Golf courses near Torquay
We list 18 golf courses within 25 km of the centre of Torquay, including 9 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes, 5 pitch and putt.
Devon contains 14 of the 18 venues around Torquay and Torbay the other four. Torquay Golf Club is the closest at 2.7 km, and the list reaches 23 km out.
Churston Ferrers is the place given for three of the courses, and the 18 venues are spread across 16 different places. Five of them are pitch and putt courses and 13 are golf courses; holes are known for 11 of those 13, with nine at 18 holes and two at nine.
The earliest founding year stated on a club site is 1890, for Churston Golf Club (Churston Ferrers). Club sites that describe the course type name parkland three times, and moorland, links and heathland once each. Eight club sites welcome visitors.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 9 | 50% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 11% |
| Pitch and putt | 5 | 28% |
| Holes not recorded | 2 | 11% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 3 |
| Heathland | 1 |
| Links | 1 |
| Moorland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 6 of the 18 courses.
Distance from the centre of Torquay
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Torbay | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 | 16 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Golf Club | 18 | 1890 | 7.4 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Club | 18 | 1993 | 7.8 km | |
| Teignmouth Golf Course | 18 | 1924 | 12 km | |
| Stover Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 14 km | |
| Dartmouth Golf And Country Club | 18 | 70 | 15 km | |
| Dawlish Warren Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | ||
| East Devon Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1902 | 22 km |
| Exminster Golf Centre | 9 | 23 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Golf Club | 18 | 1890 | 7.4 km | |
| East Devon Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1902 | 22 km |
| Teignmouth Golf Course | 18 | 1924 | 12 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Club | 18 | 1993 | 7.8 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 18 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the courses listed here that credit them:
- Harry Colt (2): Churston Golf Club, East Devon Golf Club
The 18 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Golf Club | 18 | 2.7 km | |||
| Torbay Golf Centre Pitch & Putt | 7.1 km | neilholmangolf.co.uk | |||
| Churston Golf Club | 18 | 7.4 km | Visitors welcome | churstongolf.com | |
| Shaldon Approach Golf (Pitch & Putt) | 7.8 km | teignbridge.gov.uk | |||
| Dainton Park Golf Club | 18 | 7.8 km | Visitors welcome | daintonparkgolf.co.uk | |
| Cayman Golf (Pitch and Putt) | 18 | 68 | 8.0 km | caymangolf.co.uk | |
| Teignmouth Golf Course | 18 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | teignmouthgolfclub.co.uk | |
| Hele Park Golf Centre | 12 km | heleparkgolf.co.uk | |||
| Stover Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 14 km | Visitors welcome | stovergolfclub.co.uk |
| Dawlish Approach Golf | 14 km | ||||
| Dartmouth Golf And Country Club | 18 | 70 | 15 km | Visitors welcome | thedartmouthhotel.co.uk |
| Dawlish Warren Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | Visitors welcome | dwgc.co.uk | |
| Oak Meadow Golf Club | 18 km | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 19 km | boveytraceygolfclub.co.uk | |
| Phear Park Pitch & Putt | 20 km | ||||
| Teign Valley Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 21 km | teignvalleygolf.co.uk | |
| East Devon Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 22 km | Visitors welcome | eastdevongolfclub.co.uk |
| Exminster Golf Centre | 9 | 23 km | Visitors welcome | Www.exminstergolf.com |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Torquay. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Torquay?
- 18 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Torquay. 6 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Torquay?
- Torquay Golf Club, about 2.7 km from the centre of Torquay in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Torquay?
- Yes: Dawlish Warren Golf Club is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Torquay?
- 8 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Churston Golf Club, Dainton Park Golf Club and Teignmouth Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Torquay gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Churston Golf Club gives the earliest, 1890, followed by East Devon Golf Club (1902). The founding year is not recorded for the other 14, so an older club may be among them.
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