Location: Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England | Ranking: #61
Type: Links | Design: historic links shaped by several architects, including Herbert Fowler
Editor’s Note: Burnham & Berrow is a distinctive Somerset links where dunes, firm ground and exposure to the Bristol Channel create the strategic interest. It deserves attention as part of England’s wider links-golf story without relying on absolute regional rankings.
Contact & Planning
- Website: burnhamandberrowgolfclub.co.uk. Confirm current visitor access, green fees, handicap requirements and course conditions directly.
- Access: Bristol is a practical regional gateway; actual journey times depend on route and traffic.
Course Character
Natural dunes, wind and firm links turf make trajectory and positioning important. The course can change substantially with weather, so conservative targets and ground-game options become more valuable when conditions strengthen.
Key Notes & 19th Hole
- Bristol Channel: the coastal environment and large tidal movement contribute to the changing visual character of the round.
- Regional golf: Somerset and the wider South West offer opportunities to combine links golf with inland courses and coastal travel.
- Stay · Play · Recover: Burnham-on-Sea and the surrounding region provide accommodation and dining options; confirm current availability directly rather than relying on a generic Expedia CTA.
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