course recommendations near woolacombe

[bluewolf]

ok good people, am heading to woolacombe in the middle of july for a couple of weeks. ive not definately decided to take the clubs yet, might concentrate on surfing!!! if i do take the clubs, does anyone have any recommendations for a decent scenic knock. im not looking for anything too challenging, just a decent enjoyable 18 holes in the sun (hopefully) with some nice views...
thanks in advance.......
danny

 

[pokerjoke]

Hi Danny my neck of the woods,i was born in Ilfracombe which is five miles from woolacombe.
Its a fantastic area and woolacombe is great,have you been before?make sure you have a beer in the Red barn at night as the suns going down,beautiful.
As for courses there are 3 i recomend,firstly Twitchen golf course is opposite the camp site,quite short but quite easy and ideal for a quick round.
Secondly libbaton golf course,used to be 9 but about 3 years ago extended to 18,lots of water and a good test.
And finally Ilfracombe,i absolutely love this course,one of the best kept in the westcountry[i would love to have a forum meet there] a true test especially if the winds blowing and the scenery and veiws are amazing,an absolute must as your only a short trek away.

 

[bluewolf]

cheers PJ. Was just looking at Ilfracombe and it looks fantastic. I think im gonna have to take the clubs as I wouldnt want to get there, look at the courses and regret leaving them at home.. Looks like its going to be a good fortnight. am up for a mini meet if a few people are interested. Short notice I know, but he who dares Rodney, he who dares...

 

[richart]

Recommend strongly you play at Saunton. Two fantastic courses ,especially the East. Both ranked in top 50 or so English courses, and i never tire of playing them. More expensive than most in the area, but they are top quality, and compared to other top 50 courses good value.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Yes, the two courses at Saunton are exceptional.

 

[Bigfoot]

I played both East and West courses at Saunton and Royal North Devon an couple of weeks ago. All three were excellent. I liked the East course the most but would not turn down the chance to play any of them again.

 

[User20205]

+1 for RND across the estuary in Westward Ho its a cracking course. It has the best run of links holes I've played (3-8)

I've not played Saunton, but I'm going down there in Sept/Oct to have a crack.

 

[RND]

Haha! Guess where i play!
if you come to RND you will hopefully get the friendliest welcome! The course is always hard and fast like a proper Links, and you can checkout the museum and stuff, always fun to see a first timers face when they walk into the bar! - for me the greens at Saunton are a little too soft and green and not true links but it is in good nick at the moment.
I also like Woolacombe and Mortehoe GC, which is right on your doorstep and cheap and cheerful.
Have fun !

 

[bluewolf]

cheers guys, am looking forward to it now... ilfracombe looks nice and Saunton should give me a bit of links golf, and something to compare Lytham and Birkdale to.. Will give RND a try too in the 2nd week. gonna have to do something special for the mrs to make sure I can get out a few times....

 

[RND]

if i am able to i'll take you round RND (if you get permission too!) drop me an email the days that are best for you. will save you about £30 too if I can make it...
cheers
Richard

 

[acesup1504]

I would take the offer of playing RND up.

Played it last year on a twilight offer ( £25 i think)

Its a great links course and some ways quite unique,Although it shares many of the traits of a typical flat links layout eg hard fast running fairways etc. What makes it difficult is the sea grass. The stuff is deadly to golf balls and normally a lost ball unless you fancy a few spikes in you! added to that a horse or sheep might get in the way of your shot!

Great place to play golf if you enjoy links type courses!