Golf
Where to play?
Westward Ho! is home to the Royal North Devon Golf Club, the oldest golf course in England, founded in 1864. Set on stunning Northam Burrows, it offers a true links experience with wide fairways, rolling dunes, and breathtaking sea views. Royal North Devon remains the jewel for history, tradition, and unforgettable coastal golf. Just a short drive away, golfers are spoilt for choice with scenic North Devon courses including Saunton, Great Torrington, Portmore and Ashbury.
The Royal North Devon Golf Club
Experience the oldest golf club in England and Wales, set against stunning coastal scenery. This historic links course offers challenging play, rich heritage, and a warm clubhouse welcome.
Portmore Golf Club
A welcoming 27-hole parkland facility featuring an 18-hole Barum course and a 9-hole Landkey par-3 layout. Offering a modern driving range, floodlit bays, and full clubhouse facilities. 
Great Torrington Golf Club
Discover scenic heath-and-parkland golf. A charming 9-hole course with 18 tees. It offers a relaxed yet rewarding round for golfers of all skill levels.
Saunton Golf Club
Set amidst the dramatic dunes of North Devon, this renowned club boasts 36 holes of championship-links golf, featuring the celebrated East and West Courses. Both rank among England’s finest and a true links experience.
Ilfracombe Golf Club
Breathtaking 18-hole course perched atop rugged North Devon cliffs. Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parkland design offers challenging holes for all skill levels, backed by a friendly clubhouse and year-round play. 
Mortehoe & Woolacombe Golf Club
A 9-hole layout (18 tees, par 66) with sweeping views of the Atlantic, Lundy Island and rugged North Devon coastline. Tight fairways and dramatic elevation changes make this course both scenic and challenging.
Ashbury Golf Club
Discover lush parkland golf with multiple 18-hole courses nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Rolling fairways, scenic challenges, and superb facilities. 
Recommended by our team
We couldn’t possibly suggest anywhere better for golf lovers than our local Royal North Devon golf course.
Right on our doorstop from MyWestbeach Oceanside Apartments, it’s proudly featured in Golf World’s Top 100 Courses — a true gem steeped in history. In fact, it’s the oldest golf club in England and Wales, offering breathtaking coastal views and a warm traditional clubhouse atmosphere.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or simply enjoy a scenic round, this iconic course promises an unforgettable golfing experience.