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Welcome
Yelverton Golf Club is situated in one of the most scenic parts of Devon in the south west of England. It is surrounded by Dartmoor National Park with stunning views across the park and into Cornwall.
We are a well-supported club with a thriving and diverse membership, ranging from full playing member to social member and we are always ready to welcome visitors, guests and societies to enjoy both our course and clubhouse hospitality.
History
Yelverton Gold Club was formed in 1904 with a nine-hole course extending south-west from the present clubhouse. In 1910/11 a further nine holes were constructed to the west of Golf Links Road, on what became known as the Higher Down Course.
During World War One half of that course was returned to agricultural use in aid of the war effort and then, at the end of the war, an agreement was signed between the club, the commoners and the landowner (Sir Henry Lopes) for the ‘laying out and use for play of an 18-hole golf course’ on Roborough Down.
The land which the course roams was once owned by Sir Francis Drake and today is owned by the Lopes family as part of the Maristow Estate.
Herbert Fowler (who had already established a reputation with his designs of courses such as Walton Heath and Royal North Devon) was commissioned to design the layout and that gradually became the course that is in use now. The current clubhouse was opened in 1926.
Herbert Fowler’s design for the course was aided significantly by the existing presence on Roborough Down of some notable features, the Devonport Leat (built in 1792) that scythed its way through the terrain; and ancient hollows and mounds left over from open-cast mining in Elizabethan times.
Fowler was able to capitalise on those features by incorporating them into his design.
The Course
Yelverton is a delightful moorland course, designed in 1904 by Herbert Fowler and completed in 1923 when the 18-hole course was opened. Between 1934 and 1936 James Braid redesigned a few holes on the back nine, complementing Fowler’s initial design, and the course has matured and developed since then.
The course has outstanding views across Dartmoor and over Cornwall, and both Fowler and Braid incorporated some of the old mine workings as natural hazards to challenge golfers of all standards. The course has played host to many top-quality competitions, including the EGU Men’s Senior Amateur Championships in 2006.
• Hole 1 / par three •
Pro’s tip – A challenging opening hole! At the best part of 200 yards, the centre of the green is all you need.
• Hole 2 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A visually intimidating tee shot. A green which tilts right-to-left; favour the right side of the green on your approach and leave a back pin position well alone.
• Hole 3 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A great risk or reward hole. Try to drive the green and avoid the bunker, or lay-up. A two-tiered green which slopes leftto-right; leave your ball below the flag with an uphill putt.
• Hole 4 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A blind tee shot with a generous fairway but don’t let your guard down! Approach shot to a two-tiered green, with
the sensible play being the middle-of-thegreen but on the correct tier.
• Hole 5 / par five •
Pro’s tip – A great birdie opportunity. The hole presents itself as you see it. Semi-hidden bunkers either side of the green lends itself to an approach centre of the green.
• Hole 6 / par three •
Pro’s tip – A fantastic short par three! A
subtle bowl-shaped green receives the ball well. Very easy to get lured into a left pin position but all that is needed is a middle of the green shot.
• Hole 7 / par four •
Pro’s tip – One of our longer par fours with a well-placed bunker pushing you towards the gorse line. A green which slopes backto-front requires an approach to be short of the flag.
The Course
• Hole 8 / par five •
Pro’s tip – A well-positioned leat dictates either a lay-up or entices the longer hitters to take it on. Pay attention to the flag position as the green slopes away from you. Putting back up to the flag makes birdies more achievable.
• Hole 9 / par four •
Pro’s tip – Positional play is required to set up a full shot to the green. Hidden grass bunkers down the right side of the fairway will catch an errant tee shot, so favour the left side.
• Hole 10 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A challenging par four to start the back nine, and also the start of the ‘murder mile’! Drive to the left of the fairway. Subtle mounding in front of the green requires a higher flighted approach shot.
The undulating green demands a shot to its centre. Take par and run!
• Hole 11 / par five •
Pro’s tip – A well placed, blind leat can catch a miss-hit tee shot, especially from the white tees. The second shot requires you to thread your ball through the fairway bunkers. Hidden bunkers either side of the green await a slightly awry approach shot.
• Hole 12 / par three •
Pro’s tip – Our signature hole! A beautiful, challenging mid-range par three. A well bunkered green requires a nicely flighted iron shot to hold the green and avoid all the bunkers.
• Hole 13 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A beast of a par four and the end of the ‘murder mile’. To anyone playing this for the first time, take a look at the crater before the green as you pass it from the second tee. You might decide to lay up with your second shot.
• Hole 14 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A short dog leg left. A positional play towards the marker post is required; however, the green can be reached with a brave line over the left trees. Not a straightforward approach. You can run the ball in or carry the ball all the way.
• Hole 15 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A straightforward tee shot is shortly followed by a complex green! In the summer months you dare not
get above the flag as the green slopes generously back-to-front.
The safe play is to leave yourself short of the flag.
HOLE 11
The Course
• Hole 16 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A positional tee shot is required, slightly right of the market post. It is possible to run out of fairway into the gorse-filled hollows, so choose your club wisely! A second shot to a bowl-shaped green favouring the right half. All the trouble and hidden bunkers are at the front of the green.
• Hole 17 / par three •
Pro’s tip – A superb long par three. The leat which runs the length of the hole provides a lovely visual, but also challenging, feature. Not an easy up and down from either side of this green so a ball coming to rest just off the front of the green is the best possible miss.
• Hole 18 / par four •
Pro’s tip – A slightly cambered fairway left-to-right propels the ball towards a very well-positioned bunker. One of our famous craters is awaiting any miss-hit shots which fall short of the green. If you see a red flag position, treat it as a yellow.
Clubhouse
Yelverton Golf Club would like to welcome you as a social member, guest or visitor to its warm and friendly clubhouse.
We offer everything from traditional ales, a home cooked style snack menu and cream teas to our traditional Sunday roast. Our food is freshly cooked to order using locally sourced ingredients.
We welcome new members throughout the year and have a range of membership categories that are tailored to golfers of all abilities and experience including a developing and progressive Junior section. Please contact the office if you have any questions about our membership categories. If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill in the membership application form on our website or contact the club directly.
Membership
Flexible membership –
For members who do not have enough spare time to get the most out of full membership or are looking to play infrequently, while still retaining the benefits of a golf club membership and playing our wonderful course, a flexible membership is an excellent option.
We have two flexible member options, please contact the club for further information.
Benefits of becoming a member include:
• Unlimited golf on one of the finest courses in Devon
• Excellent practice facilities including putting, chipping and pitching areas and a large practice area
• Indoor coaching and custom fitting centre, with digital video analysis
Membership
• Extensive competition programme
• Regular roll-ups to meet new people
• Half price green fees through six counties
• Reciprocal green fee rates with nearby golf clubs
• Half price member’s guest fee
• Discounted bar and catering purchases
• Representative matches against clubs across Devon and Cornwall
• Official handicap
• Professional instruction
• Well-stocked shop, with professional advice on clothing and equipment
• Powakaddy & Motocaddy service centre
• Traditional style clubhouse with excellent facilities
• Regular social events
• Opportunity to book our private function rooms
• A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere
• An active veterans division
• A developing junior section with structured coaching sessions
• Golf Access for those new to the sport
• Local league and inter-club team matches across all sections
Ladies Section
The ladies section at Yelverton is a very active and sociable part of the golf club.
Age makes no difference. As you get older you may lose some strength, but you can develop other skills. We have competitive ladies in their 80s happily playing alongside our younger members.
You can choose whether your play is mainly competitive or social – or both! You don’t have to be a low handicap golfer to enjoy all the benefits of the game at Yelverton.
There is a varied programme of organised golf throughout the year, from serious competitive golf to more social, informal team games where ladies of all levels are encouraged to mix.
By opting to represent the club in a team in a county league or friendly, you have the opportunity to discover other beautiful courses in Devon.
There are plenty of open and mixed golf competitions available and opportunities to enjoy the excellent hospitality offered in our lovely clubhouse.
Junior Section
The junior section at Yelverton is a developing and progressive section and integral to the future of the golf club.
Led by the club professionals and an enthusiastic junior committee, the junior members not only play regular club competitions but compete across a range of local and county league and cup competitions.
Representing the club in matches provides the opportunity to experience a range of other courses across Devon and Cornwall.
To support the development of the junior members there are regular coaching sessions, a nine-hole short course and designated ‘blue tees’ on the main course.
There are also regular junior club competitions throughout the year.
In addition the club engages with Golf Access, Girls Golf Rocks and Golf Sixes as entry level opportunities open to new and developing junior members.
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Club Professional
The Yelverton Pro Shop Team is led by Head PGA Professional, Adam Frayne and PGA Professional, Joe Yorke.
Adam Frayne – Head PGA Professional
In 2016, Adam qualified as a professional coach. Previously, he played for England from the age of 14 until the age of 21, when he was part of the England Men’s elite squad. After a successful amateur career, he moved onto the professional ranks and played most of his golf on Europro and Challenge Tours. In 2006, he qualified to play in the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake).
In 2015 Adam was awarded with PGA Assistant of the year for his combination of Coaching and Playing Achievements.
Joe Yorke – PGA Professional
Joe earned his PGA Professional qualification in 2020, driven by his
passion for coaching individuals of all ages and skill levels.
He has rich history with Yelverton, having been a member since the age of 10 and representing them as a Junior.
Whilst still actively participating in PGA West Region events, Joe remains dedicated to both his coaching and playing endeavors.
Coaching
Yelverton Golf Club provides one of the best coaching experiences in the South West.
Juniors, adults, beginners, experienced players, lady and men golfers, even groups can all be catered for at some of the best practice facilities in the area.
The Professional Shop
Yelverton Pro-shop is the place to visit. We are the recommended Powakaddy & Motacaddy repair centre for the area.
The shop is part of the Foremost Buying Group and we have a fantastic range of golf equipment, clothing and accessories, all very competitively priced. If there is anything in particular you are looking for and we don’t have it in stock, we will be happy to order it in for you.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly and great customer experience.
Swing studio and club repair service –
A recently built state of the art indoor fitting studio and simulator facility. We have also just completed our brand new club building/ repair centre. This repair centre has over 80 years of first class club building experience, including building clubs for previous world number 1 professionals.
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Societies
Yelverton Golf Club has a tradition of offering a quality golf society experience in our clubhouse and on our outstanding moorland course.
We offer a range of society packages that are tailored to your society and requirements.
These include –
• Golf only options: one, two or three day offers
• Breakfast and golf options
• Golf and one/two course meal options
• Breakfast, golf and one/two course meal options
When enquiring and booking your society package you will work closely with a dedicated administrator to ensure your requirements are understood and the package appropriately tailored.
We can cater for up to 60 players and, depending on the size of your society, our prices start from just £32-per-person.
Functions & Celebrations
If you are looking for the perfect location for your wedding, christening, birthday, Christmas party, business event or any other private function, Yelverton Golf Club is the perfect versatile venue.
Our highly skilled team and our head chef have over 40 years’ experience in the catering industry and can help with any plans you may have. Our team will help you to manage your function and remain on-hand to look after any special requirements. Our Head Chef will be more than happy to sit down with you to discuss menu selections, all personalised to suit your guests’ needs.
Our dining room can seat 64 guests for a formal two or three course meal or an afternoon tea, or up to 100 guests for buffets and parties.
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Facilities
Lounge Bar And Restaurant –
You don’t have to be a golfing member of our club to enjoy the amazing views from our terrace, or our excellent cuisine and refreshing drinks.
Our fully licensed lounge bar is open to nonmembers and members where you can enjoy a refreshing drink after receiving a warm welcome from our staff.
Adjacent to the lounge bar is our outside terrace where you can relax with your friends in the fresh Dartmoor air, taking in the breathtaking distant views of Cornwall.
The restaurant overlooks the practice putting green, and comfortably seats over 60 people. It is ideal for lunches, all day breakfasts and dinners for all occasions.
We serve hot and cold beverages, breakfasts and our light lunch bar menu all from our fivestar hygiene rated kitchen.
Our Sunday roasts are extremely popular with our members, their guests and families. You are advised to book in advance to guarantee your table.
Wherever possible we use the best West Country sourced food and drink supplies. We believe food tastes better when sourced locally.
How To Find & Contact Us
01822 852824
Email: info@yelvertongolf.co.uk
General Manager: manager@yelvertongolf.co.uk
Pro Shop: professional@yelvertongolf.co.uk
Catering & Bar: catering@yelvertongolf.co.uk
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