Trevose Golf Club Championship Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info

Trevose Golf Club Championship Course Key Information

A number of seaside links in our Top 100 have reaped the benefits of Harry Colt’s legendary architectural genius, either in the capacity of original designer or sought-after remodeller. His Championship links at Trevose on the north Cornwall coast ranks among the Top 100 Golf Courses UK & Ireland that offer both challenge and fairness in equal measure.

Even before you set foot on the links, you’ll be pacing around in anticipation, for the clubhouse and 1st tee enjoy a tantalisingly elevated setting. I have many fond memories gazing out over the course from here, torn between just itching to get going and wanting to tarry a little while longer to soak in the captivating views out over the fairways you’ll soon be treading, and on to Constantine Bay and Trevose Head beyond. It is understandably one of the most popular and best golf courses in Cornwall.

The opening stretch is particularly strong, with good positional play required on the 1st to avoid a semi-blind approach. You then need a precise iron on the par-3 3rd, especially if the pin is towards the front of the pear-shaped putting surface where much of the greenside danger lies, and where many of my balls have landed over the years.

The 4th is then the most famous and photographed of all Trevose’s holes, a wonderful dogleg-left par 5, improved and strengthened considerably in recent years, that takes you right down to the rocks separating Constantine Bay from Bobby’s Bay. This is a great spot to spend a few minutes taking it all in if course busy-ness and your schedule allow, especially if the waves are crashing in.

The links may then move further inland, but the test and challenge carry on apace, with strong holes throughout. There are a number of thought-provoking greens – especially the 7th – that are occasionally blessed with false fronts to expose how far you really carry the ball.

A four-to-five-year course upgrade project has seen a number of bare sand scrapes emerging - very much in vogue at the moment - as more scrubland has been cleared.

Trevose is a strong Colt test in a wonderful setting, with a relaxed holiday feel about it all thanks to the on-site accommodation. For me, this helps to give Trevose a much more approachable vibe to a number of the courses in our Top 100.

What's new for 2025/26? What our panellists said…

Peter Hurst

The course is more than fair, but do pick when to attack and when to hold for position as ditches across fairways will ensure a choice must sometimes be made on lay-ups… or what the hell, and go for it! The first four holes all give 'signature hole' a run for its money, so just a great stretch overall. The lesser holes are in the middle of the course. The members I played with felt 13 was the weakest, but I thought it was a well-designed hole with a sting in the tail (potentially) for a par 5. A real fun course beloved of holidaymakers. Quintessentially English, Trevose has enjoyment and smiles running right through it, just like a stick of rock!

John Drake

A charming venue and course with great views in the setting sun. A pleasure to play and a good test playing into the greens, if a little generous off the tee. Excellent green surrounds. The course takes full advantage of superb views on the early holes as you play down to the 4^th and again early in the back nine, but the views are lost a fair amount as you more often than not are playing away from the coastline.

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Best Courses Near Trevose

ST ENODOC (CHURCH)
This distinctive links on the Camel estuary lies on Cornwall’s chiselled northern coast 50 miles from Land’s End. Poet Laureate John Betjeman is buried at the far end of the course in the churchyard beside the 10th green, and the vast Himalaya bunker on the right of the superb par-4 6th is one of the most photographed in golf.

PERRANPORTH
Running over elevated ground beside this Cornish resort town, this links was designed by the ubiquitous James Braid in 1927. Located a few miles from Newquay, it is as natural and elemental as they come, with the undulating design working its way over and through some of the most impressive and glorious dunes in the country. Such is the wildness of the topography that very few manmade bunkers are needed.

Best Places To Stay Near Trevose

Trevose Golf and Country Club - Book now at Booking.com
The best place to stay is on site, where you can enjoy the scenic views over the Championship course and out to the Atlantic Ocean. There's an outdoor pool, restaurant, shared lounge and games room, with seven great Cornish beaches within a mile. The accommodation includes a seating area and a full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave.

Harbour Hotel Padstow - Book now at Booking.com
Located on Padstow’s busy harbour front, this four-star hotel boasts views of the town and Camel estuary. There is a popular restaurant as well as bright, individually styled rooms. Many rooms enjoy views across the water. The Harbour Kitchen: Bar + Terrace looks over the harbour and uses Cornish produce to create a daily menu.

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TREVOSE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE HISTORICAL TOP 100 RANKING UK&I

• 2025/26 - 83
• 2023/24 - 79
• 2021/22 - 79
• 2019/20 - 76
• 2017/18 - 75
• 2015/16 - 77
• 2013/14 - 70
• 2011/12 - 65
• 2009/10 - 56

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