Bovey Castle Golf Club
4.4
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Course Information
Bovey Castle Golf Club, Devon is an 18 hole, par 71 (6303 yard), resort, parkland golf course designed by JF Abercromby.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6303 yards | Resort | Parkland
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Address: North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, Devon, TQ13 8RE United Kingdom
Tel: 01647 445009
Golf Pro: Richard Lewis | Tel: 01647 445009
Website: http://www.boveycastle.com/Golf
Golf Club Facilities
Standard golf dress etiquette and dress code applies; collared or polo shirt, no denim or trainers.
Soft spikes required.
Dogs not permitted on the course.
Midweek Guide: £70.00 April - October/£49.00 November - March *
Weekend Guide: £70.00 April - October/£49.00 November - March *
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.38
AVERAGE RATING 4.4
(based on 42 reviews)
HIGHLY RATED
would play again or recommend
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Reviewed Apr 9 2019
Varied and challenging course in superb setting
This is a cracking course that has two distinct nines. The front nine winds around the valley at the bottom of this beautiful estate and has the river Bovey intersecting virtually all of its holes. The second nine is on higher, undulating ground and has more of a parkland/moorland feel including a number of blind shots on the closing holes.The 3rd, 7th, 10th and 11th were particularly memorable/challenging holes while the 18th is arguably the toughest, saved until last.
It's not a particularly long course but presents a variety of challenges.
Our party booked two rounds and accommodation in the superb castle for only ?139 which was a real bargain and a visit here is highly recommended.
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Reviewed May 6 2014
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 95 Handicap: 17.5)
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Reviewed Sep 21 2012
Toughest course I've played (harder than St Mellion Nickaulas
(Round played: Sep 2012 - Score: 106 Handicap: 15.5)
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Reviewed Nov 28 2008
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Reviewed Jul 19 2020
Lovely course that does not cater for golfers
Played Bovey this weekend as part of a 3 game weekend as a group of 8.Pre booked our tee times well in advance and was not disappointed with the course , amazing and in great condition but ther is a big But !!!
Turned up 1 and ate hours early to relax and have a coffee etc and take in the atmosphere.
When to pro shop / hut to check in and asked where we can get the coffees only to be told you can’t !! Why not ?? Residents only !!!, ok we will buy some soft drinks, sorry only got warm water !!! Had no choice to purchase, can we buy some chocolate for half way round please, answer haven’t got any !!! So all in all for a course of this stature and status just appalling they really do need to sort this out, had empty terraces that no one was using overlooking the grounds, utterly disappointing and frustrating, come on Bovey castle sort it out !!!
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Reviewed Oct 8 2019
Thinking players course
Before i played here there had been a lot of rain over a couple of weeks so i was expecting a damp round.Pro shop: Very sparse in terms of stock but they have gloves, balls, some clothing, drinks No equipment such as clubs or bags etc to buy, staff helpful and pleasant.
Practice facilties: I personally do not think many courses/golf centres have grassed range facilities. It is a bugbare of mine that this is not more common. Bobey castle has an excellent grassed range area with a covered couple of raised mats if the weather is particularly bad. The mowed grass could have done with being removed to see the dispersion a bit better but all in all a very pleasant practice area which warmed me up for palying the course. It has a well kept chipping green but i noted no practice bunker. there is a lovely putting green up by the first tee.
The Course: One negative the tees are very poor in size and condition. Not very well rolled or closely mowed. On the positives, the first none holes are down at the base of the valley, with streams and ponds everywhere, so thinking off the tee is important. the first is a tease sensible play will see you come off with a par easily. Once you hit the back nine ot starts to get a little more hill and undulating. The greens were true and even, if a bit slow but that was due to the rain. Considering the amount of rain the course had drained very well, my ball did plug on the greens a couple of times. Bunkers were in really good condition. I used a buggy and other players were friendly and polite and allowed me to play through.
I shot a great ground and felt it was a course that requires concentration so i would definatley play again.
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Reviewed Sep 29 2016
The course was in magnificent conditions although the bunkers were almost impossible and like cement.
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 103 Handicap: 20.9)
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Reviewed Sep 25 2016
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Reviewed Nov 25 2014
(Round played: Nov 2014 - Score: 100 Handicap: 23.6)
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Reviewed Aug 8 2014
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Reviewed Jul 3 2009
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Reviewed Mar 15 2022
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Reviewed Nov 25 2021
So great customer service, lovely track and a good price. Highly recommended!!
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