
Dartmouth Course
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
About this course
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club occupies elevated parkland above the town of Dartmouth in South Devon, offering views across the Dart estuary and the surrounding countryside. Designed by Jeremy Pern and opened in the mid-1990s, the course represents a relatively modern addition to Devon's golfing landscape. The layout takes advantage of the natural contours of the site, incorporating mature woodland, water features, and strategic bunkering across its eighteen holes. The course plays through varied terrain that includes both open parkland sections and more enclosed, tree-lined corridors. Several holes make use of the property's elevation changes, requiring golfers to navigate uphill and downhill approaches while managing the prevailing winds that can affect play on the more exposed sections. Water comes into play on multiple holes, adding both visual interest and strategic challenge to club selection and course management. Dartmouth Golf & Country Club functions as a members' club with visitor access, serving both the local golfing community and tourists exploring the South Devon coast. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of a country club setting. The course's location near the popular sailing town of Dartmouth places it within a region known for its coastal scenery and maritime heritage, though the golf course itself sits inland on higher ground above the estuary.
Quick facts
- Location
- Dartmouth, Devon, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1992
- Designer
- Jeremy Pern
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 33
- Length
- 2,293 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/113
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Exeter Airport, a compact regional gateway just thirty miles to the northeast, though London Heathrow or Bristol offer broader international connections with a two-to-three-hour onward drive through the Devon countryside. From Exeter, the route winds southwest along the A38 before peeling off toward the coast, the landscape softening into rolling farmland and sudden glimpses of the River Dart estuary. The final approach into Dartmouth is a descent through narrow, hedge-lined lanes that open onto one of England's most storied maritime towns, with the club perched on elevated ground above the harbor - a setting where the game unfolds against a backdrop of sailboats, wooded hillsides, and the timeless pull of the sea.
FAQ
Common questions about Dartmouth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dartmouth was designed by Jeremy Pern.
Yes. Dartmouth is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dartmouth is 33.
Dartmouth plays 2,293 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dartmouth is 113.
Dartmouth is a 9-hole course.



