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Saunton Golf Club
Saunton Golf Club is 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. The venue does have a history of hosting tournaments though, hosting the Brabazon Trophy in 2022 and the R&A Women's Senior Amateur & Senior Amateur Championship in 2024.
Located within the North Devon AONB, running through a UNESCO World Heritage site, the rugged coastal landscape has had golf played on it for over 100 years. Herbert Fowler, famed architect of Walton Heath and The Berkshire, is responsible for creating both courses with help from English Amateur Champion Frank Pennink along with his business partners Donald Steel and Ken Cotton.
The courses of Saunton are a must for anyone considering a golf break in Devon, playable all-year round due to the fast draining links surfaces they are the perfect playing partner to the oldest golf course in England, Royal North Devon.
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Golf Courses at Saunton Golf Club
East Course
Herbert Fowler's East Course at Saunton is ranked just outside England's top ten and at 6,779 yards provides a stern test to even the most skilled golfers. The rugged sand dunes of Braunton Burrows are the setting for this fine true links destination, a site that has been designated as being of international importance by UNESCO.
The real challenge of the East Course from the back tees is the tough par-4s, seven of which measure over 400 yards with carries over heavy rough and sand dunes. The charm of the course is accentuated by the feeling that every hole is cut distinctly through the dunes.
The 16th hole on the East Course seems somewhat out of character with the rest of the course, it consists of a blind risk and reward dogleg with a long approach to a hidden green. Being a stand out hole it is not surprising that it is named after the architect responsible for building it, 'Fowler'.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Herbert Fowler, Ken Cotton |
| Opened for play | 1897 |
| Blue | 6,779 yards | SSS 72 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,427 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 5,960 yards | SSS 76 |
| Yellow | 5,744 yards | SSS 69 |
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 the 1970's.
Donald Steel later supervised the relaying of all the greens and he has stated that he considers Saunton’s West course greens some of his best work. Emulating the general characteristics of the East course, the West requires clever positioning off the tee and accurate approaches to run your ball into the green complexes.
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 to test your short game.
Both courses are reputed to boast some of the finest putting surfaces in England, and together they represent a truly terrific links golf tour in Devon.
How to get to Saunton Golf Club
Saunton Golf Club is located just off the Saunton Road (B3231), 3 miles West of Braunton, 8 miles from Barnstaple train station.
Address: Braunton, Devon, England. EX33 1LG
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Herbert Fowler, Frank Pennink, Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1935 |
| Blue | 6,596 yards | SSS 73 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,200 yards | SSS 71 |
| Yellow | 5,801 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,314 yards | SSS 72 |
What Our Golfers Say
9.4
Excellent
43 reviews
Condition overall
9.0
Condition of greens
9.4
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
8.8
Facilities
9.4
Difficulty
Hard
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Nicky
✓3 Apr 2026
Excellent
10.0
Loved the course , it was in excellent condition . Great half way house and very friendly staff on the course and in the club house. We will be back as we would like to play the West course.
Helen
✓27 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
Helen
✓27 Mar 2026
Excellent
10.0
We lost a few balls! Very tricky in strong winds but a great challenge. Really friendly marshals provide a lovely welcome to visitors.
Philip
✓21 Sep 2025
Excellent
10.0
A lovely golf course Recommend it anyone
Angela
✓25 May 2025
Good
6.0
As a 20 handicap female I found the course quite hard. The course itself was in very good condition. 2 4 balls ahead with no call through was a bit of a nightmare. Much preferred the East course .
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. The staff in the pro shop were very welcoming and helpful.
Tom
✓24 Apr 2025
Excellent
10.0
Matthew
✓7 Apr 2025
Excellent
10.0
Andy
✓22 Sep 2024
Very Good
8.0
After playing the East course the day before the West is a little less impressive but still a great course and highly challenging especially in windy conditions. Some shorter holes but none the less difficult with tight fairways and tricky greens. You need to be straight on the East and plot your way around or you will loose a lot of balls as I experienced. Still very enjoyable and would definitely return.
Andy
✓22 Sep 2024
Excellent
10.0
This is a wonderful golf location. The view from the clubhouse is spectacular, the course is challenging but very enjoyable. I can't recall any 2 holes being similar including a couple with completely blind tee shots. The condition was superb, go too far off line though and be prepared for lost ball or difficult hack out from the long grass. This made the round slow although didn't notice anyone being held up so guess this is just the way it is. The pro shop was excellent and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
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Saunton Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
£50 plus discretionary
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
None
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
