Golf Clubs in South Devon

Golf courses in South Devon offer a fantastic combination of challenging holes and stunning landscapes. Whether you’re planning a golfing holiday in South Devon, or you just want to try your hand at some of these spectacular greens, we’ve handpicked a list of South Devon’s best golf courses.  
 

Bovey Castle Golf Course, Dartmoor  

Designed in 1926 by one of Britain’s finest golf course designers, Bovey Castle’s 18-hole golf course is a true gem nestled within Dartmoor National Park.  

The course roams through the luxury Bovey Castle Hotel estate and enjoys a prime location within the stunning Devon landscape. As challenging as it is beautiful, this championship course is designed to test the skills of players of all abilities.  

The 7th hole provides an exciting challenge, with a river meandering down the right-hand side that is sure to tantalise, infuriate and charm golfers in equal measure! 

If you plan to visit, ensure you’re well prepared for your time out on the course by looking at the Bovey Castle website for current course conditions and weather updates.  

Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club, Woodbury, nr Exeter 

With superior facilities, idyllic surroundings, and experienced staff on hand to ensure your round runs smoothly, Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club is the ideal destination for golfers of all abilities. 

If you're after a challenge, the scenic 18-hole Championship ‘Oaks Course’ is for you, with striking parkland, rolling fairways and stunning lakes. Alternatively, if you don’t have a handicap and are looking for something a little less demanding, the 9-hole ‘Acorns Course’ is the perfect test of your skills. 

Even if you don’t play your best golf, the scenery alone at Woodbury Park is worth the walk, with manicured greens and an abundance of wildlife - this really is golf at it best. You owe it to yourself to visit the club and take on the Woodbury challenge. 

Shaldon Approach Golf, Shaldon 

Shaldon Approach Golf is considered one of the best approach courses in the South West, with breath taking views of Teignmouth and the Teign Estuary.  

Not sure what an ‘Approach Course’ is? Allow us to help! An approach course is a golf course comprised of short holes that allow golfers to work on their approach shots into greens. So, if you're after a course where you can work on finessing your game, Shaldon Approach is for you! 

As well as being a specialised approach course, Shaldon is also a full 18-hole course with hole distances of 60 to 120 yards, giving you the perfect choice between making your round a laidback scenic stroll or a competitive, Shaldon Approach challenge! 

Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club, Umberleigh 

The glorious Highbullen Hotel in Umberleigh sits proudly within a 9-hole USGA specification golf course. Set in richly wooded parkland with breath-taking views across Dartmoor, this course provides a thrilling test for golfers of all skill sets.  

Highbullen Golf Course may be shorter than a lot of other courses, but this also makes it the perfect location for golfers of all abilities and handicaps. However, the higher skilled golfers in your party shouldn’t be put off – the course does still provide a unique challenge as it tests a player’s ability to manage a golf course and select the right club. 

Golf is available on a “pay and play” basis all year round with golf buggies and clubs available to hire for an additional fee. 

Thurlestone Golf Club, Thurlestone, nr Kingsbridge 

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than half a mile from Thurlestone Hotel, Thurlestone Golf Club is a fantastic location to play a round of golf. Running along the coastline of Bigbury Bay, this course offers an exhilarating challenge amidst breath-taking views of the legendary Thurlestone Rock. 

Thurlestone Hotel guests receive a 20% discount on green fees on presentation of a voucher.  
 

Boringdon Park Golf Club, Plymouth 

Located mere minutes away from the enchanting Boringdon Hall Hotel, Boringdon Park is a friendly golf club set in 400 acres of glorious parkland. With 18 holes of stunning golf, sculpted to embrace the natural contours of the land, visitors love the challenge this course poses.  

Amateur and professional golfers alike can take their pick between two superbly maintained courses, as well as an excellent driving range for practicing those shots, and even the chance to enrol for some lessons with the Boringdon Park Golf Academy.  

Asbury (Kigbeare), Okehampton 

An unconventional course that’s not for the faint-hearted, Kigbeare is the longest of four full-length 18-hole courses at the Manor House and Ashbury Hotels leisure complex just outside Okehampton.  

Tavistock Golf Club, Tavistock 

One of Devon’s oldest golf clubs, Tavistock’s wide-open greens and sweeping vistas make it a deceptively simple looking course. However, lying on the wild slopes of Dartmoor, this course offers a challenging test for any golfer. 

Staddon Heights, Plymouth 

The naval Staddon Heights Golf Club was founded in 1904 and offers both a challenging and memorable golfing experience from its unique cliff top location.  

Yelverton Golf Club, Yelverton, nr Dartmoor 

One of Devon’s best moorland courses with views stretching out across Dartmoor and Cornwall, Yelverton Golf Course offers a high standard of heathland golf.  

Bigbury Golf Club, Bigbury, Nr Kingsbridge 

From its dramatic location perched high on the cliff edge, the course at Bigbury Golf Club is at the mercy of fickle sea winds, making it an exciting challenge to play. 

Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, Blackawton, nr Dartmouth 

You’ll need every club in the bag when playing the Dartmouth Championship course! No two holes are the same and there’s a great deal of fun to be had whilst plotting your route around the greens. 

Churston Golf Club, Brixham 

Welsh snooker legend, Ray Reardon, is the president of Churston Golf Club. Climbing steadily over cliff tops with stunning views across Tor Bay, this is a quirky course with many enjoyable slopes. 

Torquay Golf Club, St Mary’s Church, Torquay

A beautiful course comprised of a combination of parkland and cliff; Torquay’s course still boasts a number of adventurous old-fashioned holes for players to enjoy.  

Dainton Park Golf Club, Newton Abbot 

Despite opening in 1991, the cleverly routed course at Dainton Park Golf Club looks mature beyond its years and provides a demanding challenge across its eighteen holes. 

Teignmouth Golf Club, Teignmouth 

With greens that bare the classic hallmark of ‘Golden Age’ golf course architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie, the course at Teignmouth presents a great test for players of all abilities.  

The Warren Golf Club, Dawlish 

Set on a National Nature Reserve, the Warren golf course has been referred to as the ‘St Andrews of the South’ for its exceptional greens and stunning surrounding scenery. 

Exeter Golf and Country Club, Exeter 

Boasting a 6,023-yard James Braid designed course, Exeter Golf and Country Club offers year-round golf on a superb parkland course just minutes from Exeter city centre.  

With a wide variety of golf clubs catering to all skillsets and abilities in South Devon, you’ll be sure to find the perfect course to satisfy your golfing needs. What’s more, don’t forget that many golf courses in South Devon offer hotel accommodation right on site too, so it’s well worth checking out our list of Nearby Places to Stay to book a convenient spot to rest your legs after a long day on the greens!   

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