Situated in the South West of England with Cornwall to the west, Somerset to the north-east and Dorset to the east, you’ll find one of the largest counties in England, Devon.

A popular tourist destination, the county is famous for its beautiful coast. In fact, it’s the only county in England that has two separate coastlines! 

The north coastline is known for some of the best surfing spots in the country. The south coastline on the other hand is more famous for the Jurassic Coast which is a natural World Heritage Site. It is a more dramatic coastline with stunning rock formations, developed over millions of years.

Throw in the milder weather and favourable climate, it all makes Devon one of best places in the country for a golf break. 

And golf has been played in these parts of the country longer than anywhere else. There are plenty of courses to choose from with a total of 51 golf courses in Devon.

Royal North Devon is recognised as the oldest golf club in England still open today on its original ground, as well as the oldest links course outside of Scotland. The club is one of a couple of spectacular courses on Devon’s north coast.

The other “must play” is Saunton Golf Club. A 36 hole venue, both the East and the West Course are amongst some of the best links courses in the land. They both feature in the UK & Ireland top 100 and England top 100. 

But wherever you choose, the quality of the courses and natural beauty of the surrounding will mean you enjoy your round.

You can check out all of the golf courses in Devon below. Or check our some of our guides to our favourite golf courses in Dartmouth or the best golf courses in Exeter.