Torquay

Founded in 1909, the course has steadily evolved into the first-class parkland it is today. Torquay enjoys a beautiful setting with extensive views of Lyme Bay to the east – as far afield as Portland Bill – and to the rugged tors of Dartmoor to the west. Expect manicured tree-lined fairways and high quality greens that combine to offer a pleasant challenge, and some highlights on the holes with the highest elevation. The club was founded in 1909 with farm pastures at Petitor – used at Easter for a steeplechase meeting – selected and John Allan, professional at Westward Ho!, engaged to lay out the new course. An exhibition match over 18 holes saw Harry Vardon and JH Taylor compete while that other legend of the era, James Braid, was drafted in to refurbish the course after the war.