| GOLF
in the West Country
|
|
|
| Enjoy the West Countries various golf courses and clubs,
activities and beautiful countryside. |
|
Somerset
Dorset Devon
Cornwall |
|
|
| SOMERSET
|
| -
Lansdown
golf club is a level parkland course with breathtaking panoramic
views of the surrounding countryside. The 6335 yard par 70 course is
stimulating, testing and memorable for golfers of all standards. |
| DORSET
|
| - Bulbury
Woods Considered one of the finest golf courses in Dorset, the
6,300 yard par 72 course comprises a front and back nine of two very
different styles. On the way out the fairways and greens have a very
American feel, which provides a wonderful contrast to the more traditional
layout of the second nine. |
| - Crane
Valley This golf course, designed by the internationally renowned
Donald Steel is set along the River Crane. It features the contours and
lakes of the rolling countryside and is named after the majestic river,
which comes into play on many of the holes. The course was opened for play
in 1992 and the tricky parkland layout is less than a 30-minute drive from
the centre of Bournemouth encompassing wonderful features of the
surrounding Dorset countryside. |
| - Isle
of Purbeck This magnificent heathland golf course is
consistently ranked among the top 100 courses in the British Isles by Golf
World. It dates back to 1892 and the original 18 holes were extended to 27
under Enid Blyton's ownership. It has great coastal views across The
Solent to the Isle of Wight and if you fancy arriving at the course in
style, there is a ferry that can take you to the course across the water. |
| - The
Dorset Golf and Country Club, owned by the Danish Count and
Countess Lerche, is fast becoming one of the golfing gems in the south of
England. The superb Martin Hawtree designed course offers a highly
entertaining round to all level of golfers. The Championship Lakeland
course is laid out with generous fairways, beautifully sculptured greens
and is well protected by cleverly placed bunkers |
| DEVON |
|
Dartmouth
Golf and Country Club hosts 27 holes created from
the dramatic contours of the surrounding landscape and all
designed to championship standard. The 6,663 yard, par 72
Championship Course, which has regularly hosted the Western
Region PGA Matchplay Championships, has been designed to
challenge the most proficient golfer, although the strategic
positioning of the tees guarantees that the course provides
an exacting and enjoyable challenge for golfers of all
abilities. |
-
Woodbury
Park Hotel Golf & Ctry Club 4 Stars Woodbury Castle, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1JJ, England.
Set in 500 acres of stunning Devonshire countryside, Woodbury Park is the perfect venue to enjoy world class facilities including championship standard golf, outstanding accommodation, superb cuisine and a comprehensive range of leisure and banqueting facilities.
Prices from £75.00 pp
|
| CORNWALL
|
Bowood Park Hotel
and golf North Cornwall (10 mins from Camelford on the
A39)
Set in the heart of North Cornwall in 230 acres of rolling hills and
woodland, the Bowood Park estate once formed part of a 13th century
deer park owned by the Black Prince. A 18 hole undulating parkland
course with USGA standard greens. Measuring 6,700 yards, it’s lined
with Bluebell woods and streams. The signature hole is the 385 yard
par four 12th. Known as the Azalea hole, it’s a challenging test
that features an island green, reached by a covered wooden
footbridge that’s reminiscent of New England. |
| - Bude
& North Cornwall The Bude and North Cornwall Golf
Club is one of the finest links in the West Country. This 6057 yard, par
71 course with natural all weather fairways is rarely unplayable. The
greens have beautiful quick surfaces with both severe and subtle
burrows. The clubhouse has just been extensively refurbished and now
offers a comfortable, friendly bar and restaurant with an excellent choice
of food and drink. |
| - Lostwithiel
The 18 hole, par 72 parkland course at Lostwithiel Golf & Country Club
is one of the most interesting and varied in the county. Designed to take
full advantage of the natural features of the landscape, it combines two
very distinctive areas of hillside and valley. The challenging front nine
rewards you with magnificent views of Restormel Castle and the surrounding
countryside, while the picturesque back nine runs through leafy parkland,
flanked by the silver waters of the Fowey. |
| - Trevose
Golf & Country Club hosts three classic links courses overlooking
Constantine Bay. The Championship Course designed by the renowned
architect Harry Colt, of Muirfield, Wentworth and Lytham fame. The course
plays over 6,608 yards and par 72 from the back tees and features wide
undulating fairways, well positioned bunkers, and a stream meandering
through much of the course to ensure a challenging but fair test of golf. |
| - Whitsand
Bay Whitsand Bay Hotel's golf club was established in 1905
and hosts a fabulous 18 hole course. Set on a clifftop overlooking
Whitsand Bay, the 6,015 yard, par 70 course offers golfers some of the
most magnificent views in the West Country and some of the most stunning
holes in British golf. Furthermore, the interesting contours of the
terrain make the course ideal for both low handicappers and those new to
the game. |
|
 |
|
Somerset
Dorset Devon
Cornwall |
|
Search the U.K for a
Golf Break Hotel |
| Ballooning
Boats Cycling
Fishing Outdoor courses
Surfing Trains
Diving
Flying
|
