Saunton Golf Club is without question one of the finest golf clubs in England and a destination that serious golfers travel from all over the country to play. Set among the magnificent dune landscape above Saunton Sands on the North Devon coast, the club’s two championship links courses offer a golfing experience that is genuinely world-class, with the East Course in particular ranked among the top twenty links courses in the entire British Isles.
The East Course is a classic links in every sense of the word. Playing over and through a dramatic duneland landscape, with fairways framed by towering grass-covered ridges and greens set into natural hollows that test every aspect of your game, it demands a full repertoire of shots and a tactical mind to score well. The wind off the Atlantic is a constant factor and transforms the challenge of the course dramatically from day to day. Playing the East Course on a fine summer morning is one of those golfing experiences that stays with you for years.
The West Course, while slightly shorter and somewhat less demanding than the East, is by no means an easy target. It shares the same spectacular duneland setting and offers beautiful views over Braunton Burrows and the Taw estuary, with well-designed holes that reward good course management and accurate ball-striking throughout.
The clubhouse is comfortable and welcoming, with excellent catering and a warm atmosphere that makes it easy to linger over lunch or a post-round drink before reluctantly heading back to the car. You tee times need to be booked in advance, particularly for the East Course, and handicap certificates may be required.
Whether you are a low-handicapper chasing a challenging and prestigious round or simply someone who appreciates beautiful scenery from a fairway, Saunton Golf Club delivers an exceptional day out.
