Royal North Devon Golf Club
About Royal North Devon Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HD United Kingdom
Tel: 01237 473817
Golf Pro: Iain Parker | Tel: 01237 477598
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
COUNTY CARDS AND 2 FOR 1 VOUCHERS MAY BE USED ON SUNDAYS FROM 2 P.M. ANY TIME MONDAY, TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS FROM 2 P.M. PROVIDING THAT THE INTENTION TO USE THESE VOUCHERS IS STATED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
Midweek Guide: £55.00 per round Sun - Thurs *
Weekend Guide: £60.00 per round Fri - Sat *
- Voucher Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Royal North Devon Golf Club | Yellow | 72 | 72 [130] | 6532 | ||
| Royal North Devon Golf Club | Yellow | 72 | 72 [130] | 6532 | ||
| Royal North Devon Golf Club | Red | 70 | 68 [112] | 5702 | ||
Royal North Devon Golf Club Reviews
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What The Club Says
Founded in 1864, the Royal North Devon is the oldest course in England and Wales. Although Old Tom Morris was involved with the design in the 19th century, the course you play today is more a reflection of the work Herbert Fowler did in 1908. A challenging links situated on the rugged North Devon coast, its exposed position, multitudes of spiky rushes, naturally formed grassy mounds and deep pot bunkers pose a number of questions to every level of golfer.
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Reviews for Royal North Devon Golf Club
Reviewed Jan 28 2026
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Reviewed Oct 12 2025
Lovely course well worth a visit
Very friendly reception. Tough but fair course. Useful to play with a member for wayfinding. Loved the speed and difficulty of greens. Loved the outside bar facility.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Apr 21 2022
Oldest links in england
We drove down to the beach at westward ho! To looks at the 2 nd and 3rd holes and we weren’t very impressed looked very ordinary and quite bland. But when you actually get out there what a fantastic course. After 3 it turns into proper links golf . Can be very windy and quite long you need all your links skills to get around this beautyReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jan 11 2022
Ever changing challenge
Always kept in good condition. This links course is an ever changing challenge depending on wind speed and direction.Reviewer Rating
Reviewed Jan 6 2022
Unique and challenging holes
A couple of unique and challenging holes including the tallest bunker face I've ever seen.Reviewer Rating
Reviewed Oct 24 2021
Lucky it wasn't windy!
I played at Royal North Devon on a recent holiday in Westward Ho! £75 for a weekend round seems a lot to me, but I wanted to play a links course for the first time. I was able to join up with a 2-ball behind me, who were very friendly and guided me around the course. The course is quite level and exposed, but there are sufficient undulations to add interest and create a lot of blind shots. The greens were in great condition and you had to be accurate with your approach shots to keep the ball on the green. The view from the 6th tee is fantastic with coastal views for around 270 degrees around you.If you fancy a taste of links golf this is a great option.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Oct 8 2021
Oldest Club in England
This is the oldest golf club in England and the course was designed by Old Tom Morris. It's a fantastic links course with some unusual holes - notably the 4th which features a fairway bunker with a 25ft wall. The course was in great condition with fast undulating greens. The clubhouse is very pleasant and features an array of golfing memorabilia which is well worth a close look. This is a must play course if you find yourself in the vicinity.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 14 2021
Oldest club in England
Loved my round at RND - still conditions made for a really enjoyable experience, but when the wind blows I'm sure it shows its teeth! The highlight holes are 4-10, including a couple of lovely par 3s, but the more inland holes were still fun.The course was in excellent condition so kudos to the green keepers, and the team couldn't have been more helpful in accommodating my early start request.
If you're in the south west this summer (or any other summer for that matter) I highly recommend trying to get a round in, you won't be Disappointed.
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Reviewed Jun 21 2021
Challenging Links Course
RND is great course for challenging all aspects of your game. The combination of fast greens, hazards and bunkers will test your playing skills to the limit. If your game is not a match for the challenge then just enjoy the breathtaking views.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jun 21 2021
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 106 Handicap: 16.3)
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