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The tremendous hotel is on the doorstep of Saunton Golf Club, home to two of England's best links courses. It has been asserted by many that if the Royal & Ancient was to add to the Open Championship rotation, Saunton would feature high on a list of potential venues.
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| Championship Standard Course |
| Club House |
| Driving Range |
| Practice Area |
| Pro Shop |
East Course
Herbert Fowler's East Course is ranked just outside England's top
ten, and at 6,700 yards it provides a stern test to even the most
skilled golfers. The rugged sand dunes of Braunton Burrows are the
setting for this fine golfing destination, a site that has been
designated as being of international importance by UNESCO. The real
challenge of the East comes in the shape of the tough par-4s, eight of
which measure over 400 yards, while the charm of the course is
accentuated by the feeling that every hole is cut distinctly through
the dunes.
West Course
The West Course was originally opened in the 1930s, but was used as
a training field during the Second World War and subsequently lay
dormant for some 40 years until the esteemed Frank Pennink revived it
in 1975. The West may be shorter than the more prestigious East Course,
but it remains a considerable test, with a network of burns and streams
interspersed through the dunes.
Both courses are reputed to boast some of the finest putting surfaces in England, and together they represent a truly terrific links golf destination.
