Welcome to the wonderful Golf Courses in and around South Devon that can be accessed from the new luxury accommodation at Hillfield Cottages & Country House. The area boast over twenty fine Golf Courses within easy travelling distance, the following are a selected few. For more information click on Golf Club name to link their web site where available. Travelling time from Hillfields taken from the “AA” route planner is shown in brackets.
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Dartmouth Golf & Country Club (5 min) 01803 712686
Hillfield Guest’s enjoy a 25% Discount on Golf and Leisure Facilities. Also a discount in the Restaurant
Designed by Jeremy Pern, Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, offers two exceptional courses, both created with sweeping fairways, ample all year round tees, and of course superb greens created from the dramatic surrounding landscape, all built to USGA Championship specification.
Championship Course… The 7,200 yard, par 72 Championship Course, which has hosted the West Region PGA Championships on no less than 6 occasions, has been designed to challenge the most proficient golfer, with the strategic positioning of tees, meandering streams, 12 water features and undulating greens providing an excellent and enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities.
The Dartmouth Course...The 5,200 yard, par 66 Dartmouth Course offers a more relaxing challenge, but nevertheless the course has been built to the exact same standard as its sister course, offering the golfer similar challenges of undulating greens and water features. This course is an absolute must to all golfers wanting to enjoy the true 'Dartmouth Experience'. Miss it, then miss out
Thurlestone Golf Club (27 min) 01548 560405
Situated on a coastal strip of down land turf the setting of this 100 year old club has been favourable compared on television by Peter Allis, with the famous Pebble Beach course in Florida. This nationally known, popular course has a well deserved reputation for excellence and will provide both the lower and higher handicap golfers with a stern, yet enjoyable test of golf.
Churston Golf Club (28 min) 01803 842751
One of the great attractions of “The Churston Golf Course” is its delightful situation on the top of the cliffs at the western end of Torbay. Churston lays mid way between Brixham and Paignton and just over six miles from Torquay so, from the point of view accessibility its position is ideal. The course is laid out on a long strip of typical down-land turf that stretches westward along the cliffs towards Brixham. The ground is boldly undulating in character, with no lack of natural features, and the surroundings are much more richly diversified than are usually to be found on courses near the cliffs. The wide variety of views to be seen from different parts of the course is truly wonderful. On the inland side we have the woods and the rich colouring of the Devon Hills. From the tenth green at the far end, we have a fascinating view of Brixham Harbour, which is worth travelling miles to see, and on our homeward journey along the side of the course nearest the sea we find ourselves gazing over the whole sweep of Torbay with its red and white cliffs, Torquay itself, and a succession of headlands beyond, as far as Teignmouth. The total length of the course is 6208 yards, with a S.S.S. of 70. There are two really long holes of 557 and 516 yards, so even the tigers will find that there is plenty of scope for good, honest hard hitting. Most of the par four holes are well within the two shot distance for the average player. Churston calls for a great variety of shots, but the holiday golfer will find from the point of view of length, it does not provide too exacting a test.
Dainton Park Golf Club (29 min) 01803 815000
Teeing off with two of the toughest opening holes in Devon, this 6,200 yard par 71 course has the challenge and variety to inspire golfers of every standard. The course features well protected quality greens, elevated tees, strategic water hazards and tree lined fairways. It makes full use of the rolling Devon countryside with some quite spectacular scenery and views for that 'away from it all' feeling. The island 7th green is not for the faint hearted. You'll be doing well with a par!
Wrangton Golf Club (33 min) 01364 73229
A course of contrasts, with 9 holes of rugged moor land at the foot of Ugborough Beacon and 9 holes of natural parkland lower down. Within Dartmoor National Park. Sheep and ponies sometimes roam the course. Magnificent views over the South Hams to the sea & over Dartmoor.
Bigbury Golf Club (39 min) 01548 810557
A beautiful heath land 18 hole course overlooking the sea in South Devon at Bigbury on Sea, ideally situated between Exeter and Plymouth for easy access. No golfer visiting the South Hams should miss the opportunity of playing at friendly Bigbury Golf Club. It's an ideal holiday course: challenging enough for the low-handicappers but not too daunting for the holiday maker. The great situation of the course makes it playable all year round. There are outstanding views from almost everywhere on the course, with Dartmoor to the north, the winding river Avon running near a number of holes and breathtaking scenes of Bantham beach and Burgh Island. A real pleasure for golfers!
Hele park Golf Centre (39 min) 01626 336060
Hele Park Golf Centre, home of the complete golfing experience. Offering Pay As you Play and Membership facilities to golfers of all ages and abilities, Hele Park Golf Centre is the natural choice whether you are looking to play socially, competitively or to improve your game. Set in the glorious Devonshire countryside, just outside Newton Abbot, Hele Park provides one of the finest golf facilities in the UK. Play one of the most scenic, enjoyable and challenging golf courses in the South West, practice on our all-weather driving range, relax in the bar or restaurant, browse our Pro Shop and take advantage of some of the country's most advanced coaching facilities. Check out the driving range for the 12 new Power Tees catering for left and right handed Golfers. Just load your balls in the hopper and watch the ball pop up. Hit it and the next one just pops up again. Makes practising easier and more fun! Hele Park is the first and only one of two in Devon or Cornwall with Power Tees - yet again Hele Park leads the way!
Newton Abbot Golf Club (40 min) 01626 352460
Although the present Golf Club dates from 1931 the origins can be traced back to 1894 when Major Harold St Maur created a 9- hole course on his own estate, which was interwoven with the Stover pheasant shoot. The present trolley shed was the pheasant-rearing shed! In 1931 work commenced on constructing a James Braid designed golf course at the present location. Situated very close to the A38 Plymouth Expressway and 3 miles north of Newton Abbot, Stover Golf Club is one of the most popular courses in South Devon. Visitors are most welcome and will appreciate the setting, warm welcome and friendly atmosphere of the Club. Set in parkland with some of the prettiest golf holes in Devon. Extensive, mature woodlands and water, feature on a number of holes and whilst the 5800 yards, par 69, is not long, it provides an interesting and enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. The back 9 holes are narrow and good course management is essential. A flat easy-walking course, it is popular with players of more senior years who can play an additional 9 or 18 holes without undue problems – golf buggies are neither permitted or necessary.
Dinnaton Sporting & Country Club (40 min) 01752 892512
Moor land course, accuracy is essential down some tight fairways, tricky approach shots to guarded greens and water adds to the challenge, well kept and offers a variety of golf. Excellent leisure facilities.
Torquay Golf Club (43 min) 01803 314591
Golf Club, a delightful parkland course with stunning views over Lyme Bay, Torbay and across to Haytor and Dartmoor in the distance ... Torquay Golf Club has a long and prestigious history, being officially opened by Harry Vardon - who had already won 'The Open Championship' on four occasions before he went on to win again two months after opening Torquay Golf Club in 1911
Teign Valley Golf Club (50 min) 01647 253026
Known as one of the friendliest Golf Clubs in Devon, Teign Valley welcomes visitors every day of the week. Cheery, friendly and lively is the spirit that this privately owned club has developed. There is plenty of opportunity for visitor golf - especially during the week. You will certainly find us informal, relaxed, and friendly but very protective of our dress standards! All golfers are expected to look the part - smart, tailored attire with proper golf shoes. No handicap certificate is required, but golfing experience and 'manners' are essential if you and others are to have a good game.
Teignmouth Golf Club (51 min) 01626 777070
Dating back to 1924 and designed by Dr Alister Mackenzie, the architect of the Augusta National Golf Course in Georgia U.S.A. on which the renowned annual U.S. Masters Golf Championship is played. Visitors are welcome all year round and are required to pay green fees on entry. Set out on the high plateau of Little Haldon, over 800 feet above sea level, the course is unique in its situation, with breathtaking and extensive views. From the outgoing half we look down on Teignmouth itself, over the Teign estuary to the Devon shore as far as Berry Head. From the inward holes we have a fantastic view of the Exe estuary, and can follow the eastward coastline as far as Portland Bill. To the west lies Dartmoor, rising in the far distance into the grey bastions of the Tors, Hay, Saddle and Rippon, while to the north lays the hinterland of Devon and the Blackdown Hills. Our designer, Dr C. A. MacKenzie, was renowned for making natural undulations conform to the character of the ground without changing its natural beauty. Some of the holes at Teignmouth are regarded as the best he ever did. His idea of a golf course was that it should be pleasurable, that bunkers should be strategic not penal, and he was quoted as saying "make it look hard and play easy if the player uses his brains"! The course is maintained to the highest standard, while respecting the natural beauty of the surroundings and heather conservation.
St Mellion Golf & Country Club (65 min) 01579 352002
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or are new to the game of golf, at St Mellion in beautiful Cornwall you'll experience golfing at its best. Set in 450 acres of rolling countryside, yet only a stone's throw from Plymouth in Devon, St Mellion is undisputedly one of the finest golf resorts in the West Country - and indeed in the whole of the UK. Officially opened in the July of 1988, the Nicklaus golf course at St Mellion in Cornwall (close to Plymouth in Devon) is regarded as one of the finest golf courses in Europe. Following the acquisition of the resort by American Golf (UK) Ltd in May 1998, £250,000 has been invested in drainage and maintenance work to make what is one of the world's most famous golf courses playable all year round. This has been music to the ears of the many golfers who love the West Country and who return time and again to Cornwall to take up the challenge!
Woodbury Park Golf Club (68 min) 01395 233500
This magnificent championship par 72 course is set in stunning tree and lake studded parkland, with rolling fairways and USGA spec. greens. For the less experienced, the Acorns course presents a realistic challenge. Brush up your technique on the practice ground and driving range, or book in for some PGA tuition. Then relax and have a quiet drink or snack in the luxurious Clubhouse. You are not a mere spectator when you enter the World of Racing. Fasten your seatbelt and experience the thrills, spills and glamour of motor sport. Share in the gripping drama of Nigel Mansell’s remarkable career captured in unique video footage, in the specially designed cinema. Then stand alongside the actual Formula 1 racing cars he drove to victory, and see a plethora of memorabilia from all over the world. Without question, motor racing will always be close to Nigel Mansell’s heart. But these days it is tempered with a love of golf, the countryside, business, fine wines, and great food...Woodbury Park in a nutshell.
