
St Kew Course
St Kew Golf Club
About this course
St Kew Golf Club sits in the rural countryside near Bodmin in north Cornwall, occupying gently rolling farmland characteristic of the region's interior landscape. The course was designed by David Derry, a golf architect who has worked on several layouts in the southwest of England. The setting offers views across the Cornish countryside, with the course positioned away from the dramatic coastal clifftops that define many of Cornwall's better-known golf destinations. The layout makes use of the natural contours of the land, with holes routed through a mix of open pasture and more sheltered areas bordered by hedgerows and mature trees. The terrain provides enough movement to create variety in stance and shot-making without presenting the severe elevation changes found in more mountainous regions. Prevailing winds from the Atlantic can influence play, though the inland location moderates the coastal exposure that affects courses nearer the sea. St Kew serves primarily as a members' club for the local golfing community in the Bodmin area, offering a traditional parkland experience in a quiet rural setting. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of abilities, with the design emphasizing playability and enjoyment over championship-level difficulty. The clubhouse and facilities reflect the club's community-oriented character, typical of smaller regional golf clubs throughout Cornwall and the wider southwest.
Quick facts
- Location
- Bodmin, Cornwall, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Designer
- David Derry
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 31
- Length
- 2,388 yards
- Difficulty
- 31.8/107
Getting there
The journey to St Kew Golf Club begins at either Newquay Airport for regional connections or Exeter Airport for broader access, followed by a westward drive of roughly forty-five minutes to an hour through the rolling Cornish countryside. The route descends from Bodmin Moor's granite-studded uplands into the gentler farmland of the Camel Valley, where narrow hedgerow-lined lanes replace dual carriageways and the landscape softens into a patchwork of pasture and woodland. St Kew itself sits tucked between the market town of Bodmin and the north Cornish coast, its approach marked by the quiet transition from main road to single-track country byways - a fitting prelude to one of Cornwall's more secluded inland retreats.
FAQ
Common questions about St Kew
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
St Kew was designed by David Derry.
Yes. St Kew is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at St Kew is 31.
St Kew plays 2,388 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at St Kew is 107.
St Kew is a 9-hole course.



