South West England Golf Holidays

Why Play Golf in South West England?

The South West has a slower pace to it - in the best possible way.

Golf trips here feel less rushed and more immersive. You're not simply squeezing rounds into a busy weekend. You're properly getting away for a few days. That's a huge part of the appeal for golf groups travelling to Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. We're based in the South West, so we know these courses like the back of our hands.

The region works especially well for:

• Longer golf weekends
• Scenic golf tours
• Mixed golf groups
• Stay-and-play breaks
• Golf & coastal getaway trips

And because the South West offers such a mix of links, parkland and resort golf, every round feels slightly different.

Coastal Golf & Links Experiences

Some of England's most memorable golf sits along the South West coastline.

Courses like Burnham & Berrow Golf Club, Saunton Golf Club and St Enodoc Golf Club bring proper traditional links golf into the region, with rolling dunes, fast-running fairways and coastal winds that can completely reshape a round from one hour to the next.

The golf down here feels wonderfully natural. Less manufactured. More connected to the landscape around it.

That's especially true in Cornwall and North Devon where courses often sit directly beside rugged coastline and huge open beaches. You're not just playing golf - you're experiencing the scenery that comes with it.

Resort Golf Across The Region

Away from the coast, the South West also delivers some seriously good stay-and-play golf.

Cumberwell Park Golf Club, just outside Bath, is a brilliant example and a course many of us at GroupiaGolf know extremely well. With 45 holes spread across multiple loops, it's ideal for golf weekends because groups can mix formats, replay different combinations and enjoy genuinely varied golf across the same trip.

It also perfectly captures what South West golf is about. Relaxed atmosphere. Strong conditioning. Scenic surroundings. Proper enjoyable golf without feeling overly corporate or stuffy.

Nearby, Bailbrook House and The Manor House Hotel give groups excellent luxury stay options around Bath, while further south, resorts like St Mellion Estate, The Players Club and Hilton Bournemouth add even more flexibility depending on the style of trip you're planning.

Bournemouth, Devon & Cornwall Golf Trips

The South West naturally splits into several different golf-trip styles.

Bournemouth works brilliantly for groups wanting golf with nightlife and beaches nearby. Courses like Parkstone Golf Club, Broadstone Golf Club and Ferndown Golf Club are all highly regarded and sit close to bars, restaurants and the coast.

Further into Devon and Cornwall, the trips become more about scenery, touring golf and slower-paced weekends. Places like St Mellion Estate and The Point at Polzeath combine golf with incredible surroundings, while courses across the region offer some of the most visually memorable golf in England.

What Makes South West Golf Different?

Atmosphere.

Golf in the South West feels more relaxed, more scenic and more experience-led than many other UK golf regions.

You've got:

• Championship links golf
• Countryside resort golf
• Coastal courses
• Luxury hotels
• Beach towns
• Spa resorts
• Touring golf opportunities

...but the region never feels overly commercial.

That balance is what makes it so appealing for groups who want a proper golf trip rather than simply ticking famous courses off a list.

Easy Golf Weekends From Bath & Bristol

One of the biggest advantages of the South West is how accessible parts of the region are from Bath and Bristol.

That makes shorter golf breaks surprisingly easy to organise, particularly around:

• Bath
• Bristol
• Bournemouth
• Somerset

At the same time, groups wanting longer golf tours can comfortably build multi-stop trips through Devon and Cornwall with completely different styles of golf throughout the journey.

Best Time to Visit

Late spring through early autumn offers the best overall conditions for golf in the South West, especially for links golf along the coast where firmer fairways transform the experience.

Summer remains hugely popular thanks to the beaches, longer evenings and holiday atmosphere, but spring and early autumn can be exceptional for quieter golf trips and touring weekends.

Build Your South West Golf Trip

From links golf in Cornwall and North Devon to resort weekends near Bath and Bournemouth, South West England offers one of the UK's most scenic and varied golf-trip experiences.

Explore our South West golf packages or browse all our England golf holidays to compare golf resorts, links courses and stay-and-play breaks across the country.