Saunton Golf Club
Saunton - East
This classic links is set amid a sea of sand dunes on the northern crest of Devon's engaging Bideford Bay. Golfers are rarely aware of anything but the hole in hand located in a natural tunnel of dunes. The round concludes on the upswing as golfers must navigate the tricky 18th, a 406-yard par 4 known as “Isaac’s Slopes.” The fairway is tight and the green is protected by five bunkers, including two particularly deep ones on the left that must be avoided.
Details
Architect
W.H. Fowler (1919)
Founded
1897
Golf Carts
Medical Certificate Only
Length
6779 / 6427
Par
71
Type
Links
Saunton - West
The West course emulates the general characteristics of the East course but has its own distinctions and offers no weak hole. They all require clever and strong placing of your ball off the tee to get at the greens with your approach. The green complexes demand 100% commitment but are perfectly fair if you choose the right line on which to run in your ball. The 16th, “Pulpit” is a divine par-3 played from an elevated tee. Proper club selection is imperative
Details
Architect
J.H. Taylor / Frank Pennink (1974)
Founded
1935
Golf Carts
Medical Certificate Only
Length
6380 / 5313
Par
71
Type
Links
