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Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club was founded in 1864 then gained Royal status just 3 years later, it is the oldest golf course in England still using its original fairways. Often known as Westward Ho!, after the town of its location, the layout is the oldest links course outside Scotland and it is firmly entrenched among the most desirable courses in the country.
As a regular feature within the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World, Royal North Devon, Westward Ho! or just plain RND to many, is a unique golfing proposition rich in history. This history includes some of the pioneers of golf, ranging from J.H. Taylor, one of the great triumvirate, who started as a caddie at the course, to the likes of Horace Hutchinson, Harold Hilton and Herbert Fowler who revised the original Old Tom Morris layout.
Located on Northam Burrows, a site of special scientific interest, between Northam and Westward Ho, Royal North Devon has hosted The Amateur Championship (1912, 1925 and 1931) as well as sharing The West of England Championship with Saunton Golf Club.
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Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon was originally laid out by Old Tom Morris and subsequently revised by Herbert Fowler, and is a quintessential seaside course. That is, its character is totally dependent upon the land. From the traditional clubhouse, the view of the course is an array of dunes and brambles, with little to suggest a championship standard golf course.
However the reality is much different, as Royal North Devon is a gem of a golf course. Any good tour of the fantastic golfing landscape of Devon should certainly include a stop at the remarkable Westward Ho! as well as sampling a delicious Devonshire Cream Tea after your round.
How to get to Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club is situated 1 mile from Westward Ho off the A39, 10 miles west of Barnstaple train station.
Address: Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho, Northam, Bideford, England, EX39 1HD
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Old Tom Morris, Herbert Fowler |
| Opened for play | 1864 |
| Black | 7,000 yards | SSS 75 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,693 yards | SSS 73 |
| Yellow | 6,422 yards | SSS 72 |
| Red | 5,709 yards | SSS 68 |
What Our Golfers Say
8.4
Very Good
26 reviews
Condition overall
8.4
Condition of greens
9.0
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Difficulty
Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Roy
✓29 Jun 2026
Excellent
10.0
What a treat to play Englands oldest golf course. Lovely friendly welcome and a links experience like no other! Sheep and horses sharing the course which was a delight. The course was certainly challenging and being the flattest links we have played it was slightly tricky on a few holes to work out where you were heading! Overall we loved the course.
David
✓25 May 2026
Very Good
8.0
The course was nice and challenging at the same time. A bit too much sheep and horse poo lying around which let it down and also walkers had the right of way which put us off a bit. Apart from that it was a good experience.
Ailsa
✓25 Apr 2026
Excellent
10.0
Nicky
✓3 Apr 2026
Excellent
10.0
A very interesting , challenging course. We would really like to play the course again . The good weather was a bonus. Friendly accommodating staff and members were very welcoming. Loved the club house and all the golfing memorabilia. We really enjoyed the whole experience - course and club house.
Helen
✓27 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
Absolutely lovely course and club. Everyone there was really friendly. Great practice facilities close to the start. Played on a lovely sunny day. Highly recommended.
Philip
✓21 Sep 2025
Good
6.0
Philip
✓21 Sep 2025
Good
6.0
Animals and their mess every where. Windy gusting at 70mph T's good,greens good
Angela
✓25 May 2025
Very Good
8.0
As a 20 handicap female I found the course hard but enjoyable. My first experience on links course. The course itself was in very good condition. Managed to manoeuvre around the sheep very interesting course .
Tom
✓24 Apr 2025
Excellent
10.0
Matthew
✓7 Apr 2025
Very Good
8.0
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Royal North Devon Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code for dinner?
Smart Casual
What restaurant do I need to book for dinner?
Par Dining
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
£40 plus discretionary
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
Visitors only after 2pm on Saturdays
How many bars are there?
There is 1 bar on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary car parking
