Golf courses near Exeter
We list 24 golf courses within 25 km of Exeter, including 12 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes, 4 pitch and putt. 83% have a website listed.
Twenty of the 24 venues near Exeter are golf courses and four are pitch and putt courses. Hole counts are known for 15 of the 20 golf courses: twelve have 18 holes and three have 9 holes.
Northbrook Approach Golf Course (Exeter) is the nearest at 2.8 km, with Exeter Golf and Country Club (Topsham) at 4.2 km and Exminster Golf Centre at 6.7 km. Five venues lie within 10 km of the centre, and all 24 are in Devon.
On their own sites, four clubs describe their course as parkland, and one each as links, heathland or moorland. Founding years given start with Sidmouth Golf Club in 1890, followed by East Devon Golf Club (Knowle) in 1902. Designers named include James Braid, Harry Colt, Alister MacKenzie, J.H. Taylor and J.F. Abercromby, one venue apiece.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 12 | 50% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 12% |
| Pitch and putt | 4 | 17% |
| Holes not recorded | 5 | 21% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 4 |
| Heathland | 1 |
| Links | 1 |
| Moorland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 7 of the 24 courses.
Distance from the centre of Exeter
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 24 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Warren Golf Club | 18 | 15 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 9 of 10
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Golf Centre | 9 | 6.7 km | ||
| Downes Crediton Golf Club | 18 | 9.7 km | ||
| Dawlish Warren Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | ||
| East Devon Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1902 | 17 km |
| Teignmouth Golf Course | 18 | 1924 | 17 km | |
| Sidmouth Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 1890 | 19 km |
| Stover Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 21 km | |
| Bovey Castle Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 21 km | |
| Tiverton Golf Club | 18 | 22 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 1890 | 19 km |
| East Devon Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1902 | 17 km |
| Teignmouth Golf Course | 18 | 1924 | 17 km | |
| Oak Mead Family Golf (Pitch & Putt) | 9 | 2003 | 24 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 24 courses.
The 24 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Approach Golf Course | 2.8 km | ||
| Exeter Golf and Country Club | 18 | 69 | 4.2 km |
| Exminster Golf Centre | 9 | 6.7 km | |
| Fingle Glen Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 8.9 km |
| Downes Crediton Golf Club | 18 | 9.7 km | |
| Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club | 18 | 12 km | |
| Teign Valley Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| Oak Meadow Golf Club | 13 km | ||
| Phear Park Pitch & Putt | 14 km | ||
| Dawlish Warren Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | |
| Dawlish Approach Golf | 16 km | ||
| East Devon Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 17 km |
| Teignmouth Golf Course | 18 | 17 km | |
| Bovey Tracey Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 18 km |
| Sidmouth Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 19 km |
| Waterbridge Golf Club | 20 km | ||
| Stover Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 21 km |
| Bovey Castle Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 21 km |
| Shaldon Approach Golf (Pitch & Putt) | 21 km | ||
| Tiverton Golf Club | 18 | 22 km | |
| Hele Park Golf Centre | 23 km | ||
| Thorn Park Golf Centre | 23 km | ||
| Westcountry Golf Academy | 9 | 27 | 24 km |
| Oak Mead Family Golf (Pitch & Putt) | 9 | 24 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Exeter?
- 24 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Exeter. 5 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Exeter?
- Northbrook Approach Golf Course, about 2.8 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Exeter?
- Yes: Dawlish Warren Golf Club is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Exeter?
- 10 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Exminster Golf Centre, Downes Crediton Golf Club and Dawlish Warren Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Exeter?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Sidmouth Golf Club dates back to 1890, followed by East Devon Golf Club (1902).
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