Golf courses near Plymouth
We list 15 golf courses within 25 km of Plymouth, including 10 with 18 holes, 1 pitch and putt. 73% have a website listed.
Around Plymouth, 15 venues all lie within 22 km of the centre, and they spread over three council areas. Devon has the most, nine, Cornwall four and the Plymouth council area two. Plymouth Central Park Pitch & Putt is the nearest, 1.4 km away, and Staddon Heights Golf Club (Down Thomas) follows at 3.4 km.
Holes are known for 10 of the 14 golf courses, and all 10 have 18 holes. Par is known for each of them, and par 70 appears at four venues, more than any other.
Club sites describe two courses as moorland and one each as clifftop and parkland. Staddon Heights Golf Club gives 1904 as its founding year and Bigbury Golf Club 1923. Harry Vardon and Herbert Fowler are the designers named. Visitors are welcome at six clubs according to their sites.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 10 | 67% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 7% |
| Holes not recorded | 4 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Moorland | 2 |
| Clifftop | 1 |
| Parkland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 4 of the 15 courses.
Distance from the centre of Plymouth
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Cornwall | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Plymouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staddon Heights Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1904 | 3.4 km |
| Boringdon Park Golf Club | 18 | 79 | 6.2 km | |
| Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Country Club | 18 | 69 | 7.7 km | |
| Tavistock Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km | |
| Looe Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 20 km | |
| Thurlestone Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staddon Heights Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1904 | 3.4 km |
| Bigbury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1923 | 21 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 2 of the 15 courses.
The 15 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Central Park Pitch & Putt | 9 | 27 | 1.4 km |
| Staddon Heights Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 3.4 km |
| Boringdon Park Golf Club | 18 | 79 | 6.2 km |
| Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Country Club | 18 | 69 | 7.7 km |
| China Fleet Country Club | 18 | 72 | 7.8 km |
| Sparkwell Golf Course | 11 km | ||
| Whitsand Bay Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Yelverton Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Dinnaton Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| St. Mellion International Resort | 18 | 73 | 15 km |
| Tavistock Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km |
| Wrangaton Golf Club | 20 km | ||
| Looe Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 20 km |
| Bigbury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 21 km |
| Thurlestone Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 22 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 Plymouth?
- 15 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Plymouth. 5 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Plymouth?
- Plymouth Central Park Pitch & Putt, about 1.4 km from the town centre in a straight line (pitch and putt course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Plymouth?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Plymouth?
- 6 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Staddon Heights Golf Club, Boringdon Park Golf Club and Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Country Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Plymouth?
- Among the 2 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Staddon Heights Golf Club dates back to 1904, followed by Bigbury Golf Club (1923).
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