Cannington (Alternate Tees) at Cannington Golf Club

Cannington Golf Club sits in the Somerset countryside near the village of Cannington, a few miles west of Bridgwater. The course was designed by Martin Hawtree, a member of Britain's most distinguished golf architecture family, whose work spans traditional parkland and links designs across the United Kingdom and Europe. The Hawtree name carries particular weight in British golf course design, with three generations contributing to the craft since the early twentieth century.

The layout occupies gently rolling terrain typical of the Somerset landscape, with the course routed through mature parkland that provides natural definition and character to the holes. The alternate tees referenced in the course name allow for varied playing experiences and different yardages, a common feature in British club golf that extends the course's versatility for members and visitors of different abilities. This flexibility also helps manage wear and seasonal conditions across the layout.

Cannington serves primarily as a members' club in the regional golf community, offering accessible golf in a rural Somerset setting. The course reflects the practical design sensibilities common to Hawtree's work—strategic interest without excessive difficulty, routing that works with the natural land, and a layout suited to year-round play in the English climate. The club provides a straightforward golfing experience characteristic of many established clubs in the West Country, where the emphasis remains on the game itself rather than elaborate amenities.