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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 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.
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 |
Martin
✓5 Jun 2019
Great to experience again this classic old English course. A few too many horses, sheep and day trippers around, but it was a lovely day!
Christopher (Kit)
✓1 Jun 2019
Much better the more you play it Wonderful location
Tony
✓19 Oct 2018
This is a difficult course to play as several tee shots are over scrub/high rambles which need a consistent good drive to clear. Not as attractive to play when compared with Saunton Sands
Smart Casual
Par Dining
Yes
Yes
£40 plus discretionary
Visitors only after 2pm on Saturdays
There is 1 bar on site
There is complimentary car parking
