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Golfing Holidays at the Barrowfield Hotel
Cornwall boasts some of the finest beaches and coastline in Europe, what may surprise you is that Cornwall is a haven for the golfer as well. With its 320 miles of coastline Cornwall can boast a number of outstanding links along its Atlantic shoreline as well as many excellent parkland and downland courses.
The St. Mellion Nicklaus Course as I'm sure you will already know is host to many international tournaments. Most golfers want to play this superb demanding course, the long handicapper " just two see what its like " and the low handicappers believing they can beat it ! Either way I'm sure you'll enjoy it but take some extra balls along just in case!
The Barrowfield Hotel have concessionary rates for our guests at this course along with many others .
One big advantage to consider, if Cornwall is your destination, is that the mild weather in the county does mean that we can usually play all year round on full greens, especially the sand based links courses. This means you can take advantage of our early and late season prices and still enjoy your golf.
Hopefully you have decided to come to Cornwall for your golfing holiday I hope to be able to persuade you to stay with us at the Barrowfield Hotel.
The Barrowfield Hotel is one of the finest hotels in the area offering 81 en-suite rooms equipped with all amenities. We have a full range of facilities on offer to our guests and at the time of going to press we are the only hotel in Newquay with an English Tourist Board five crown "COMMENDED" grading - your guarantee of facilities service and hospitality. A quality hotel with super atmosphere.
Being a five handicap golfer myself I will personally handle most of your golfing arrangements and can offer any advice on the courses that may be best suited to your requirements.
Our fully inclusive golf tariff is extremely competitive and is excellent value. In addition to the fixed tariff we can also offer you any length of stay with golf as required.
We have arrangements with nine golf courses, which enables us to offer you an excellent value golf inclusive package.
Please bear in mind when making your reservation that weekend golf is available, but as you will appreciate the courses are far busier and there may be some restrictions due to club competitions etc.
Newquay
18 holes Links - Par 69.
This fine old links course first opened in 1890 and is located at the western end of the town with fabulous views over Fistral Beach and the Atlantic rollers.
At just over 6,000 yards this is a good test with over 100 bunkers on the course.
The course is always in good condition all year round and with nice springy sandy based turf on most holes ,there is no chance of muddy conditions in the worst of weather. When the wind really blows its a real test even for low handicappers. Only one blind driving hole.
PERRANPORTH
18 holes Links / Parkland - Par 72.
Completely different type of links to Newquay with lots of high sand hills and a few blind drives. The greens are usually fast and in excellent condition. Designed by James Braid in 1972 this course has a lovely coastal views and offers six Par 3 holes with three of them pretty tough at over 200 yards. There are also six Par 5 holes a couple of which are on for two for the big hitters.
TRURO
18 holes - Par 66
A very attractive parkland course first opened in 1927. Well maintained undulating fairways means the drives and shots to the greens need to be placed correctly to achieve a good score round this course.
Lots of very attractive holes which become easier if you are capable of achieving an intentional fade or draw shot from the tee. Excellent greens with interesting borrows to test your putting skills.
The 14th. Stroke index1, hole is a challenge at 458 yards. To reach this hole in two you need a drawing drive almost clipping the large pines or a monster drive over the top of the trees. Not many achieve the green in two.
Although only 5,357 yards it is an interesting course and a good test of golf.
TRELOY
9 holes - Downland - Par 32.
A new delightful short course first opened in June 1991, built high on rolling downland with countryside views.
You can play twice round this course if you include this as one of your choices or perhaps an extra nine holes one day at a very modest concessionary fee.
This course was designed by Robert Sandow, an architect of 30 years experience world wide. He has designed sculptured greens and used American Pencross grass which makes for true and fast putting surfaces.
Although of modest length it will appeal to all handicaps. A favourite of the ladies and the more elderly golfer seeking only gentle sloping fairways.
For the golfer not yet lucky enough to gain entry to a club, it is possible to pay a very modest county membership fee and arrangements made to play the stipulated number of rounds to obtain an official handicap certificate.
This course is always well maintained and in excellent condition.
BOWOOD PARK GOLF CLUB
18 holes - Par 72 - Downland / Parkland.
A superb course designed by Robert Sandow and opened in July 1992. For a new course the greens and fairways are in excellent condition.
This is the longest course in the county off the white tees at 6692 yards - a tough test off the back tees.
I would recommend the yellow tees for all those not in single figure handicaps.
There are lots of interesting holes with the black nine having the edge.
The fairways are fairly generous but there are a few holes where you need to be accurate off the tee.
On several holes if you hit a bad shot and miss both the fairway and the semi rough you will find yourself, but probably not your ball ,in the high wispy grass.
There are four par 5 holes , two of which the third and tenth ,can be reached in two by the big hitters.
Even after playing a good drive at the 420 yards par 4 fifth, you can still be stymied by a large tree smack in the middle of the fairway.
The par 5 seventh is a monster 600 yards. I don't think John Daily could reach this one on two. After two good shots you still have a shot to the green that doglegs left across a valley with a tree guarding the corner of the green. It's better not to be too long with your second shot as you then get a better approach to the green.
The thirteenth is a par 5 that really bends to the right. Even after having hit a good drive you can still can't see the green! Some may be tempted to go for it as it is easily reachable , but requires accurate blind shot over thick trees to the well guarded green. If your playing for money then take my advice and lay up short1
A super course and highly recommended.
BODMIN
18 holes - Parkland - Par 71. Another of the many new courses in Cornwall opened in May 1991. The architect ,Mr Hamilton Stutt has designed one of the most attractive and challenging courses in the South West.
There are several holes where water comes into play including the par 4 first with a lake directly in front of the green and the very attractive par 3 sixth at 187 yards with water in the front and to the right of the green. You should take an iron from the tee on a couple of short par 4's in order to tread your way to a tight landing area through the tree lined fairways.
You will know these holes when you step on the tee.
The par 5 seventh at 493 yards can be reached in two but you must play a drawing tee shot (for right handers) or clip the trees to the left of the tee on this the only blind hole.
A super course I know you will enjoy.
LOSTWITHIEL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
18 holes - Downland & Parkland - Par 72. Yet another new course opened in 1991. This course has an interesting mixture with the first seven holes being high downland then dropping away into the valley and parkland.
Lots of interesting holes with several blind drives and narrow landing areas.
The par 5 first at 532 yards has a fairly generous driving area narrowing viciously with step banked sides for the second shot.
After a lengthy walk to the second tee you are confronted with a steeply rising Par 4 second. Anyone over 45 should take an oxygen bottle or make sure you have an electric trolley. Not a hole for the heavy smoker, but luckily you confront this early in the round and what goes up must eventually come down. Down in fact to the Par 3 eighth at 154 yards with the green being about 100 ft lower than the tee. This makes for interesting club selection. A ballistics chart would be helpful here.
Down at the last to the remaining flat back nine where you can leisurely finish your round with only the lakes trees and streams to worry about!
A superb new club house with a good restaurant, indoor swimming pool and all weather tennis courts.
LOOE
18 holesHeath and Parkland - Par 70.
Opened in the late 1930's this course was designed by the great Harry Vardon, six times winner of the "open" in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The course was named Looe Bin Down Golf Club until 1989 when it was renamed Looe Golf Club.
An excellent course with an interesting mixture of heathland and parkland being 600 feet above sea level, it offers superb views of the South Cornwall coastal region.
Testing starting and finishing holes .The first is a Par 3 at only 142 yards , but an accurate shot is required to avoid the large guarding oak tree.
The 18th. is an excellent finishing hole , at Par 4 at 454 yards a dogleg to the right.
Some good par 3's here with the longest being 233 yards, a driver for most of us into the wind. One of the few courses in this part of the world where you can hire a buggy to help those tired legs at the end of your holiday.
ST MELLION INTERNATIONAL
Two 18 hole courses the old course Par 70 The Nicklaus Course Par 72. The old course was built by local farmers Martin and Herman Bond , with excellent clubhouse facilities . Here you can find a large indoor swimming pool ,squash courts, restaurant ,cafeteria, snooker room and bars.
Following their success with this course , the brothers approached Jack Nicklaus to design the best course available capable of hosting international tournaments.
Work began in 1983 and in 1987 the British Ladies Open was held on the new Nicklaus course, although not officially opened until July 1988 with a match featuring Nicklaus, Watson, Faldo and Lyle.
Since then it has hosted the Benson and Hedges International each year.
A superb and challenging course at 6,626 yards it is more suited to the lower /middle handicappers . Lots of beautiful holes wher the tee shot is important. The fairways are lined by either trees or step banks with streams and water on several holes.
Its the sort of course that a lot of people want to go back to, or never see again !! Each trip you can string several Par's together before you have a disaster that ruins the round . Highly recommend for the low handicapper, but do hire a buggy. There are some long walks between tees and I guarantee you will be up and down a few steep banks looking for your ball. It's not cheap , but with the Barrowfield Hotel concessionary rates well worth a visit.
The new Nicklaus course tends to overshadow the Old Course which is also excellent but 700 yards shorter than the big course. Some good holes on this course as well and well worth a visit.
Hopefully, I have been able to give you an insight to our golf here in Cornwall and I look forward to the pleasure of your company at the Barrowfield Hotel and possibly for a game of golf at one of our spectacular Cornish courses.
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