Minehead and West Somerset – attractive links course about 25 minutes from Greenslades
http://www.mineheadgolf.co.uk/
01643 702057
The Warren, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5SS
This is the second oldest club in the Southwest, founded in 1882. Enjoy a variety of different challenges including the winds off the sea. Great views out to sea or inland over rolling countryside.
Saunton 50 minute drive from Greenslades
The East Course is ranked No.32 in the Golf World “Top 100 Courses” and the West Course is No 67. The Club claim that there is only one Club with 2 better links courses in the whole country and that is St Andrews! We have enjoyed these courses. the West course is a little less long.
SAUNTON GOLF CLUB, NR BRAUNTON, NORTH DEVON, EX33 1LG (0044) (0)1271 812436
Ilfracombe – great views from the cliff
http://www.ilfracombegolfclub.com/
Situated on top of the rugged cliffs of the North Devon coast, every tee has an awe- inspiring view over the sea, from the Welsh Coast and Lundy Island, to as far as the eye can see on the Atlantic horizon. Some crossing tees make for a less than ideal design but fun if not too windy!
Oake Manor, Taunton – attractive well maintained parkland 18 hole course, under an hour from the house.
http://www.oakemanor.com
Tiverton Golf Club – 18 hole parkland course. About an hour from the house. https://www.tivertongolfclub.co.uk
Other courses within reach of the house include: Royal North Devon 1 hour 19 mins drive
High Bullen Golf Club 1 hour 18 mins