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10 of the Best Golf Courses near Padstow

A dream destination for golfers, North Cornwall and the Padstow area is blessed with some of the most scenic golf courses in Britain. Flaunting an array of dramatic coastal locations to tee off, and stylish holiday accommodation just a jaunt from its club houses, Padstow attracts golfers from far and wide, seeking both sublime golfing weekends in Cornwall, or longer seaside holidays with a round of golf (or two) between beach life and day trips.

So, whether you’re keen to score a birdie, or simply soak up the Cornish scenery over a leisurely 18-holes, here are 10 of the best golf courses near Padstow.

St Enodoc Golf Club

Distance from Padstow: 1 mile by ferry, 15 miles by road

St Enodoc Golf Course in Cornwall

St Enodoc Golf Course in Cornwall. Photo by © Neil Kennedy from Geograph under Creative Commons

One of Cornwall’s finest, and most scenic golf courses, the St Enodoc Golf Club links course  boasts ever-changing panoramas overlooking the Camel Estuary and dramatic Cornish coast near Padstow. There’s actually two golf courses to choose from – the Church Course and the Holywell Course – each with its own distinct character and challenges. The former takes in views of the 15th century St Enodoc Church; while the latter passes a historic Holy Well, close to the 12th hole. Located so close to the water’s edge,  you can float over on the ferry from a holiday cottage in Padstow, or base yourself in stylish seaside accommodation in Rock.

Visitor Green Fees: £130-£175 for a day ticket across both courses.

Trevose Golf & Country Club

Distance from Padstow: 4 miles

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Trevose Golf Club. Photo by (c) Neville Wootton from Flickr under Creative Commons

Ranked as one of the top links courses in the country, Trevose Golf & Country Club offers superb golfing amid spectacular coastal scenery close to Constantine Bay. Most holes have wild Atlantic views, often accompanied by strong winds, which makes this course quite challenging at times. The club features the 18-hole Championship and Headland courses, as well as a short course, driving range and pro performance centre. If you want to combine golfing, surfing and coastal walks, hole up in a luxury beachside holiday home in Constantine Bay.

Visitor Green Fees: From £12/ £21/ £60 – £16/ £35/ £120 per day for the Short/ Headland/ Championship Course.

Mawgan Porth Golf Club

Distance from Padstow: 9 miles

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You don’t have to be a pro golfer to enjoy the gentle, scenic terrain of this 18-hole golf course overlooking the sea in Mawgan Porth. Designed to be an easy walking course, with carefully-tended greens, fairways and a driving range surrounded by heathland and farmers’ fields, Mawgan Porth Golf Club poses challenges for all levels of golfers. If you’re staying in one our holiday cottages in Mawgan Porth, it’s also a dreamy spot to simply soak up the coastal views over a bacon bap on the patio beside the 18th hole.

Visitor Green Fees: From £28

The Point Golf Club, St Minver, nr Polzeath

Distance from Padstow: 9 miles

Image courtesy of The Point Golf Club.

This 18-hole stunner rivals the most scenic golf courses in Padstow, with incredible views over Hayle Bay, Pentire Point and the Camel Estuary. Just a mile from an array of holiday cottages in Rock, and five miles from the buzzing market town of Wadebridge, The Point is a conveniently located course, wherever you’re staying between Padstow and Port Isaac. Posing a real challenge for golfers of all standards, it plays just short of 6300 yards off the back tees, and the greens and fairways are among the best in the county. There’s also an undercover driving range, and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the course and in the restaurant.

Visitor Green Fees: From £26/ £30 for 9/ 18 holes.

St Kew Golf Club

Distance from Padstow: 11 miles

If you’re looking for a small and friendly golf club close to Padstow, tee off on this 9-hole, 18-tee course just north of Wadebridge. Home of the Cornish Professional Short Course Championship, as well as a driving range, St Kew Golf Club welcomes visitors for a short, challenging round of golf within easy reach of our holiday cottages in Padstow and Port Isaac.

Visitor Green Fees: From £12/ £18 for 9/ 18 holes.

Treloy Golf Club, nr Newquay

Distance from Padstow: 14 miles

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Whether you fancy teeing off for 9-holes or 18-holes, test your skills on this parkland golf course close to Newquay and the surf-lashed coastline south of Padstow. Designed by Bob Sandow, the picturesque golf courses at Treloy Golf Club feature tree-lined fairways and American style putting greens. There is also a covered driving range with an 80-yard water splash, for that essential holiday swing practice. Just north of Newquay, close to Cornwall Airport, it’s an easy location to slip a round of golf into your explorations of the North Cornwall coast.

Visitor Green Fees: From £17.50/ £26.50 for 9/ 18 holes.

Newquay Golf Club

Distance from Padstow: 16.5 miles

Image courtesy of Newquay Golf Club.

If it’s proximity to the wild Atlantic waves that draws you to Cornwall to play golf, then you can’t beat the location of Newquay Golf Club, where the fairways overlook the UK’s surfing capital of Fistral Beach. On some of its stunning 18 holes you even need to look out for wetsuit-clad surfers heading for the beach, and if you want to cool off afterwards, it’s a short skip over the dunes for a sea dip or surf. About half-an-hour’s drive from Padstow, this is a wonderful location for a golfer’s day out beside the world-class waves of Newquay.

Visitor Green Fees: From £50

Lanhydrock Golf Club

Distance from Padstow: 18 miles

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The beautifully-landscaped 18-hole golf course at Lanhydrock Golf Club lies in a sheltered valley near Bodmin. A little different to the wide-open greens of the coastal golf courses in Padstow, this pretty course wends through woodland and countryside, and also features a driving range and two practice tees. Whether you’re staying in the heart of Padstow or opt for a holiday cottage in rural Rumford or St Issey, make sure you turn inland and explore the wilds of Bodmin Moor, making time for an enthralling round of golf at this iconic Cornish course.

Visitor Green Fees: From £38/ £58 per round/ day.

Bowood Park Golf Club, North Cornwall

Distance from Padstow: 19 miles

Image courtesy of Bowood Park Golf Club.

If you’re heading for a golfing break in Padstow, don’t overlook this cracking golf course set in the rolling hills and woodland of North Cornwall. Built to the highest USGA specifications to ensure excellent year-round playability, Bowood Park Golf Club is beautifully located just 20 minutes’ drive from our coastal holiday cottages in the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac.

Visitor Green Fees: From £22

Hollywell Bay Golf Club

Distance from Padstow: 22 miles

Image courtesy of Holywell Bay Golf Club.

Well worth the 40-minute drive from Padstow, Holywell Bay Golf welcomes amateurs and pros alike to tee off on two 18-hole golf courses, and a 16-hole mini golf course. First-class fairways offer bedazzling views over the dunes to Holywell Bay, where you can seek out the holy well hidden in a cave, and step onto one Cornwall’s stunning beaches that played a huge part in the BBC Poldark series. If you want to stay closer to the action, choose one of our holiday cottages in Mawgan Porth, just 20 minutes’ from Holywell Bay.

Visitor Green Fees: From £19.25/ £11.25/£6.75 for the 18-hole Par 3 course/ 18-hole pitch and putt/ mini golf course.

Plan Your Cornish Golfing Break

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If you’re planning a golf holiday in Cornwall, Padstow is the perfect place to stay, with its variety of golf courses, stylish coastal holiday cottages and array of attractions and activities nearby . Start your search for golf-friendly holiday accommodation on our property page.

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