoor National Park Authority1 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
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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.

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

Contributed by: Rob Timms

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