ENGLAND & WALES
SOUTHWEST & WALES
Southwest England and Wales remain wonderfully understated, yet for those who make the journey, they reveal some of the most dramatic and rewarding golf in Britain. Along this wild Atlantic coastline, courses are carved through towering dunes and rolling linksland which create a vista as memorable as the golf itself.
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, long regarded as the finest course in Wales and a distinguished host of championships including the Walker Cup and the AIG Women’s Open. We pair this with Burnham & Berrow, the unforgettable St Enodoc and Saunton creating an itinerary that is both varied and visually spectacular.
Off the course, the coastlines of North Devon and Cornwall draw visitors from around the world, celebrated for their sweeping beaches, renowned surf, and relaxed coastal charm. The region is equally a destination for food lovers, where exceptional local produce, particularly fresh seafood, is showcased in some of Britain’s most acclaimed restaurants. A golfing journey not to be missed.
Example Itinerary
IBT Favourite Courses
Royal Porthcawl
Relatively unknown outside of Britain, Royal Porthcawl is an outstanding championship links course in South Wales. Former host of the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, the Amateur Championship, the Senior Open and more recently the Women’s Open it is a course with great pedigree and superb conditioning making it an unforgettable experience.
Burnham and Berrow
Another world class course that remains underappreciated beyond England’s shores. Burnham & Berrow is a magnificent out-and-back links bordering the Bristol Channel. Three of the great British architects Herbert Fowler, C. H Alison and Harry Colt are to thank for the strategically brilliant course that is home to Final Qualifying for the Open Championship.
St Enodoc Church
Perched above the Camel Estuary with sweeping views across to Padstow, the Church Course at St Enodoc is one of England’s most captivating links. A top 50 course in the world on some rankings it will not disappoint those that are willing to make the journey to Rock in Cornwall. A highlight is the exhilarating 6th hole, where the approach must soar over the towering Himalaya bunker.
Saunton East
Set amid the spectacular Braunton Burrows, Saunton’s East Course is one of England’s finest links experiences. Departing from the traditional out and back routing, it twists through dramatic dunes, demanding every shot in the bag. Finish the day with a sunset drink on the terrace, overlooking the unforgettable 18th hole.
Additional Courses
- Royal North Devon
- Saunton East
- Trevose
- Parkstone
- Broadstonell
Courses
Royal Porthcawl
Royal North Devon
Burnham and Berrow
Saunton – East
Saunton – West
St Enodoc
Trevose
Parkstone
Broadstonell
Accommodation
Saunton Sands Hotel
Watergate Bay Hotel
The Manor House Castle Combe
Hort’s Townhouse Bristol
Image Credits : All images supplied by the respective course or hotel.