The land on which the golf club now stands and the surrounding area is steeped in ancient history extending back over many centuries. It was this which attracted Dr. Penrose Williams, an amateur archaeologist, to a buy a holiday cottage in Constantine Bay in the early 1900’s. He had heard about the presence of a Holy Well buried in the area and after extensive excavations he found it in 1911.

Unfortunately, he was forced by the landowner to fill in the excavations again, and it was not until he purchased the land in the early 1920’s that he was able to excavate the Holy Well once more. You can now visit the Holy Well, which allegedly dates from the third century AD., at its location adjacent to the remains of St. Constantine's Church on the short course.

Having achieved his main objective Dr. Williams pondered what he should do next with the vast area of land at his disposal. Fortunately for all of us, he had the good sense to call in the world-renowned golf course architect Harry S. Colt, who designed the championship course, which opened for play in 1925.

A Family Tradition

John C. Gammon, an internationally acclaimed civil engineer who had a holiday cottage alongside the golf course, became a club member at Trevose in 1936. In 1941 he and another member G.D.Lyell purchased Dr. Penrose Williams interest in Trevose Ltd., and in 1955 John C. Gammon became the sole owner and inspiration for the extensive facilities we can enjoy today.

In time the Gammon family settled permanently in Cornwall. John’s son Peter took over management of the club in 1961 and for over forty years worked tirelessly to develop the facility to its present status as one of the leading golf resorts in Europe. Peter’s son Nick took over from his father in 2002 and has also worked hard to ensure continuity of the club’s success.

The personal family involvement is still maintained and offers the "escape" to others that was the original attraction. With such strong heritage it is no accident that Trevose has stood the test of time, described by many as one of golf's hidden gems.

A Stunning Location

The North Cornish Coastline is one of the most spectacular locations in the UK and nestling within it lies Trevose Golf & Country Club, sheltered by the majestic Trevose Head with its watchful lighthouse.

From the bar and restaurant's panoramic windows your eye stretches away towards the sunset; over sand dunes, streams and the tamarisk dotted fairways to Booby's Bay, Mackeral Cove and far out at sea the Quies Rocks.

This is the real Cornwall where little has changed for decades. Seabirds cry, wild flowers bloom in the hedgerows, sandcastles crumble under the incoming tide and there's always another rock pool to explore. Trevose offers us all the chance to recapture those days and remember what it felt like to be the first one to see the sea when arriving at the coast after a long journey.

The Courses

There are challenges and enjoyment for every golfer as each of the three courses blend effortlessly into the natural and unique landscape. The experience of playing here is certainly enhanced by the North Cornish coastline with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, wide sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs.

The "Championship Course" was originally laid out by the internationally renowned Harry Colt and is a true test of golfing skill. With its Links origins a different course is guaranteed everyday, punishing bad shots but rewarding the good. With traditionally quick greens all year round, quality golf is available twelve months of the year.

The "Headland Course" is the ideal alternative if the Championship Course is busy or you would like a quiet nine holes on your own. Opened in 1995 by Peter Alliss with a par of 35, this course is a good test with a challenging layout and fast greens.

The "Short Course" was built in 1965 and is available for beginners, juniors or those wanting to refine their short game. A beautifully laid out course runs around streams, over hills and detours past the ruins of the 5th century Roman Church and the 2nd century St. Constantine's Well, which was still in use until 1568.