LEISURE ACTIVITIES in Paignton

GOLF

Golfers can enjoy numerous courses around the area, from the challenging "Championship Course" to the less demanding courses for the less experienced. With 9 golf courses within a 30 minute drive of Torbay - from the relatively new "Championship Course" at Dartmouth to the South Devon's only true "Links Course" at Dawlish Warren, visitors looking for a game of golf.

	DARTMOUTH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB All Cherwood Hotel guests receive privileged discounts of 25% off normal daily rates at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club. This is South Devon's premier golf and leisure complex and they offer unlimited golf. There are two courses: a 9-hole course and the 18-hole championship course.
	TORQUAY - A fairly tight parkland course, two cliff top holes and views out to sea.
	CHURSTON - Between Paignton and Brixham, cliff top type golf meandering around the headland - wonderful views across the bay to Torquay playing the inward nine.
	Both Torquay and Churston are traditional style golf clubs requiring players to have official handicaps. Charges between £25 and £35 per day.
	DAINTON PARK - A relatively new course only a stones throw away from the Bay at Ipplepen. Attractive parkland course, plus a covered driving range, features water hazards on six holes and reputably the the toughest opening two holes in Devon! Accessible to visitors, handicap certificates not essential, green fees £16 to £18 per round. Popularity makes it advisable to pre-book start times by phone.
	HELE PARK - A short 9-hole course. Pleasant to play, also has a covered driving range.
	STOVER - This golf club situated close to Newton Abbot is not a long course, but has an abundance of trees, heather and gorse which place a premium on accuracy. Handicap Certificates required. Costs around £25 per day.
	TEIGNMOUTH - Some 900 feet above sea level, designed by MacKenzie, who also designed Augusta in Atlanta. The course has few trees and offers a "heathland" layout with plenty of heather and gorse. Spectacular views across the estuary and Lyme Bay can be seen on clear days. Handicap Certificates required. Costs around £25 per day.
	THE WARREN - This golf course near Dawlish, offers the only true "links" golf in South Devon. Occupying a narrow peninsular extending into the estuary of the River Exe, The Warren has numerous natural bunkers and plenty of gorse to catch the wayward hitter. There is also a wild bird sanctuary close by. Handicap Certificates required. Costs around £25 per day.
	TEIGN VALLEY - This is a fairly new golf course to the north of the region. There is a mixture of terrain, flat tight fairways down near the riverside and steep and rugged fairways on the slopes of the surrounding hills. One hole boasts a mention in the "Guinness Book of Records" for a 'hole in one' on a hole which is a dog-leg in excess of 500 yards!!