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

Cornwall has more good golf than its size suggests, mostly because the coastline does half the design work for free. Three courses come up again and again when a group asks where to play, and each one suits a different trip.

St Enodoc, for the group that wants a story to tell

The Himalayas hole, a blind par 3 over a vast dune, is the reason people book St Enodoc in the first place. It is a proper links test, firm ground, genuine elevation change, and a finish that rewards local knowledge over raw distance. Best for a group of confident golfers who want the course to be part of the memory, not just the scorecard.

Trevose Golf and Country Club, for the group that wants variety

Three courses on one site means a multi round trip does not mean playing the same layout twice. The championship course carries the reputation, but the shorter courses are worth a round each for a group that wants to spread the intensity across a few days rather than front load it.

West Cornwall, for the group that wants an easier pace

Set on the cliffs near St Ives, West Cornwall trades some of the drama for a gentler round and views that are hard to beat mid swing. A good pick for a mixed ability group, or a trip where golf is one part of a longer weekend rather than the whole point of it.

Wind matters more here than anywhere else on this list

Cornwall's wind is described as strong and Atlantic for a reason. Build tee times for the calmer part of the day where you can, and pack an extra layer regardless of the forecast the night before.