Best Golf Courses in Devon (2026)

The best golf courses in Devon (2026)

Devon also known as Devonshire is a county in the South West of England, reaching from the Bristol Channel in the north to the English Channel in the south. The north and south coasts of Devon each have both cliffs and sandy shores and the county's bays are dotted with seaside resorts, fishing towns and ports. The inland terrain is rural, generally hilly and scarcely populated. Devon offers many great golf courses - mainly located near the coast and in the Dartmoor National Park. Read more

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Everything about the top golf courses in Devon

Royal North Devon at Westward Ho! was founded in 1864 and is the oldest golf course in Devon and in entire England. It is regarded as the St. Andrews of the south. Other well-known golf clubs in Devon are the following: Saunton Golf Club, Royal North Devon Golf Club, East Devon and Bovey Castle Golf. Most of the better Devon golf courses are located along the south coast - also known as the Jurassic Coast - from Plymouth to Exmouth. There are also some good courses in the Dartmoor National Park area. The diverse county of Devon has everything from the bustling cities of Plymouth and Exeter, to the varied coastlines of the Jurassic Coast in the east, the AONB in the North and the English Riviera with its palm trees and abundance of family friendly holiday resorts in the south. Exeter Airport is the main international airport serving Devon and Cornwall. Great Western Railway also operates journeys to Devon from over 270 destinations by train. Direct, high-speed services from Paddington stop at Tiverton, Exeter St. Davids, Newton Abbot, Totnes and Plymouth.

How we rank the best 18-hole golf clubs in Devon

This ranking of the best 18-hole golf clubs in Devon is based on the overall score from verified golfer reviews and represents the total experience at a club. The ranking is calculated by aggregating scores across all categories, including course design, maintenance, hospitality, facilities, surroundings, and value for money. To be included in this list, a club must have a sufficient number of reviews to ensure a reliable and representative average.

How we rank the best golf courses in Devon (Course Only)

This ranking isolates the quality of the playing surface from the rest of the club's amenities in Devon. While our "Golf Club" rankings include factors like the clubhouse and hospitality, this "Course Only" list focuses exclusively on the architectural layout, hole variety, and turf conditions. It identifies the best-rated golf courses in Devon for players who prioritize the technical challenge and design of the course above all else.