39. Saunton East – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses

Saunton's East golf course in England has been ranked number 39 in Golf Monthly's top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Saunton East

Architect: Herbert Fowler Stats: 6,779 yds, par 71, SSS 74 GF: 18 Holes £77, 36 Holes £99 Visitor information: Welcome weekdays and Sunday, no major restrictions unless there are tournaments/large competitions W: sauntongolf.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 36 (down 3) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: Mound to right of 5th green removed to green level offering an extra six pin positions - path to immediate left of 15th green re-routed around back of 16th championship tee with new bunker sited at start of old greenside path and path now grassed over

Panellists' Comments: "An excellent example of everything a top quality links should be in a beautiful part of Devon"; "Just one of the most lovely places to enjoy the mixed pleasures of challenge and fun" - "Due to the thick, lush rough, this is the most difficult course that I have played this year."

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