Bigbury Golf Club
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Bigbury Golf Club, South Devon is an 18 hole, par 70 (6014 yard), private members club, cliff top golf course.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6014 yards | Private | Links
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Address: Bigbury on Sea, Devon, TQ7 4BB United Kingdom
Tel: 01548 810557
Golf Pro: Tracy Loveys | Tel: 01548 810557
Website: http://www.bigburygolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Changing
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
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Midweek Guide: Please see website *
Weekend Guide: Please see website *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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Midweek Guide: Please see website *
Weekend Guide: Please see website *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.36
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 57 reviews)
5 star
19
4 star
29
3 star
7
2 star
1
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Michael Smith/Nr Nottingham rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 4 2014
I have played Bigbury Golf Club a great many times as a holiday visitor – in fact, several times every year for as long as I can remember.
I have seen this cliff top course, overlooking the sea – which was always a delight to play – gradually improve and mature over time. It is now a course which is not only interesting, very scenic and decently challenging, but it is also one which has been thoughtfully improved - with often quite small, but usually wise and intelligent, changes to the layout and design. It has also been maintained to a high standard whenever I have visited.
The greens are usually in fine condition and, especially in the summer months, pretty quick. Whilst the surfaces are smooth and true, the greens are, for the most part, also undulating and require careful lining up of your putts. The fairways seem to get just a little narrower each year, and the semi rough a little more noticeable, but that might just be my personal impression as the passing years seem relentlessly to make the game generally that bit harder.
The views are a real panoramic delight – whether inland towards the hills and moors of Dartmoor, or along the beautiful Avon river estuary as it winds upstream from Bantham to Aveton Gifford; or out to sea, taking in the rolling surf and, for example, the magnificent sight of Burgh Island and the tiny fishing port of Hope Cove. Wherever you look, in fact, if you can raise your eyes from the course itself, delightful vistas abound.
The clubhouse always offers the visitor a genuinely warm welcome, a good bar and simple but appealing, and well prepared, food.
The welcome is also evident in the pro shop, which is well stocked with a wide variety of clubs, clothing and accessories.
The green fees are fair and reasonable and offer excellent value, especially when the charm and quality of the course are taken into account.
Although it is a course that is well protected by sea breezes, good bunkering and numerous bushy trees, it is also a fair test of golf – so that it can be played and enjoyed by high and low handicappers alike. I would suggest that it has something for everyone – and, if you have happen to suffer one of those poorer golfing days which afflict us all, then you still have the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful walk in delightful surroundings.
If you are in, or anywhere near, the “South Hams” of Devon, why not give it a try? If necessary, take a little detour and try it out. I suspect that, like me, you will enjoy it.
I have seen this cliff top course, overlooking the sea – which was always a delight to play – gradually improve and mature over time. It is now a course which is not only interesting, very scenic and decently challenging, but it is also one which has been thoughtfully improved - with often quite small, but usually wise and intelligent, changes to the layout and design. It has also been maintained to a high standard whenever I have visited.
The greens are usually in fine condition and, especially in the summer months, pretty quick. Whilst the surfaces are smooth and true, the greens are, for the most part, also undulating and require careful lining up of your putts. The fairways seem to get just a little narrower each year, and the semi rough a little more noticeable, but that might just be my personal impression as the passing years seem relentlessly to make the game generally that bit harder.
The views are a real panoramic delight – whether inland towards the hills and moors of Dartmoor, or along the beautiful Avon river estuary as it winds upstream from Bantham to Aveton Gifford; or out to sea, taking in the rolling surf and, for example, the magnificent sight of Burgh Island and the tiny fishing port of Hope Cove. Wherever you look, in fact, if you can raise your eyes from the course itself, delightful vistas abound.
The clubhouse always offers the visitor a genuinely warm welcome, a good bar and simple but appealing, and well prepared, food.
The welcome is also evident in the pro shop, which is well stocked with a wide variety of clubs, clothing and accessories.
The green fees are fair and reasonable and offer excellent value, especially when the charm and quality of the course are taken into account.
Although it is a course that is well protected by sea breezes, good bunkering and numerous bushy trees, it is also a fair test of golf – so that it can be played and enjoyed by high and low handicappers alike. I would suggest that it has something for everyone – and, if you have happen to suffer one of those poorer golfing days which afflict us all, then you still have the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful walk in delightful surroundings.
If you are in, or anywhere near, the “South Hams” of Devon, why not give it a try? If necessary, take a little detour and try it out. I suspect that, like me, you will enjoy it.
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Paul. Plymouth rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 3 2014
There are a number of courses in the world that can boast stunning views, beautifully presented & manicured courses, top quality coaching & excellent Club House facilities. Not many of them are in the South Hams though – so if you are in the area, try this one. You will not be disappointed.
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Roger Herrington Warwick rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 21 2014
I have visited and played the course a number of times. The club offers a warm welcome and even if your game is not on song you can at least enjoy the views which are stunning - Dartmoor, Burgh Island and the Avon estuary. The course is not particularly long but it requires accuracy of shot if one is to avoid punishing rough, trees and bunkers, made more challenging if the wind blows...and it does. A good score against handicap has been well earned. I look forward to my next visit.
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stuart w.mids rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 27 2014
I played this course before christmas, what a friendly club, I arrived alone as I was visiting area, and was soon teamed up with members.Course was in fantastic condition, green were great, views stunning, a test due to wind, but fair.views from 15th are stunning, and a true test of handicap.I had a light meal and drink and found club to be very helpful.lookforward to returning soon
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Gerald B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2012
Good value - quite hilly - lot of blind tee shots
(Round played: Jun 2012 - Score: 87 Handicap: 23.5)
(Round played: Jun 2012 - Score: 87 Handicap: 23.5)
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Bill H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2010
only played twice but very welcoming club with varying standards of holes, from long par5s to technical elevated par3s with the odd unsighted par4. A challenging course for all.good club house with very friendly staff,small pro shop. course well maintained with good drainage but slightly open to the elements due to its location
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2023
The course was great--nice views, wide fairways, and a friendly clubhouse. Really picturesque. Everything was just perfect. Very tight and quirky, with stunning views of the coastline.
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Gerald L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 18 2022
Great if not too windy
Played here on St Patrick's day. Weather great - sunny and not too windy.Course was in excellent condition.
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Paul S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2021
Wide Fairways help
Played this course for the first time and had a good round by my standards.Upon arrival (16:10), we discovered that there is no food served after 4pm but undeterred we went out and ejoyed a very very good course. The fairways are nice and wide so forgiving to high handicappers.
The greens were in excellent condition and the views really make this a great course to play. Not expensive and the staff were very welcoming so I'll look forward to coming back again in the future.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 103 Handicap: 31.1)
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Ben S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 14 2018
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Tim M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2017
Great course - very friendly
Lovely course to play in Devon. Feels short until you get to the 8th -11th then par 5's up hill (and into wind are tough). 12 onwards have great views of the coast and a good test of the short game. Very friendly club, people happy to chat and ask how things went and offer help on the way round. It was ladies captains day when we played and everyone looked very smart and even let us join in at the half way refreshments which was great. Really good value(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 11.9)
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James L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2017
Great course...
... challenging in the wind!Reviewer Rating
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Alex P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2015
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 89 Handicap: 23.6)
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Matthew B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2015
Beautiful course with amazing views out to sea across Bigbury and Bantham through the back 9. Tough first drive with road on left. Challenging par 5s up hill in to the wind (assuming its a prevailing south-westerly) and three long par 3s. Generally in fantastic condition with lovely greens.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
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Neil H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 13 2015
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 104 Handicap: 24.4)
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