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West Cornwall Course

West Cornwall Golf Club

Lelant, Cornwall, England
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amontgomery0507
Scarlett
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+3
18 holesPar 695,847 yds75.5/131

About this course

West Cornwall Golf Club sits on the northern coast of Cornwall near Lelant, occupying linksland between the Hayle Estuary and St Ives Bay. The course was laid out by Reverend Tyack in the late nineteenth century, making it one of the older clubs in the region. The routing takes advantage of natural duneland terrain, with fairways running through sandy valleys and over undulating ground characteristic of traditional British seaside golf. The proximity to the water means wind is a constant factor in club selection and strategy. The layout features views across the estuary and out toward the Atlantic, with the landscape shaped by coastal grasses and dunes rather than extensive tree cover. Several holes play along elevated ground that provides perspective on the surrounding coastline and the town of St Ives in the distance. The course maintains a straightforward, unpretentious character typical of smaller British links clubs, where the emphasis remains on reading the wind and ground game rather than forced carries or artificial hazards. West Cornwall serves a local membership and visiting golfers exploring the southwestern tip of England. The club operates without the formality of some larger establishments, reflecting its regional setting and community role. The course offers an authentic links experience in an area better known for its fishing villages and coastal scenery than for golf tourism, making it a quieter alternative to more prominent courses elsewhere in the British Isles.

Quick facts

Location
Lelant, Cornwall, England
Access
Public
Year built
1889
Holes
18
Par
69
Length
5,847 yards
Difficulty
75.5/131

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Common questions about West Cornwall

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

West Cornwall was designed by Reverend Tyack.

Yes. West Cornwall is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at West Cornwall is 69.

West Cornwall plays 5,847 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at West Cornwall is 131.

West Cornwall is a 18-hole course.

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