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Whitsand Bay Hotel
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
About
Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 5776 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Whitsand Bay Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 5776 yards | ||
| Yellow | 70 | 5537 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 70 | 5145 yards |
Scorecard for Whitsand Bay Golf Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 68.9/118 | 366 | 291 | 190 | 307 | 353 | 198 | 408 | 466 | 539 | 3118 | 132 | 526 | 162 | 273 | 402 | 239 | 351 | 368 | 205 | 2658 | 5776 |
| Yellow M: 68.0/116 | 355 | 280 | 176 | 304 | 349 | 183 | 399 | 466 | 476 | 2988 | 122 | 490 | 154 | 255 | 394 | 235 | 351 | 350 | 198 | 2549 | 5537 |
| Red W: 70.5/114 | 334 | 234 | 176 | 304 | 256 | 171 | 351 | 455 | 421 | 2702 | 122 | 490 | 151 | 255 | 390 | 230 | 314 | 301 | 190 | 2443 | 5145 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Course Details
Year Built 1905
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willie Fernie (1905)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Walking Allowed Yes
Available Facilities
Banquet Facilities, SaunaAvailable Activities
Swimming, Billiards
Reviews
4.5
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by scottdent on 09/12/2025
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Photo submitted by scottdent on 09/12/2025
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Photo submitted by scottdent on 09/12/2025
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Photo submitted by juliansmall61 on 08/26/2025
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Photo submitted by martynhadley on 05/22/2025
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Photo submitted by martynhadley on 05/22/2025
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Photo submitted by 8fg5PzuDOlO2ygfGe55C on 08/29/2024
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Photo submitted by ASFLnpo0vzD0Jmrxn1kD on 02/13/2024
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Photo submitted by RG0AAAC9187DA28C8EB7 on 08/19/2023
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Photo submitted by RG0AAAC9187DA28C8EB7 on 08/19/2023
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Photo submitted by RG0AAAC9187DA28C8EB7 on 08/19/2023
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Photo submitted by meganmack00 on 05/18/2023
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Photo submitted by meganmack00 on 05/18/2023
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Photo submitted by Robbo77 on 09/27/2021
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Photo submitted by nickpooley2 on 04/15/2021
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Photo submitted by u9370470 on 08/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u9370470 on 08/18/2020
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hole 1 completed Photo submitted by chriscarter599 on 09/13/2018
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hole 6 green Photo submitted by chriscarter599 on 09/13/2018
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Hole 1 green Photo submitted by chriscarter599 on 09/13/2018
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Hole 5 over the cliff to the fairway Photo submitted by chriscarter599 on 09/13/2018
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Sea views around the course Photo submitted by chriscarter599 on 09/13/2018
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Hole 6 pin Photo submitted by chriscarter599 on 09/13/2018
I Recommend This Course
Fantastic course, must be played if you can
Great course, challenging and picturesque as you would expect from a links course. Some fab holes, fairways and greens in very good condition. Club professional very friendly and helpful, welcoming members which is good news for first time visitors. I would definitely recommend this course and hope to be back in the summer. Thanks
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Whitsands golf club
Great course with some tricky holes. Course was in great condition and I really enjoyed playing it.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
This course has great features
The course had fantastic views, and the course conditions were amazing. However, some holes are played across or on top of each other which meant we had to wait quite a lot. But overall we had a great day and would definitely recommend
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Stunning
We played this course in all its glory on a sunny autumn day, I imagine the wind plays a big part in the members regular games
The views were beautiful, the greens superbly maintained and the overall experience exceptional, I look forward to my return with great anticipation.
Well done to all the staff
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great afternoons golf
First time for us at Whitsand Bay, we found the greens and fairways in great condition. We played on a sunny calm day, and found the course tough but very playable.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Lovely course
Great little links course, quite short with fantastic views on every hole. You will be rewarded for accuracy off the tee.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Whitsand Bay
May not be the world’s greatest golf course, but has some of the greatest views and is in really good condition and offers great VFM. Highly recommended.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great little test of golf
Front nine is tight with amazing scenery and very testing holes
Back nine a little easier typical links greens
Needed a couple of extra signs for tee direction but overal well worth the visit and will play again I when in the area.
Pro very welcoming.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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