
Warren England Course
Warren Golf Club England

About this course
Warren Golf Club sits on a narrow spit of land at Dawlish Warren in South Devon, where the Exe Estuary meets the English Channel. James Braid laid out the course in the early twentieth century, taking advantage of the natural linksland that forms this distinctive peninsula. The setting places golfers between tidal waters and the open sea, with views across to Exmouth and the surrounding coastline. The land is relatively flat but features the undulating terrain and sandy subsoil characteristic of true links golf. The routing makes efficient use of the confined site, with holes running in various directions to expose players to changing wind conditions. Several holes play along the estuary edge, while others turn back inland or toward the sea. The course features natural dunes, gorse, and the kind of firm, fast-running turf that defines traditional seaside golf. Braid's design emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than length, rewarding accuracy and course management over pure power. Warren Golf Club operates as a members' club but welcomes visitors throughout the year. The course serves as a regional example of accessible links golf in Devon, offering the character and challenge of seaside play without the formality or expense of more famous championship venues. Its location near the popular beach resort of Dawlish Warren makes it a practical option for golfers exploring the Southwest coast, and the club maintains a straightforward, welcoming atmosphere typical of smaller English seaside clubs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Dawlish Warren, Devon, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1892
- Designer
- James Braid
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 5,968 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.7/124
Getting there
The journey to Warren Golf Club typically begins at Exeter Airport, a compact regional hub just twenty minutes north, or via Exeter St David's railway station for those arriving by rail from London Paddington or Bristol. From either point, the drive south traces the estuary of the River Exe before sweeping onto the narrow spit of Dawlish Warren, where the road narrows and the scent of salt air signals proximity to the coast. The final approach delivers you onto a fragile finger of land caught between the English Channel and the sheltered waters of the Exe - a dramatic, windswept threshold that sets the tone for one of Devon's most distinctive links settings.

FAQ
Common questions about Warren England at Warren Golf Club England
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Warren England was designed by James Braid.
Yes. Warren England at Warren Golf Club England is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Warren England is 69.
Warren England plays 5,968 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Warren England is 124.
Warren England is a 18-hole course.



