Thurlestone Golf Club

Location and setting

For the Thurlestone Golf Club, Harry Colt knew how to draw us a course mixing links and high cliffs to sublimate the incredible beauty of Bigbury Bay. Located in the eponymous town, south-west of Kingsbridge, it is easily accessible to anyone wishing to enjoy the Devon coastline. From the holes looking west, you will have the opportunity to observe the Avon Estuary, Bantham Beach and finally Burgh Island. A magnificent 18-hole course that it would be a shame to miss.

Career

The scenery you will see while playing the 18-hole course at Thurtlestone Golf Club is undoubtedly a highlight of the club: the views over the coves and the sea will take your breath away more than once, but don't let the natural beauty of the site will make you forget your game, because the course of 6472 yards by 71 is rather demanding! Like the golf courses located on the coast, the Thurtlestone is subject to the vagaries of the wind, which adds a sometimes high level of difficulty to the course. This difficulty is compensated by a balanced course, with wide and generous fairways, and its first twelve holes will seem like a walk in the park if the wind is on your side.

History

Thurtlestone Golf Club opened in 1897, and at the time had a course in Kingsbridge. A 9-hole course had been built there, as well as other facilities, including tennis courts and driving ranges. While the original course was designed by Charles Gibson, JH Taylor was entrusted with the redesign of the course when more land was acquired by the club. In 1912, an 18-hole course was inaugurated; however, as early as 1928 Harry Colt was asked to make improvements, as the club had acquired yet more land and wanted to reshape the course to accommodate this extra space. The club's expansion didn't stop there; in the 60s and 70s the course was again redesigned, and Hawtree & Sons were contracted to oversee it, until it opened in 1972. To date, the course has had its last overhaul in 1994, by architect Donald Steel.

Prices

Green Fees are £85 in summer and £75 in winter.

Duration:

The club opens its doors from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m.