Saunton

Saunton's 2 courses have stood up well to the competition of new courses. The East Course is ranked No.32 in the Golf World "Top 100 Courses" and the West Course is No 67. and there is only one club with 2 better links courses in the whole country and that is St Andrews!

Nick Faldo said “I love links golf and, though I rarely get an opportunity to visit the West Country, I am a huge fan of  Saunton.  I've no doubt that if the East Course were located on the coast of Lancashire or Kent it would have hosted an Open Championship by now.

Framed by magnificent sand hills, it is a classic links and one where the character of the terrain and the vagaries of a near ever-present wind combine to create a wonderfully absorbing challenge.  I'm less familiar with the West Course but the landscape is perhaps even more spectacular and I cannot think of anywhere in England where 36 holes could be more enjoyable.

Some years ago I had the pleasure of bringing the final of my Faldo Series tournament to Saunton.  It was a marvellous occasion: attended by Prince Andrew, the Club looked after us 'royally' and, to cap it all, we had a Russian winner in Grigory Bonderenko. Naturally I couldn't wait to tell my confused American friends"

Saunton - 26th June

Saunton Golf Club
Saunton
Nr Braunton
North Devon
EX33 1LG

Tel: 01271 812436
Fax: 01271 814241
Email: gm4@sauntongolf.co.uk     
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No.11 in England Top 100 Golf Courses

It is advisable to turn up 1½ hours before your tee time to have breakfast and use the practice facilities.

Breakfast from: 07:30 at the clubhouse
Start time: From 09:00 onwards
Format: 1 tee start from 1st tee
Lunch from: 13:30 in the clubhouse
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Practice Round: £32.50 per greenfee

East Course Information

Course Yardages: Red 5960, Yellow 5741, White 6427, Blue 6779

Course Par: Red 74, Yellow 70, White 71, Blue 71

Round length: 4 hours 30 minutes

Practice facilities: Driving range, short game, putting green

Lockers: No