The club’s location on the high sand dunes of the north Cornwall overlooking the Camel River and Atlantic coast means the Church Course is set against the backdrop of some of the greatest sea and estuary views of any 18 holes in the world.
Founded in 1890, St Enodoc Golf Club is home to one of revered architect James Braid’s finest designs that is characterised by numerous blind shots, testing fairway undulations, firm greens and its distinctive and fearsome Himalaya Bunker on the 6th hole, which is reputedly the highest in Europe.
However it is the 10th that is referred to as the signature hole as it winds its way towards the 11th century St Enodoc Church, where poet laureate Sir John Betjeman lies buried beside his favourite course.
Golfers can choose to play all three rounds at St Enodoc, although there is the option to play Perranporth and/or Bowood Park. Another of James Braid’s designs, Perranporth is a natural links course set on high ground giving stunning views over Perran Bay. Though challenging thanks to a plethora of blind shots and tricky greens, Perranporth regularly charms visiting golfers though when a severe sea breeze whips up, it becomes a truly severe test of golf.
In striking contrast, Bowood Park is set in rolling hills and woodland, designated an area of Special Landscape value. With well-drained greens and abundant water hazards, the signature hole is the 385-yard 12th, the Azalea hole, which is a challenging par 4 with an island green reached by a covered wooden footbridge reminiscent of New England.
In addition to great golf, this part of Cornwall is a wonderful destination for a wide range of activities. Referred to more and more as England’s St Tropez, Rock has easy access by ferry to the lively, well-known fishing port of Padstow, where the ubiquitous TV chef Rick Stein established his first seafood restaurant and now runs a variety of food and accommodation enterprises in the town.
For those who love the outdoors, it is an excellent place for long walks along the nearby beaches of Polzeath and Daymer Bay, which are also perfect for watersports such as surfing, paddle-boarding, windsurfing and water-skiing.
A little further along the coast, culture vultures can enjoy a visit to the Tate St Ives, featuring local as well as international artists, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and for garden-lovers there are the fascinating Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.
Sample St Enodoc Stay & Play Packages include:
· Staying at The Molesworth Arms Hotel, Wadebridge & playing 36 holes at St Enodoc & 18 holes at Perranporth, priced from £295 per person
· Staying at the Port Gaverne Hotel, Port Isaac, & playing 72 holes at St Enodoc, priced from £401 per person
*these are two-night, three round breaks are based on two people sharing a double/twin room (single room supplement on request) on a Bed & Breakfast basis, available in September & October 2018.
For more information on St Enodoc Golf Club, visit www.st-enodoc.co.uk and for information on St Enodoc golf breaks, click on www.st-enodoc.co.uk/visitors/devon-and-cornwall-links/
All packages are available from Countrywide Golf Holidays which can be contacted at Info@countrywide-golf.com or call +44 1637 879991.
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