Burnham and Berrow

Burnham & Berrow is a classic seaside links that combines timeless design, rugged dune beauty, and subtle strategic depth. With architectural input from Fowler, Colt, and MacKenzie, it features cunning bunkering, slick greens, and iconic holes such as the 5th and 17th. The club offers full visitor access—including top-tier practice facilities, a welcoming clubhouse with Dormy House, and two-course play—making it a standout fixture on any West Country golf tour and a worthy match for more famous Open-hosting venues.

Overall Info & Location

• Venue: Burnham & Berrow Golf Club, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2PE – about 30 miles SW of Bristol; nearest station at Burnham-on-Sea and 20 miles from Bristol Airport
• Courses:
  • Championship Course: 18-hole out‑and‑back links, par 71, ~6 925 yds; founded 1891, shaped by Fowler, Colt & MacKenzie
  • Channel Course: 9-hole par 70 (~5 852 yds) from 1977 by Fred Hawtree

Natural Environment

• Set amid towering sand dunes on the Bristol Channel coast, woven into Braunton Burrows (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) with diverse dune flora and reed-lined holes
• The Championship Course hugs the coast with a classic out‑and‑back routing that plays through dramatic dune valleys, past the storied Berrow Church, and delivers sweeping views across the channel
• Design highlights: narrow fairways, deep pot‑bunkers, small undulating and slick greens; strategic par‑3s (especially the famous 5th and intimidating 17th); finishing par‑4 designed for accuracy
• Coastal winds off the Atlantic typically influence play, turning rounds into tactical tests. Bunkerless uphill par‑4 opening and breath-stealing 4th tee shots accentuate the seaside drama

 Facilities

• Clubhouse amenities: Traditional links clubhouse featuring pro shop, locker rooms, restaurant, bar, and on-site Dormy House for overnight stays
• Practice setup: Full practice facilities including driving range, short-game area, and multiple putting greens
• Visitor access & services: Open daily to visitors with advance booking; handicap limits (men 22, women 30); hire options for buggies (for medical), trolleys, and caddies; dress code enforced (soft spikes, smart‑casual)
• Green fees: Championship Course ~£130–155 peak; Channel around £20–75 depending on day and season

Prestige & Recognition

• Ranked 29th in UK & Ireland Top 100 (2025/26)
• Hosts numerous prestigious events: Brabazon Trophy, English Amateur, British Ladies & Boys Amateur, Jacques Léglise Trophy, PGA Seniors and Tillman Trophy
• Celebrated for its “fabulous quartet of par‑3s”, “tremendous gale-struck bunkering” and challenging finishing holes under the watchful clubhouse and lighthouse