Trevose Championship Course
Harry Colt golf above the Atlantic, at a price that still feels like a secret. Trevose has anchored the north Cornwall coast at Constantine Bay since 1925, its front nine threading the dunes within sight and sound of the sea. It is the rare course of real pedigree that remains a family holiday at heart, and the best loved golf trip in the West Country.
Photo: Trevose Golf and Country Club via Google.
The verdict
Trevose is one of those courses that golfers fall for and return to year after year. Harry Colt laid out the Championship Course in 1925 on the headland at Constantine Bay, and the routing makes the most of a glorious site, with the opening holes running out toward the dunes and the surf before the back nine turns inland and climbs for the views. It is a par 71 that plays around 6,600 yards from the medal tees and stretches beyond 7,000 from the championship markers, never tricked up, always fair.
What sets it apart is the spirit of the place. Run by the same family for generations, Trevose is a proper resort club with lodges, cottages and apartments on site, a pool and tennis, and green fees that remain remarkably modest for a Colt course of this quality. For a summer family week or a buddies trip that wants surf, sand and serious golf, this is the West Country at its very best.
Trevose Championship at a glance
- Opened
- 1925
- Designer
- Harry Colt
- Type
- Coastal
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- Around 6,600 yds
- Green fee
- Around £100 to £115
Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; the course plays around 6,600 yards from the medal tees and beyond 7,000 from the championship markers. Green fees are indicative, around 100 to 115 pounds at peak summer times and roughly 80 to 90 pounds in the shoulder season of 2026, with reduced rates for resort guests. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The front nine is the postcard. From the early holes the course tips toward Constantine Bay, the dunes rise on either side and the Atlantic fills the horizon, and on a bright day with a breeze off the sea there are few more uplifting starts in English golf. The short holes here are exposed to the wind and demand a flighted iron that holds its line.
The middle of the round delivers the strongest sequence, with holes that ask you to drive into the right position and then commit to a second shot across the natural folds of the headland. The turf is firm and the ball runs, so the player who manages the bounce and the wind is rewarded over the one who simply hits it hard.
The back nine swings inland and uphill, trading the sea for sweeping views back across the coast, before the closing holes bring you home to the clubhouse. There is no single trophy hole that overshadows the rest; the pleasure of Trevose is the rhythm of the whole round and the sense, rare at this price, that you are playing a genuine architectural classic.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort club open to visitors, with stay and play packages using its on site lodges, cottages and apartments |
| Green fee | Around 100 to 115 pounds at peak summer times, roughly 80 to 90 pounds in the shoulder season, less for resort guests (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the club, especially across the school summer holidays when the resort is busiest |
| On the day | A walking course; trolleys and buggies can be arranged. Relaxed but smart golf dress |
| Getting there | Constantine Bay near Padstow on the north Cornwall coast, around 40 minutes from Newquay airport |
| Best months | May to September, with late spring and early autumn quieter and excellent value |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with Trevose or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The easy answer is to stay on site. Trevose offers lodges, cottages and apartments a wedge from the first tee, which is why so many families return to the same week every summer, mixing rounds with the beaches of Constantine Bay and Booby's Bay on the doorstep.
For more variety, Padstow is a short drive away, with its harbour, its celebrated restaurants and a wide choice of hotels and inns. From either base the second course at Trevose and the wider north Cornwall coast give you plenty more golf for a week long trip.
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Trevose Championship questions
Who designed the Trevose Championship Course and when did it open?
The Championship Course was designed by the great architect Harry Colt and opened in 1925. It sits on the north Cornwall coast at Constantine Bay near Padstow and has been run by the Gammon family for generations as the heart of Trevose Golf and Country Club.
What is the par and length of Trevose Championship?
Trevose Championship is a par 71. It plays around 6,600 yards from the medal tees and stretches beyond 7,000 yards from the championship markers, with the front nine running close to the dunes and the sea.
How much does it cost to play Trevose Championship?
Indicative 2026 green fees run to around 100 to 115 pounds at peak summer times and roughly 80 to 90 pounds in the shoulder season, with reduced rates for resort guests and out of season visitors. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Trevose Championship?
Yes. Trevose is a resort club that welcomes visitors and offers stay and play packages with its on site lodges, cottages and apartments. Booking ahead is recommended in the busy summer holiday season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.