Journal

Course notes and trip planning

Straight guides to Southwest England golf, written by people who actually plan the trips, not scraped course descriptions.

Cornwall
The best golf courses in Cornwall, ranked by the trip they suit

A ranked guide to Cornwall's best golf courses, from St Enodoc's blind tee shots to West Cornwall's easy pace, matched to the kind of trip you're planning.

Devon
Devon golf trip guide, championship courses without the championship crowds

A practical guide to a Devon golf trip, covering Saunton, Royal North Devon, and Thurlestone, and why the region punches above its profile.

Dorset
Dorset golf breaks, why the Jurassic Coast is underrated

Dorset gets overlooked next to Cornwall and Devon, but Isle of Purbeck, Came Down, and Broadstone make a strong case for a shorter, calmer golf break.

Somerset
Somerset's hidden gem golf courses

Burnham and Berrow, Enmore Park, and Long Sutton make Somerset the best value destination in the Southwest England pilot, without a drop in course quality.

How it works
How we build a bespoke trip this fast

Why Fairway & Onward can build a fully priced, bespoke golf trip in minutes rather than a week of emails, and why tee times still work differently to travel and hotel.

Partnership
Why we built this with Golf South West, not around them

An explanation of the Fairway & Onward partnership with Golf South West, and why real course relationships beat a bigger looking booking engine.

Planning
Planning a group golf trip without the group chat chaos

Practical tips for planning a group golf trip, from setting a budget everyone agrees to before you start, to picking rounds that suit the whole group's ability.

Planning
Best time of year to play golf in Southwest England

When to book a Southwest England golf trip, month by month, covering weather, green fee pricing, and how busy each region gets.

Planning
What to pack for a UK golf trip, according to people who got it wrong

A practical packing list for a Southwest England golf trip, built around the region's changeable coastal weather rather than the forecast the night before.