Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club

The course and its history

The links is an old-style course with many blind shots and fast, undulating greens. The club was founded as North Cornwall Golf Club in 1891. Its history page says the original architect was almost certainly Tom Dunn. Open champion Harry Vardon visited in 1905, 1907 and 1909, and on his last visit cut his own course record from 69 to 65. An artisan club, Bude Town Golf Club, formed in 1919, and the two clubs merged in 1949 to create the present club.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors can book tee times online through the club website. Buggies and trolleys can be hired from the pro shop. Numbers are limited, so the club recommends booking a buggy when you book your tee time. Check the website's course status panel before travelling, as individual holes can occasionally be out of play for maintenance.

Facilities and getting there

The clubhouse, home to the Atlantic Bar & Bistro, is open to the public for food and drink. The club is on Burn View, close to Bude town centre and the beaches, so it is easy to fit a round into a seaside break.

Highlights

• Golf played at Bude since 1891
• Classic seaside links in the town centre
• Harry Vardon set a course record of 65 here in 1909
• Playable 365 days a year

Good to know

• Visitors and societies are welcome all year
• Book buggies when you book your tee time, as numbers are limited
• The clubhouse bar and bistro are open to the public
• Check the course status on the website before travelling

Frequently asked questions