The award-winning
Libbaton Golf Club
The Directors and Senior Management team of Your Golfer Magazine have chosen Libbaton Golf Club in Umberleigh as their much coveted, Devon Golf Club of the Year for 2019. The award pays tribute to the wonderful golf course and facilities that the club provides as well as the exceptional hospitality that is shown to visitors of all ilks. Whether paying a green fee, as part of a society group or visiting whilst holidaying in Devon, all are welcome at the now award-winning, Libbaton Golf Club.
Devon Golf Club of the Year 2019
Awarding excellence… Libbaton Golf Club is a parkland golf course set in the North Devon countryside. The course is home to arguably some of the finest fairways and toughest greens in the country - offering a unique challenge to low and high handicappers alike. With spectacular views across the picturesque North Devon countryside, Libbaton is in abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora which can be enjoyed when taking on the golf course. Founded in 1986, the Libbaton course was designed to take advantage of the natural landscape that the area has to offer. With hundreds of mature trees and hedgerow lining the fairways, as well as water and streams running through the course, today, the par 72 Libbaton course which stretches over 6,094 yards from the white tees, is a true test of golfing ability.
Well worth a visit… Societies and corporate visitors are welcomed throughout the year. Libbaton Golf Club offer a variety of packages for visiting groups of eight golfers or more. Golf day packages can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party with the club’s Professional team on hand to ensure the smoothrunning of the day from items such as nearest the pin and longest drive markers to the prize giving at completion of the day. The Clubhouse catering team are also happy to discuss any requirements and are happy to take care of dining options. The superbly-appointed, Libbaton clubhouse is ideally set alongside the 18th hole. A relaxing and comfortable space for members and visitors, it is the perfect spot for enjoying a drink post-round or sampling one of the club’s famous carvery lunches as part of a visiting society. You can be assured of a warm welcome and service that is second to none from the club’s professional hospitality team. The Clubhouse serves a variety of light snacks and meals throughout the day as well as a well-stocked bar.
An unspoilt location…
With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, Devon is an iconic golfing hotspot with plenty of first class facilities at a variety of the ‘Top 100’ golf courses located in the region. Devon’s wonderful location and climate, friendly people and fantastic golf courses presents a real attraction. Coupled with the undulating fairways, testing greens and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside – many with views out to sea, who can resist a trip to the golfing haven of the England. North Devon is a much sought-after destination for golf enthusiasts with a varied list of golf courses to enjoy; some played on the sea front with a linksstyle to them and, others played inland, set within the luscious green countryside that the region offers in abundance.
The towns of Umberleigh, Saunton, Barnstaple and Bideford all have plenty to explore and reasonable priced places to stay in the golfing region. With so many courses to excite, challenge and reward, organisers are able to combine different styles and challenges to create the perfect break –
it’s a golfer’s dream!
High Bickington | Umberleigh | Devon | EX37 9BS 01769 560 269 | enquiries.libbatongc@live.co.uk | www.libbatongolfclub.co.uk