Golf in North Devon

[Deleted member 23270]

The 18th is a fantastic finishing hole worthy of any top golf course.

3 wood 8 iron to a big green in the prevailing wind. Guess we will need to agree to disagree on that one.

 

[IanM]

3 wood 8 iron to a big green in the prevailing wind. Guess we will need to agree to disagree on that one.

I love that hole, it sits nicely in the landscape, clubhouse at the back of the green....smashing!! What did you need from the Blues Tees Sam? Last time I played it was more for these aging bones than a 3 wood and 8 iron!

 

[kevingopher]

Crazy. It’s not even the best par 3 on the complex.

Tee shot wise over half the holes on the east are better.

Imo the only people that see the west as being better are those that find the east too hard...

Your not still a member at either are you?

Yes, I’m still at RND. Saunton or more accurately Braunton is an absolute hell hole in the summer, lovely during the off season tho

 

[kevingopher]

I’m not saying because it’s harder it’s better but I’m saying people that find it too hard naturally gravitate to the west - which is not in the same league.

East has 2 of the best opening and closing holes in the country

West has 2 VERY average opening and closing holes

The first on the east is awful! It’s so bad that they had to put the tee miles back on the nearest dune so people said...
“what’s this hole mate”
“oh straight par 4, 460 into wind”
“really, how dull. Anyway isn’t this big hill we are stood on lovely”

18th is a fantastic hole tho, that I will agree on. Sitting in the bar taking bets on people playing in has got messy many a time.

 

[Philbleasy]

Yes, I’m still at RND. Saunton or more accurately Braunton is an absolute hell hole in the summer, lovely during the off season tho

Don’t fancy taking a couple of guys along with you for a round at RND when we are down in April?

 

[kevingopher]

Don’t fancy taking a couple of guys along with you for a round at RND when we are down in April?

What dates are you down this way?

 

[Philbleasy]

What dates are you down this way?

Come down on 3rd April go home 10th

 

[kevingopher]

Come down on 3rd April go home 10th

The weekend you are down is Bideford Bay Foresomes weekend. Unfortunately it will not be possible to play either Saunton East or RND that weekend. I work during the week so can’t help you I’m afraid.

 

[Philbleasy]

The weekend you are down is Bideford Bay Foresomes weekend. Unfortunately it will not be possible to play either Saunton East or RND that weekend. I work during the week so can’t help you I’m afraid.

Ok thank you anyway

 

[MendieGK]

Ok thank you anyway

Stop being such a tight arse and pay the £70

 

[Philbleasy]

Stop being such a tight arse and pay the £70

I would but my mate won’t

 

[Philbleasy]

Stop being such a tight arse and pay the £70

Also would be good to play with a member for some local knowledge of the course