Bigbury at Bigbury Golf Club

Bigbury Golf Club sits on elevated ground above Bigbury Bay on Devon's South Hams coast, with views extending across the estuary toward Burgh Island. The course was designed by five-time Open Championship winner J. H. Taylor and opened in 1923. Taylor, who grew up in nearby Northam and became one of golf's Great Triumvirate alongside Harry Vardon and James Braid, designed several courses across southwest England during his later career, bringing practical knowledge of links-style golf to clifftop and coastal settings.

The layout occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of Devon's coastal farmland, with the routing taking advantage of natural contours and prevailing winds off the English Channel. The course plays across open ground with relatively few trees, allowing the maritime climate to influence play throughout the year. Several holes run along higher ground offering coastal panoramas, while others occupy more sheltered valleys inland. The design reflects Taylor's preference for strategic bunkering and greens that reward accurate approach play rather than relying heavily on length.

Bigbury functions as a members' club serving the local South Devon community and visiting golfers exploring the region's coastal courses. The club maintains its traditional character as a welcoming venue in a rural setting, with the course providing a straightforward test of golf shaped by its exposed position and Taylor's economical design principles. The location near popular South Hams destinations makes it part of the area's collection of seaside courses.