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Within this issue we have put together individual features focusing on some of our favourite golf courses in Devon in order to help you choose the best destination for you golf society.

Devon combines great golf with some of the most spectacular views in the British Isles. Now an iconic golfing destination for travelling society groups, the county is one of the most sough-after destinations for a golf break.

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With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, it is obvious why golf in Devon is so popular. The region is an iconic golf tour hot-spot featuring plenty of courses that appear in the Top 100 with first class facilities to match.

Travelling groups can benefit from Devon’s excellent hospitality with many bars, restaurants and reasonable priced accommodation options available as well as many friendly golf clubs offering a warm welcome to all.

With so many courses to excite, challenge and reward, organisers are able to combine different styles and challenges to create the perfect break – it’s a golfer’s dream!

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Torquay Golf Club

Torquay is a thriving and traditional golf club.

Situated three miles from the centre of the town with its stunning marina and harbour, Torquay Golf Club has evolved into a first class parkland golf course offering a challenging but rewarding test for the discerning golfer.

Visitors can enjoy the course’s fantastic scenery with sensational views across to Lyme Bay to the east, as far as Portland Bill on a clear day; and the rugged outline of Dartmoor to the west.

Torquay Golf Club dates back to 1909 when a local company was tasked with finding suitable land to place a golf course. The professional of the Links at Westward Ho! was instructed to lay out the new course and the well-appointed clubhouse opened its doors on 20th May 1911.

The delightful parkland golf course is also known in golfing circles as the course where Nick Faldo won his first cheque as a young professional. Today, the Par 69, 6138 yard golf course is one of the finest golf clubs in the area featuring mature tree-lined fairways and wellmaintained greens.

Visitors can always be assured of a warm welcome in the Torquay cricket pavilion-styled clubhouse which offers a comfortable and friendly atmosphere with excellent bar and catering facilities which overlook the 1st and 18th fairways.

The club’s Professional Shop offers a dedicated service at great prices with an extensive range of equipment, clothing and accessories from some of the game’s leading brands. The shop also runs a superb click and collect service for members’ online purchases.

PGA professional staff are fully qualified and can provide equipment MOTs which include a thorough check of all equipment in the bag as well as a repairs service, re-shafting, re-gripping and loft, lie and length adjustments.

Whilst, the club’s wonderfully appointed, golf studio features a fantastic launch monitor which takes readings from each and every shot you hit, comparing analysis results from different types of manufacturer to determine the right fit for you.

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Why not see for yourself?

Devon is an iconic golfing hotspot with plenty of the Top 100 golf courses located in the region and first class facilities. The wonderful location and climate, friendly people and fantastic golf courses present a real attraction. The quaint seaside town of Torquay, renowned too for its healthy climate, has earned the nickname of the English Riviera and has been one of the UK’s top holiday destinations since the Victorian times with its main beach, Torbay, one of the finest in the country.

The club extends a warm welcome to all visitors and society golfers looking to test their skills on the course. Golf days to suit all budgets and requirements, packages are offered golf inclusive of dining.

Petitor Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4QF 01803 314 591 manager@torquaygolfclub.co.uk www.torquaygolfclub.co.uk

Downes Crediton Golf Club

A friendly yet challenging parkland golf course.

A small city which packs a big punch, Exeter is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England. The people of Exeter love the outdoors – the city’s location in the heart of Devon means that it is surrounded by miles of charming countryside and close to the World Heritage site of the Jurassic Coast – offering plenty of opportunities for adventure as well as some of the most picturesque golf course in the United Kingdom.

Downes Crediton Golf Club situated on the outskirts of Crediton, just five miles from Exeter offers a friendly yet challenging eighteen hole golf course. The 90 acre parkland golf course is a course for all seasons and is rarely closed due to the climate of Devon and the excellent draining and irrigation that is in place on the golf course.

The temporary nine-hole course at Downes Crediton was opened on the current site in 1975, but it was not until one year later in 1976 when the full course was declared open.

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The Downes Crediton clubhouse was added in 1975 also following the conversion of two old cob walled cottages into the delightful building which can be enjoyed today. The clubhouse boasts excellent dining facilities and spacious bar lounges which are open to members and visitors alike. The Club’s Sunday lunch is also a very popular feature with booking advised.

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Visitors and golf societies are welcome to enjoy the superb Downes Crediton course along with its clubhouse facilities. Whilst the Club offers a range of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party, special arrangements can be made for larger groups who wish to reserve tee off times followed by lunch or dinner.

Downes Crediton Golf Club Hookway,Crediton,Devon,EX17 3PT 01363 773 025 golf@downescreditongc.co.uk www.downescreditongc.co.uk

Stover Golf Club

Devon – a golfer’s dream!

Located on the edge of Newton Abbott in South Devon, Stover Golf Club is within easy reach of the A38 and the M5 motorway.

One of the best parkland golf courses in the south west of England, the Stover golf course measure a seemingly short 5,952 yards from the white tees. However, elevation changes, mature trees that line the fairways, streams and picturesque ponds call for accuracy from the tees and good course management skills in order to shoot a low score.

The Stover clubhouse is the ideal setting to relax pre or post round. The club’s cosy Stover lounge is set adjacent to Liverton Brook where Trout and bird-life can be seen as well as superb views of the first hole.

Visitors will feel more than at home in the club’s friendly clubhouse atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink or bite to eat in comfortable surroundings.

Why not see for yourself?

The historic market town of Newton Abbot is surrounded by beautiful South Devon countryside. The town is home to a large range of shops, restaurants and open spaces and is perfectly located close to both

www.stovergolfclub.co.uk Dartmoor National Park and a number of lively seaside towns.

Stover Golf Club offer a range of society golf day packages which can be customised to meet the needs and budgets of the visiting party. Comprising the perfect blend of championship golf and excellent dining options with a variety of golf day menus available, Stover’s golf day experience has been enjoyed by many.

The club’s Professional team will also be on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly leaving everyone to experience a truly memorable day at Stover Golf Club.

Stover Golf Club has also entered partnerships with hoteliers in the local area. Working with the golf club, these accommodation providers offer fantastic stay and play breaks which can be found on the club’s website: stovergolfclub.co.uk/ where_to_stay

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Stover Golf Club Ltd Bovey Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6QQ 01626 352 460 info@stovergolfclub.co.uk www.stovergolfclub.co.uk

Bigbury Golf Club

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ssured of a warm welcome and a package that will meet your needs as a society, the Club offers complete flexibility with society options built around the requirements of the visiting group. Just call the office to discuss a package which can be tailored to suit your needs.

The famously friendly, cliff-top course at Bigbury Golf Club, near Kingsbridge in Devon is the ideal location for golfing holidays with its own self-catering, oncourse accommodation in ‘Dormy House’ bungalow.

Bigbury’s well-appointed clubhouse boasts panoramic views out to sea, over Burgh Island and the Avon Estuary and the Club hosts ample car parking spaces.

Bigbury Golf Club recently began working with new caterers in 2017 – The Dinner Service. com who provide a bespoke catering service having built up an excellent reputation in the local area for the quality of their food and excellence of their service.

The two-bedroom bungalow is the ideal retreat for both short breaks and weekly stays, offering complete flexibility on arrival and departure times and including unlimited golf during your stay on the championship golf course which was designed by Devonshire golf course architect, J H. Taylor.

The picturesque course at Bigbury has been providing a challenge to golfers for over 85 years. The Club has a reputation as one of the friendliest golf clubs you will visit and welcomes visitors throughout the week.

Benefitting from the warm climate, south Devon is a much sought-after destination for all golf enthusiasts with a huge list of golf courses to enjoy; some played on the sea front with a links-style to them and, others played inland, set within the luscious green countryside that the region offers in abundance.

The south coast’s cliffs and sandy shores offer splendid views from many of the golf courses as they meander through the region’s valleys and lowlands.

With so many courses to excite, challenge and reward, organisers are able to combine different styles and challenges to create the perfect break –

it’s a golfer’s dream!

Why not extend your visit and enjoy at mini golf break?

The famously friendly, cliff-top course at Bigbury Golf Club, near Kingsbridge in Devon is the ideal location for golfing holidays with its own self-catering, on-course accommodation in ‘Dormy House’ bungalow.

The two-bedroom bungalow is the ideal retreat for both short breaks and weekly stays, offering complete flexibility on arrival and departure times and including unlimited golf during your stay on the championship golf course which was designed by Devonshire golf course architect, J H. Taylor.

Born into abject poverty, John Henry Taylor (1871 - 1963) was a Devonshire man through and through. Working his way from an 11 year old caddie to turning Pro at 19, he reached the very highest echelons of the game.

Apart from winning the Open Championship on no less than 5 times between 1894 to 1913, "JH" also captained the British Ryder Cup in 1933 and was also the first player to score 4 sub 80 rounds in a major. "JH" was also a founding father of The Professional Golfers' Association.

Bigbury Golf Club are proud to have JH Taylor as part of its history and to this day are indebted to him for designing our beautiful course, having a large influence in the game we see today and allowing us to have an everlasting association with such a pioneer of the game.

With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, it is obvious why golf in Devon is so popular.

The region is an iconic golf tour hot-spot featuring plenty of courses that appear in the Top 100 with first class facilities to match.

01548 810 557 www.bigburygolfclub.co.uk bulcflogyrubgib@seiriuqne.co.uk

LIBBATON GOLF CLUB With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, Devon is an iconic golfing hotspot with plenty of first class facilities at a variety of the ‘Top 100’ golf courses located in the region.

Devon’s wonderful location and climate, friendly people and fantastic golf courses presents a real attraction. Coupled with the undulating fairways, testing greens and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside – many with views out to sea, who can resist a trip to the golfing haven of the England.

North Devon is a much sought-after destination for golf enthusiasts with a varied list of golf courses to enjoy; some played on the sea front with a linksstyle to them and, others played inland, set within the luscious green countryside that the region offers in abundance.

The towns of Umberleigh, Saunton, Barnstaple and Bideford all have plenty to explore and reasonable priced places to stay in the golfing region. With so many courses to excite, challenge and reward, organisers are able to combine different styles and challenges to create the perfect break – it’s a golfer’s dream!

Libbaton Golf Club is a parkland golf course set in the North Devon countryside. The course is home to arguably some of the finest fairways and toughest greens in the country - offering a unique challenge to low and high handicappers alike. With spectacular views across the picturesque North Devon countryside, Libbaton is in abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora which can be enjoyed when taking on the golf course.

Founded in 1986, the Libbaton course was designed to take advantage of the natural landscape that the area has to offer. With hundreds of mature trees and hedgerow lining the fairways, as well as water and streams running through the course, today, Libbaton is a true test of golfing ability.

A parkland course des the beautiful surrou The Libbaton Golf Club clubhouse is ideally set alongside the 18th hole. A relaxing and comfortable space for members and visitors, it is the perfect spot for enjoying a drink post-round or sampling one of the club’s famous carvery lunches as part of a visiting society. You can be assured of a warm welcome and service that is second to none from the club’s professional hospitality team.

The Clubhouse serves a variety of light snacks and meals throughout the day as well as a well-stocked bar. Societies and corporate visitors are welcomed throughout the year.

High Bickington, Umberl 01769 560 269 | enquirie www.libbatong

“it’s a golfer’s dream!”

signed to encapsulate unding countryside Libbaton Golf Club offer a variety of packages for visiting groups of eight golfers or more.

The packages can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party with the Club’s professional team on hand to ensure the smooth-running of the day from items such as nearest the pin and longest drive markers to the prize giving at completion of the day. The Clubhouse catering team are also happy to discuss any requirements and are happy to take care of dining options.

leigh, Devon EX37 9BS es.libbatongc@live.co.uk golfclub.co.uk

Golf with a view

01769 560269 enquiries.libbatongc@live.co.uk www.libbatongolfclub.com Libbaton Golf Club, High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9BS