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Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club was founded in 1864 then gained Royal status just 3 years later, it is the oldest golf course in England still using its original fairways. Often known as Westward Ho!, after the town of its location, the layout is the oldest links course outside Scotland and it is firmly entrenched among the most desirable courses in the country.
As a regular feature within the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World, Royal North Devon, Westward Ho! or just plain RND to many, is a unique golfing proposition rich in history. This history includes some of the pioneers of golf, ranging from J.H. Taylor, one of the great triumvirate, who started as a caddie at the course, to the likes of Horace Hutchinson, Harold Hilton and Herbert Fowler who revised the original Old Tom Morris layout.
Located on Northam Burrows, a site of special scientific interest, between Northam and Westward Ho, Royal North Devon has hosted The Amateur Championship (1912, 1925 and 1931) as well as sharing The West of England Championship with Saunton Golf Club.
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Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon was originally laid out by Old Tom Morris and subsequently revised by Herbert Fowler, and is a quintessential seaside course. That is, its character is totally dependent upon the land. From the traditional clubhouse, the view of the course is an array of dunes and brambles, with little to suggest a championship standard golf course.
However the reality is much different, as Royal North Devon is a gem of a golf course. Any good tour of the fantastic golfing landscape of Devon should certainly include a stop at the remarkable Westward Ho! as well as sampling a delicious Devonshire Cream Tea after your round.
How to get to Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club is situated 1 mile from Westward Ho off the A39, 10 miles west of Barnstaple train station.
Address: Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho, Northam, Bideford, England, EX39 1HD
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Old Tom Morris, Herbert Fowler |
| Opened for play | 1864 |
| Black | 7,000 yards | SSS 75 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,693 yards | SSS 73 |
| Yellow | 6,422 yards | SSS 72 |
| Red | 5,709 yards | SSS 68 |
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What Our Golfers Say
8.2
Very Good
21 reviews
Condition overall
8.2
Condition of greens
8.8
Speed of round
66.6%
Value for money
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Difficulty
66.6%
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Philip
✓21 Sep 2025
Good
6.0
Philip
✓21 Sep 2025
Good
6.0
Animals and their mess every where. Windy gusting at 70mph T's good,greens good
Angela
✓25 May 2025
Very Good
8.0
As a 20 handicap female I found the course hard but enjoyable. My first experience on links course. The course itself was in very good condition. Managed to manoeuvre around the sheep very interesting course .
Tom
✓24 Apr 2025
Excellent
10.0
Matthew
✓7 Apr 2025
Very Good
8.0
Andy
✓22 Sep 2024
Very Good
8.0
Lots of history in the club house and really comfy. The breakfast food was excellent and great value. The front nine of the course was excellent with some great views and interesting holes. The back 9 was a bit more mundane with a couple of fairly boring holes but overall a good test, and very enjoyable round. Be prepared for lots of sheep and horses on the course, a fun difference to our home courses.
Neal
✓9 May 2024
Very Good
8.0
Not in the best condition, but given the amount of rain prior to our visit, I’m sure it is normally better
Michael
✓4 Sep 2023
Very Good
8.0
Expected ratings as I did not play the course due to injury.
Mark
✓17 Oct 2022
Very Good
8.0
Great course, very challenging against the wind
Alex
✓11 Oct 2022
Very Good
8.0
Played in gale force winds. Wont be everyone's cup of tea but we really enjoyed its challenges and quirks
Victor
✓30 Mar 2022
Excellent
10.0
a completely different experience
Lars
✓12 Sep 2021
Good
6.0
James
✓1 Sep 2021
Very Good
8.0
Christopher
✓1 Sep 2021
Excellent
10.0
Fantastic coarse apart from 10/11 and 17, but the other holes belong on a top 10 in the UK course.
Julian
✓25 Jul 2021
Excellent
10.0
Classy course-not too difficult.
Jane
✓1 Jul 2021
Very Good
8.0
Very testing especially in the wind.
Bailie
✓18 Oct 2020
Very Good
8.0
Nice course. Probably a better front 9 A flat course Enjoyable golf
Alexander
✓3 Oct 2020
Very Good
8.0
Martin
✓5 Jun 2019
Very Good
8.0
Great to experience again this classic old English course. A few too many horses, sheep and day trippers around, but it was a lovely day!
Christopher (Kit)
✓1 Jun 2019
Excellent
10.0
Much better the more you play it Wonderful location
Tony
✓19 Oct 2018
Very Good
8.0
This is a difficult course to play as several tee shots are over scrub/high rambles which need a consistent good drive to clear. Not as attractive to play when compared with Saunton Sands
Royal North Devon Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code for dinner?
Smart Casual
What restaurant do I need to book for dinner?
Par Dining
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
£40 plus discretionary
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
Visitors only after 2pm on Saturdays
How many bars are there?
There is 1 bar on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary car parking
