From championship links carved into Atlantic cliffs to gentle parkland courses through wooded valleys, Cornwall has 21 golf clubs worth playing. Here are the best.
Cornwall is one of England’s finest golfing destinations — and one of its most underrated. With more than 20 courses packed into the peninsula, you’re never far from a round with an ocean view. The best Cornwall golf courses are genuine links, shaped by coastal winds and built on sandy turf that drains fast and plays firm year-round.
The headline names — Trevose, St Enodoc, West Cornwall — sit comfortably alongside top-100 UK courses and draw golfers from across Europe. But the depth runs further than the headliners. Courses like Perranporth and Mullion offer spectacular clifftop golf at a fraction of resort prices, while inland options like Lanhydrock and Bowood Park deliver a quieter parkland experience through some of Cornwall’s most beautiful countryside.
Most clubs welcome visitors and offer competitive green fees, especially midweek or outside peak summer. Several — including Trevose, Bowood Park, and China Fleet — have on-site accommodation, making them ideal for a dedicated golf break.
A Combination of Historic Charm and Golf in One Cornish Gem
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Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club is set in the heart of North Cornwall’s tranquil countryside, just outside Camelford and a short drive from Padstow and the coast.
A True Cornish Links Experience Since 1981
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Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club is a traditional seaside links course located in the center of Bude, with views across the rugged Cornish coastline and countryside.
Golf in an Undulating Landscape on the Cliffs of Cape Cornwall
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Cape Cornwall Club is a unique and scenic golf destination located near St Just, perched on the wild and rugged cliffs of Cape Cornwall.
Championship Golf on Cornwall’s Clifftops
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Carlyon Bay Golf Club is a premier championship golf course perched dramatically atop the cliffs of St Austell Bay in Cornwall.
One of the South West’s leading country clubs
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China Fleet Country Club is a top-tier leisure and golf destination set across 180 acres of lush Cornish countryside along the River Tamar, just minutes from Plymouth.
First-class Fairways with Coastal Views of Holywell Bay
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Holywell Bay Golf is a beautifully maintained par‑3 coastal golf course set against the dramatic backdrop of Cornwall’s north coast, just a short drive from Newquay.
One of Cornwall’s Most Popular 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course
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Lanhydrock Golf Club is a beautifully maintained 18-hole parkland course set within a tranquil, tree-lined valley just outside Bodmin in Cornwall.
Elevate Your Game Above Launceston
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Launceston Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole, par-70 parkland course located just outside the historic Cornish town of Launceston.
More Than a Course—It’s a Coastal Experience
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Mullion Golf Club is England’s most southerly golf course, perched on the cliffs of the Lizard in Cornwall, with views over Mount's Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
One of Cornwall's Finest Links Courses
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Newquay Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole seaside links course located in the heart of Newquay, overlooking the famous Fistral Beach.
One of the finest Links Golf Courses in South West Britain
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Perranporth Golf Club is a natural links course perched high above the Atlantic Ocean on Cornwall’s dramatic North Coast.
Golf with a View, Life with a Point
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The Point at Polzeath Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course set just above the Camel Estuary in North Cornwall.
A Pleasant and Challenging Parkland with Sea Views
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Porthpean Golf Club is a striking 18-hole parkland course located on Cornwall’s scenic south coast, just a few minutes from St Austell.
A Cornish Classic Since 1911
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St Austell Golf Club is a beautifully maintained 18-hole parkland course located just outside the town of St Austell in Cornwall.
Where Golf Meets The Atlantic
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St Enodoc Golf Club is a renowned links course located in the coastal town of Rock on Cornwall’s North Coast.
Where World-Class Golf Meets Luxury Leisure
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St. Mellion Estate is a luxury four-star resort set within 450 acres of rolling Cornish countryside near Saltash, on the Devon–Cornwall border.
Golf Links with Wide Views of the Rolling Cornish Countryside
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Tehidy Park Golf Club is a beautifully maintained parkland course set in the heart of West Cornwall, just a short drive inland from the coast.
Golf, Stay, Dine — All in One Place
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Trethorne Golf Club, located just outside Launceston in Cornwall, is a beautifully designed 18-hole, par-71 parkland course set amidst rolling countryside.
Where Links Tradition Meets Coastal Perfection
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Trevose Golf & Country Club is a premier coastal golf destination located in Constantine Bay near Padstow, on Cornwall’s north coast.
Splendidly Situated True Seaside Course with Fine Fairways and Natural Qualities
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West Cornwall Golf Club, established in 1889, is the oldest golf course in Cornwall and one of the most scenic.
Where the Sea Meets the Swing
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Whitsand Bay Golf Club is a clifftop course located along Cornwall’s southeast coast, with the fairways carved into the cliffside above Whitsand Bay.