Golf Courses in Cornwall
Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club
Founded: 1891
Location: Cornwall, Bude
Holes: 18
The Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club (surrounded by the town and the sea) is a challenging links course established in 1891. Excellent drainage enables the course to be playable throughout the year off regular tees and greens, making it one of Cornwall's finest golf courses.
Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course
Founded: 1992
Location: Cornwall, Lanteglos
Holes: 18
Set in the heart of North Cornwall in 230 acres of rolling hills and woodland, designated an area of Special Landscape Value, the Bowood Park Estate once formed part of a 13th century deer park owned by Edward Prince of Wales formerly known as The Black Prince. Bowood Golf Course opened in June 1992, the course has developed into a much admired and popular venue catering for players of all abilities, and has gained many plaudits during it's short life including the coveted Golf Monthly Gold Award. If you are playing from the championship tees, the longest hole in Cornwall, the 600 yard par 5 seventh, should prove a tough challenge.
Budock Vean Hotel & Golf Club
Founded: 1932
Location: Cornwall, Falmouth
Holes: 9
Budock Vean, Hotel & Golf Club with its spectacular parkland golf course and award-winning gardens, is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the south-facing bank of the Helford River. This delightful course is playable throughout the year, such is the equanimity of the climate in this most southerly part of the British Isles.
Cape Cornwall Golf Club
Founded: 1990
Location: Cornwall, Penzance
Holes: 18
Situated on the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cornwall Golf Club is the first and last 18-hole golf course in Britain! This par 70 course has spectacular views overlooking the ocean and is surrounded by iron and bronze age settlements and old mine workings. Designed in 1990 by Bob Hamilton, who has also helped design courses in Scotland and Singapore, it is a truly natural course, and very well drained to the extent that there is never a need for winter greens. The course is a challenge for the club golfer and low handicap golfer alike. Hazards includes lies on existing undulating land, dry stone walls - some of which cross fairways - and bunkers.
Carlyon Bay Golf Club
Founded: 1926
Location: Cornwall, St Austell
Holes: 18
The Championship golf course on the cliffs at Carlyon Bay Golf Club is at once beautiful, dramatic and challenging. Stretching along the coastline towards the port of Par, the course offers 6,500 yards of the most stimulating golf in Cornwall, a comfortable club house and an extensive pro shop.
China Fleet Country Club
Founded: 1991
Location: Cornwall, Saltash
Holes: 18
With some of the finest views in South West England, our par 72, 18-hole China Fleet Country Club's championship course is a firm favourite with golfers of all levels. A floodlit 28 bay driving range, a well-stocked golf shop and an enthusiastic team of golf professionals also complement the course.
Clowance Estate & Country Club
Founded:
Location: Cornwall, Cambourne
Holes: 9
Clowance Estate & Country Club is set in 97 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland and woodlands, complete with an 18th century manor house and its own private golf course. Whether you are young or old, beginner or more experienced golfer, you will find plenty here to test every aspect of your game. Good course management, solid shooting, unflinching accuracy and sound club selection are at a premium here, vitally important if you are to score well.
Falmouth Golf Club
Founded: 1894
Location: Cornwall, Falmouth
Holes: 18
Falmouth Golf Club occupies possibly one of the most spectacular sites on which to locate a golf course. The views across the English Channel are stunning and the new driving range, which is fully operational, is probably the most beautiful place in Europe from which to hit golf balls. With the up-grading of the golf course and the clubhouse refurbishment now completed, a warm welcome awaits you at Falmouth.
Hoburne Doublebois Golf Club
Founded:
Location: Cornwall, Liskeard
Holes: 9
Hoburne Doublebois Golf Club is situation within the Hoburne Doublebois holiday park which has a 9 hole golf course within the complex. Situated near Padstow, it is set in 64 acres of Cornish countryside the holiday park has its own beautifully maintained 9-hole par 33 golf course.
Isles-of-Scilly Golf Club
Founded: 1904
Location: Cornwall, Isle of Scilly
Holes: 9
The Isles-of-Scilly Golf Club features a fine fusion of two kinds and styles of golf. Its course is laid out on some heathland in places, and on other occasions it plays very much like a traditional links course. It has been the pride and joy of the quaint little seaside town of St. Mary's since it was first opened in 1904. Designed by Horace Hutchinson, it has weathered the test of time well and continues to grow in popularity year on year.
Ivyleaf Golf Club
Founded:
Location: Cornwall, Bude
Holes: 9
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking the scenic North Cornwall coast, Ivyleaf Golf Club's 9 hole, 1900 yard parkland golf course must not be missed. Open 7 days a week, club and trolley hire, covered driving range, tuition sometimes available. Situated 3 miles north of Bude.
Killow Park Golf Club
Founded: 1987
Location: Cornwall, Truro
Holes: 18
Killow Park Golf Club is a delightful and challenging 18 hole course. Set in the magnificent grounds of Killiow Estate, many water hazards and mature trees. Eight bay floodlit driving range, situated just off the A39 at Playing Place, near Truro.
Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club
Founded: 1993
Location: Cornwall, Bodmin
Holes: 18
In a sheltered wooded valley in central Cornwall lies countryside of a softer hue, concealing one of the finest golf courses in the South West, Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club. Over the years Lanhydrock has been beautifully moulded into the landscape and this has produced a course that offers an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities.
Launceston Golf Club
Founded: 1910
Location: Cornwall, Launceston
Holes: 18
The elevated levels of Launceston Golf Club offer spectacular countryside views over both Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, while in the foreground we have majestic views of our historic town and castle. The club originates back to 1910 and is now a well established 6415 yard par 70 parkland course. It offers an excellent and challenging round of golf for all standards of golfers. For ladies it is 5703 yards, par 73.
Looe Golf Club
Founded: 1933
Location: Cornwall, Looe
Holes: 18
Designed by six - times open champion, Harry Vardon, Looe Golf Club is set around an area of quite breathtaking beauty. The panoramic views from the course are stunning: to the east are the peaks of Dartmoor and the Tamar estuary, to the south, Looe Island and the channel, to the west and north, glorious countryside and the Cornish moors. The Club house comprises a bar, dining room, Professional shop and full changing room facilities and has the enviable reputation of being one of the friendliest clubs in the south - west.
Lostwithiel Golf Hotel & Country Club
Founded: 1991
Location: Cornwall, Lostwithiel
Holes: 18
The challenging front nine rewards you with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, while the picturesque back nine runs through leaf parkland, flanked by the silver waters of the River Fowey. At just under 6,000 yards the par 72 course, established in 1991 offers a challenge to the accomplished player yet is also suitable for a beginner. To compliment the Lostwithel Golf Hotel & Country Club course there are exceptional practice facilities including a floodlit driving range with under cover and grass bays, putting greens and practice bunkers.
Merlin Golf & Country Club
Founded: 1991
Location: Cornwall, Newquay
Holes: 18
Merlin Golf Course is a beautiful hilltop heathland course set on the North Cornish Coast, enjoying amazing views towards the sea. The full course is 18 holes, with each hole designed to present you with a different challenge. Designed to be an easy walking course.
Mullion Golf Club
Founded: 1895
Location: Cornwall, Helston
Holes: 18
Mullion Golf Club situated on the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula is not only the most Southerly but one of the most beautiful courses in the West Country. Framed by sandy coves and protected reed beds, the course, now well past it's centenary, has always attracted the literary giants who not only enjoyed the golf but also fascinated by the ambience. Conan Doyle, AP Herbert, AA Milne played regularly during several visits each year.
Newquay Golf Club
Founded: 1890
Location: Cornwall, Newquay
Holes: 18
One of Cornwall's finest seaside links with magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean. Open to the unpredictable nature of the elements and possessing some very demanding greenside bunkers, the prerequisite for good scoring at Newquay Golf Club is accuracy. Such is the quality of the course, Newquay has been the host for many County events and has produced more than its fair share of County Champions as well as numerous victories in the Cornwall Team Championships.
Perranporth Golf Club
Founded: 1927
Location: Cornwall, Perranporth
Holes: 18
One of the finest links courses in the south west, Perranporth Golf Club boasts spectacular panoramic views throughout this championship course. With stunning views over the sea and the extensive golden sands below, few courses are better placed than this. Taking advantage of the natural contours of the landscape means that James Braid, course designer, was successful in creating each hole with its own individual demands and character. Not only this, but the greens which are fast and absolutely true have a reputation for being amongst the best in the south west.
Porthpean Golf Course
Founded: 1992
Location: Cornwall, St.Austell
Holes: 18
Porthpean Golf Course creates unique challenges demanding the skills of power, placement and fine judgement upon discerning golfer. The first 9 holes are in a pleasant parkland setting with good views of Penrice Woods and distant views of rural Cornwall. The return holes offer magnificent panoramic views overlooking St. Austell Bay.
Praa Sands Golf Club
Founded: 1971
Location: Cornwall, Penzance
Holes: 9
Praa Sands Golf Club is a nine hole privately owned course, which from every green on the course you can see the sea, and it provides a deceptively challenging Par 62 for men, Par 64 for ladies.
Roserrow Golf & Country Club
Founded: 1997
Location: Cornwall, Wadebridge
Holes: 18
Rosearrow Golf and Country Club was established in 1997 and its course is laid out on some fine parkland. It has undulating fairways that make matters tricky for you from the tees and the greens are exceptionally well guarded by a clutch of troublesome bunkers. The course further benefits from a top of the range irrigation system that makes it playable virtually all year round. Located not far from Wadebridge, it is a considerable length measuring just short of 7,000 yards. As a result, some of its eighteen holes are quite long, a fact which is no doubt music to ears of the big-hitters who really enjoy letting rip off the tee.
St.Austell Golf Club
Founded: 1911
Location: Cornwall, St.Austell
Holes: 18
St. Austell Golf Club is a private members club located just outside St. Austell in Cornwall. The course itself is an undulating parkland/heathland course which provides a test for both beginners and low handicappers alike. It is a Par 69 from the white and yellow tees and 72 off the reds. It comprises one par 5, thirteen par 4's and four par 3's but three of the men's par 4's are par 5's for ladies. The course measures 6,091 yards from the white tees and 5,536 from the reds.
St.Enodoc Golf Club
Founded: 1890
Location: Cornwall, Wadebridge
Holes: 2 x 18
St.Enodoc Golf Club has one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England (Chrsch Course) with everything you would expect from a James Braid design; undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots and all with the added bonus of some of the greatest sea and estuary views on any course in the world. With its hilly terrain no two holes are the same; it may not be long by today's standards but it is tight with punishing rough and so requires courage and accuracy to cope with some of the problems posed. Any visitor who plays to their handicap here can leave feeling that they have done really well.
St.Kew Golf Club
Founded: 1993
Location: Cornwall, Wadebridge
Holes: 9
Nine-hole courses frequently get frowned upon by the more discerning golfer as they are to seen to be 'lesser' courses in many respects that their 18-hole big cousins. What a harsh mistake that is though, and is there ever a better example of this narrow mindedness than that provided by the course at St. Kew Golf Club. Forgetting for a moment that it only has nine-holes, consider that six of them have water coming into play to give add an extra element of difficulty to your game, and that there are superb views all around of the beautiful surrounding Cornish countryside.
St.Mellion Golf & Country Club
Founded: 1976
Location: Cornwall, Saltash
Holes: 2 x 18
Play championship golf in Cornwall at St. Mellion Golf and Country Club, near Plymouth in Devon - the leading venue in Cornwall for golf and the perfect destination for a break, whether for business or pleasure. With its two championship golf courses, this famous West Country golf resort has hosted the Benson & Hedges International on six occasions, firmly securing St Mellion's position as the finest venue for golf in Cornwall and as one of Europe's premier resorts for both golf and leisure.
St.Newlyn East Golf Club
Founded:
Location: Cornwall, Newquay
Holes: 12
Attractively set in the lovely rural Lappa Valley near Newquay, St.Newlyn's 12 hole course provides a challenge for experienced and novice golfers.
Tehidy Park Golf Club
Founded: 1922
Location: Cornwall, Camborne
Holes: 18
The Tehidy Park Golf Club course is a mixture of some open holes, some with streams at strategic points, many with trees lining fairways and 5 where out of bounds comes into play. The lakes also have a part to play on 4 holes, especially the 193 yard par3 17th where a carry from the medal tee of close to 170 yards is required to ensure safety.
Treloy Golf Club
Founded: 1991
Location: Cornwall, Newquay
Holes: 9
Treloy Golf Club is a beautifully picturesque golf course situated just outside of the seaside resort town of Newquay, Cornwall. The course was designed by golf course designer Bob Sandow and opened in 1991, its quality and reputation has grown ever since. 9 hole, 2,143 yards, par 32, executive golf course.
Trethorne Golf Club
Founded: 1993
Location: Cornwall, Launceston
Holes: 18
Set in the picturesque Cornish countryside just on the Devon/Cornwall border, Trethorne Golf Club can offer competitive membership packages, green fee rates and comfortable accommodation. Whether you are looking for a golf break, golf holiday or simply 18 holes, you will be guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome.
Trevose Golf & Country Club
Founded: 1925
Location: Cornwall, Padstow
Holes: 18 + 2 x 9
The North Cornish Coastline is one of the most spectacular locations in the UK and nestling within it lies Trevose Golf & Country Club, sheltered by the majestic Trevose Head with its watchful lighthouse. There are challenges and enjoyment for every golfer as each of the three courses blend effortlessly into the natural and unique landscape. The experience of playing here is certainly enhanced by the North Cornish coastline with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, wide sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs.
Truro Golf Club
Founded: 1937
Location: Cornwall, Truro
Holes: 18
Truro Golf Club, with its mature course set in a superb landscape and celebrated its 70th year in 2007since its formation. In gently undulating and easy walking countryside and populated by mature trees, the course provides both a challenging test for low handicap players and enjoyable golf for all.
West Cornwall Golf Club
Founded: 1889
Location: Cornwall, St.Ives
Holes: 18
Although not quite measuring 6,000 yards the testing quality of West Cornwall Golf Club lies in the fact that it has no mercy on a bad or timid shot. Invariably played in anything from a light breeze to a force 9 the course has many defences, but attack it and you should then be able it.
Whitsand Bay Hotel Golf Club
Founded: 1905
Location: Cornwall, Saltash
Holes: 18
Nestling between Crafthole and the sea at Portwrinkle you would be hard pressed to find a course anywhere in the country with such dramatic coastal views at Whitsand Bay Hotel Golf Club. The course was laid by Fernie of Troon in 1905 and although Max Faulkner holds the course record of 62 set in 1947 the Course is intended for everyone. From those new to Golf, to low handicap players who want that right combination of sporting holes set in one of the most distinctive and epic landscapes Cornwall has to offer.
