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T he English golfing map is often dom- inated by the grand historical links of the Northwest and the classic Surrey heath- lands. Yet, for the discerning golfer seeking the raw, elemental spirit of the game, the Atlantic coastline of the Southwest holds a collection of treasures as authentic and thrill- ing as any in the world. This is not golf in a manicured parkland; this is golf against the
relentless, beautiful forces of nature—a true pilgrimage across ancient dunes, windswept burrows, and dramatic clifftops. From the rugged coast of Somerset down through the wild heart of Devon and into the romantic Duchy of Cornwall, the links courses of the Southwest Premier Links offer an unparalleled journey through the history and enduring challenge of the game. Let us
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step onto the hal- lowed, fast-running turf of five essential stops on this coast- al trail: Burnham & Berrow, Saunton Sands Golf Club, Royal North Devon, St. Enodoc, Trevose, and Perranporth. Nestled among the towering, almost mountainous dunes of the Berrow Warren in Somerset, Burnham & Berrow Golf Club stands as a power- ful testament to the game’s evolution. Its front nine runs north, following the coastline, a classic out-and-back routing that feels both ancient and monumental. The club’s ori- gins trace back to
Untamed Majesty: A Links Pilgrimage to England’s Southwest Coast by Dave Weretka
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St. Enodoc Golf Club
St. Enodoc Golf Club
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