St Mellion Estate Golf

The Nicklaus and Kernow courses

The Nicklaus Signature Course hosted the Benson & Hedges International Open, with Olazábal, Langer and Ballesteros among its winners, and European Tour golf returned for the British Challenge in 2022 and 2023. It measures just over 6,200 yards and has water hazards and clever bunkering. The 10th, 11th and 12th are Nicklaus's own version of Amen Corner. Top 100 Golf Courses describes the 11th as a 203-yard par three played across a river. The Kernow Course opened in 1976 as the Old Course and hosted European Tour events, including a win for Bernhard Langer in 1983. It was renovated as part of the estate's 2008 redevelopment and offers wider fairways and big greens.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Book online or through the pro shop. You need a valid payment card to hold the booking, but nothing is charged until the day of play. Green fee players can cancel free up to 48 hours ahead; no-shows pay in full. Green fees vary with seasonal demand. The club publishes its handicap requirements, dress code and conditions of play on its website, so check them before you go.

Staying and getting there

The 450-acre estate has a four-star hotel, holiday cottages and a health club. It is near Saltash, close to Plymouth and the Devon border.

Highlights

• Jack Nicklaus's first personally designed course in Europe, opened 1988
• Former Benson & Hedges International Open venue
• Hosted the British Challenge in 2022 and 2023
• Two 18-hole courses: the Nicklaus and the Kernow

Good to know

• A payment card is needed to secure a booking; free cancellation up to 48 hours ahead
• Green fees vary with seasonal demand
• Check the club's conditions of play for handicap and dress requirements
• On-site four-star hotel and holiday cottages

Frequently asked questions