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Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 71 · Green fees vary by season; check the club for current rates · Links
— About
About Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
Burnham & Berrow Golf Club is a links on the Somerset coast at Burnham-on-Sea, where the Championship course runs through large sand dunes with views of the coastline and the old Berrow Church. It is a par 71 with undulating fairways, deep bunkers and quick greens. Wind changes how it plays. A shorter Channel course sits alongside it.
- The club has hosted more than 40 major amateur championships.
- It has served as a qualifying venue for The Open Championship.
- The British Ladies Amateur came here in 1906, 1923 and 1938, and the Brabazon Trophy in 1956, 1990 and 2011.
- The par 3s all play to raised greens.
History of Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
The club began as Burnham Golf Club with a nine-hole course by Charles Gibson and was later renamed Burnham & Berrow. Herbert Fowler worked on the layout in 1910, and Harry Colt started a redesign in 1913. The English Amateur has been played here between 1930 and 2006, adding to a record that includes the Brabazon Trophy and the Ladies British Amateur.
Playing Burnham & Berrow Golf Club: tips
Burnham & Berrow is a members' club that takes visitors by advance booking, so contact the club or use its website rather than turning up. The club has a restaurant, a bar and a pro shop, and caddies and buggy hire are available. Phone 01278 785760 to check availability for your date.
— Weather at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
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St Christopher's Way, Burnham on Sea, Somerset TA8 2PE
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, United Kingdom
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— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
What handicap do you need to play Burnham & Berrow?
On the Championship course, men need a handicap index of 22 or under and women 30 or under, with WHS evidence of the handicap.
Who was the first professional at Burnham & Berrow?
J.H. Taylor, who went on to win five Open Championships, was the club's first professional.
Is there another course at Burnham & Berrow?
Yes, the shorter Channel course sits alongside the Championship course.