Courses

Staddon Heights

Staddon Heights is a superb 18-hole cliff top course with a Par of 70 and a yardage of 6226 yards.

 Situated on the outskirts of the historical naval city of Plymouth, the club has wonderful views along the Devon and Cornwall coastline, Plymouth Sound, the City of Plymouth and inland over the Dartmoor and Bodmin hills. Staddon Heights Golf Club was established in 1904 and, over the years, it has matured into a course that offers players of all standards a challenging, enjoyable and memorable experience.

Yelverton

Yelverton Golf Club lies just north of Plymouth off the A386 south of Yelverton itself. A delightful and challenging moorland course, designed by Herbert Fowler, who used the old mine workings as natural hazards to challenge golfers of all standards. It has outstanding views across Dartmoor and over Cornwall and is a very natural course, with Dartmoor ponies and cattle sharing the fairways. The course has played host to many top competitions, including many county Championships.

China Fleet

China Fleet Country Club is a superb 18 hole, parkland golf course designed by Dr Martin Grant Hawtree, located amongst 180 acres of beautiful Cornish Countryside along the River Tamar. At 6551 yards, the course is fairly long compared to some other courses in the county, and as it is situated right on the banks of the River Tamar there are some interesting holes that stay in the memory. It is quite tight, with several holes requiring accurate tee shots to hit the lush fairways. The 14th & 16th holes across water are quite a test of nerve from the tee. China Fleet has played host to the EuroPro tour in the past, which is a testimony to the quality of the layout.

Whitsand Bay

Whitsand Bay Hotel's golf club was established in 1905 and hosts a fabulous 18 hole course. Set on a cliff-top 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 spectacular holes on this stretch of the coast. Furthermore, the interesting contours of the terrain make the course ideal for both a mixture of golfing abilities and those new to the game.

St Mellion

The Nicklaus Course

Opened for play in 1988 The Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is amongst the finest golf courses in Europe and certainly one of the most famous. The course was also the first European course personally designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course opended to rave reviews with Nicklaus himself being quoted "I knew it was going to be good but not this good". It was certainly good enough to host the Benson & Hedges International Open for six years from 1990 until 1995 with Olazabal, Langer and Ballesteros amongst the winners.

The Kernow Course

Opened in 1976 The Old Course, as it was then called, quickly became a must play course and by 1979 was included amongst the elite by its inclusion on the European Tour with the hosting of the Benson & Hedges International Open. This was followed by two further tournaments as it played host to the Tournament Players Championship, which included a win for Bernhard Langer in 1983. Entirely renovated as part of St Mellion’s extensive 2008 redevelopment, the Kernow Course has developed into a very popular golf course with Members & Visitors alike and a perfect foil for the world class Nicklaus Course. With it's wide fairways and big greens the course has gained a popular following and in a recent survey was included in the Top 5 "2nd Courses" in the UK’s best 36-hole golf courses.

Bigbury

People who visit this famously friendly, cliff-top golf course near Kingsbridge in Devon will never forget the experience.  This challenging yet forgiving coastal golf course offers 18-holes, 6000-yards and is a very fair par-70. There are stunning views in all directions: Dartmoor to the north, Burgh Island to the west, and on the eastern flank, Bantham Beach and the winding River Avon.  Sea breezes can make it interesting and different every time.

Thurlestone

Situated in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, Thurlestone is a fantastic location to play golf. Running along the stunning coastline of Bigbury Bay, the course is a mix of links and cliff-top terrain with the latter providing breath-taking views of the legendary Thurlestone Rock to the East and the beautiful Avon Estuary and Burgh Island to the West.

The course is one of the most exhilarating with majestic rocky seascapes above the coves where smugglers used to operate. It is also ideal holiday golf - not too severe, with quite generous fairways but the wind, of course, can blow with a vengeance.

Tavistock

Tavistock Golf Club, situated on the western slopes of the Dartmoor National Park, an area of outstanding beauty. The golf course was established in 1890 and with continual updating and maintenance to the highest standards it offers a challenging test to golfers of all abilities.

With its wide fairways and sweeping vistas the course looks deceptively simply but its offers a challenging test for the unwary golfer.  Nature has provided its own hazards at Tavistock, with thick gorse and bracken, plus the odd clump of scrubby trees. There are also cunningly hidden bunkers that can trap the most proficient golfer. The thin soil not only provides tight lies, it also makes the greens lightning fast. Because of the thin soil the course and greens drain very quickly allowing year-long play -we seldom have need for temporary Greens or Tees at Tavistock due to the excellent drainage we have on the moor.

Wrangaton

Wrangaton Golf Club was founded in 1895 on the southern slopes of Dartmoor.  The course is unique with a split of 9 moorland holes and 9 parkland holes.  It’s very much a course of two halves and there is nothing else like it in Devon. Many holes showcase stunning views of the rich Devonshire countryside with a backdrop of the coastline and the sea 10 miles away. The course comes with its own set of unique challenges that will test any level of golfer and their shot making ability.

Boringdon Park

Based in Plymouth, just 5 minutes from the A38 and only 10 minutes away from the city centre. The club is the newest golf course in the area having opened in 2009 is set in 400 acres of parkland with spectacular panoramic views of Plymouth Sound and Dartmoor. The course has been sculptured to enhance the natural contours of the land and constructed to the highest standard with the greens having been built to UGSA specification, offering golfers a rewarding experience.

Accommodation

There’s a journey of discovery to be taken when you visit The Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Since 1863 when it was built as Plymouth’s first luxury hotel through to the present day, the hotel has an intriguing history that is sure to capture your imagination. The style and generous proportions of the hotel evoke the grace of years gone by, while our commitment to excellent service provides all the modern facilities you would expect. Resting in the heart of the ‘Ocean City’ the Duke of Cornwall is the ideal base from which to explore the rich and varied history of Plymouth and the perfect base for golfers. From the dramatic scenery of Dartmoor to the historic Barbican, home of Plymouth Gin distillery, there are a wealth of sights to take in and enjoy. Just a short walk away lies the city centre making the Duke the perfect base for business and pleasure visitors alike. Rooms are Individually decorated and furnished to the highest standard, each of the seventy two rooms reflect the luxuriant architecture of the hotel, discreetly blending comfort and elegance with modern technology.