Cornwall's Favourite Golf Competition Venue
This is simply the best venue in Cornwall for staging a golf competition or corporate golf event.
We have a spectacular course with a fine Clubhouse, superb coastal views, and a leading expert golf team, and all the luxury facilities at our St Austell hotel are close at hand. Everyone is guaranteed a fantastic day!
We have numerous golf days running throughout the year, you can see the rundown of our current open competitions, the festival of golf and golf challenge weekend at the bottom of the page.
To enter, please contact the Pro Shop Direct on 01726 814228 or email us at golf@carlyonbay.com.
Round up
Of events
From hosting a fantastic Golf Festival Week in July to the Golf Challenge Week in November as well as Open Competitions throughout the year, there's always something happening at The Carlyon Bay Golf Club.
Jon Wilson, our Golf Secretary, coordinates our Golf Festival Week which occurs every year in July and his expertise together with the outstanding service of Carlyon Bay will once more prove to be a winning combination! This is a real highlight in the golfing calendar, with the Charity Day being in aid of the Cornwall Air Ambulance and daily competitions rounded off by wonderful evening celebrations.
In November, we play host to the famous Carlyon Bay Golf Challenge weekend, which sees golfers of all abilities come together for a weekend of great food, great fun and of course great golf.
Open Competitions & Golf Festival Week
Better Ball Stableford
Sunday 13th April 2025
Members £22 | Visitors £50 per pair
Join us for our Better Ball, with 18 holes and 85% handicap. Prizes are awarded for men, mixed and lady pairs. Food will be available all day from the Clubhouse.
The Carlyon Cup
Sunday 25th May 2025
Members £11 | Visitors £25
The winner holds ‘The Carlyon Cup’ for one year plus a ‘Two Night Break for Two’ at any Brend Hotel. Food will be available all day from the Clubhouse.
Ladies Open Meeting
Monday 2nd June 2025
Includes dinner in the Clubhouse
Members £75 | Visitors £99 per team of 3
18 holes Stableford, teams of 3 with 2 scores to count. Entries are taken in 3's with limited spaces.
Seniors Open
Monday 23rd June 2025
Includes 2-course dinner in the Clubhouse
Members £50 | Visitors £70 per pair
Our ever-popular Seniors Open takes place with the Betterball Stableford format and includes a 2-course meal served in the clubhouse with superb prizes awarded. With entrants from all over the South West, this is a great day of golf and camaraderie for Seniors throughout.
Air Ambulance Charity Golf Day
Sunday 29th June 2025
£200 per team of 4 visitors | £120 per team of 4 members
During June, we organise a charity golf event to support the fundraising efforts of the Cornwall Air Ambulance. This event encompasses delightful food, refreshing midway breaks, memorable team photos captured at the first tee, and an exciting raffle with unmissable prizes.
Festival of Golf
Monday 30th - Saturday 5th July 2025
Daily Entry Members £11 | Visitors £25
The Carlyon Bay Golf Festival is a week of fun, mixed competitions for both members and non-members. Jon Wilson, our Golf Secretary, will be coordinating the Golf Festival Week in July and his expertise together with the outstanding service of Carlyon Bay will once more prove to be a winning combination! Maximum handicap each competition: Gentleman 28 and Ladies 36.
Charity Junior Open
Sunday 20th July 2025
In aid of the Children's Hospice South West
Prices vary between £3-£10
All entries are donated to the Children's Hospice South West, with the golfer's meal included in our clubhouse.
Open Betterball
Sunday 10th August 2025
Includes Cornish Cream Tea in the Clubhouse
Members £30 | Visitors £60 | Price per pair
Any combination of partners is welcome. Stableford, with ladies receiving 2 shots courtesy. Food will be available all day from the Clubhouse, entry includes a Cornish cream tea.
Mixed Pairs Open
Sunday 31st August 2025
Includes dinner in the Clubhouse
Members £2 | Visitors £35
18 holes mixed greensome Stableford. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes on 18 holes. Includes dinner in the Carlyon Bay Clubhouse.
Open Texas Scramble
Sunday 14th September 2024
Members £44 | Visitors £100 - price per 4 ball
Teams of four to enter. 3 drives from each player, ladies will receive 2 shots courtesy. Food will be available all day from the Clubhouse.
Poppy Golf Day
Sunday 2nd November 2025
In aid of the Royal British Legion
Members £11 | Visitors £25 per person
Individual Stableford, ladies will receive 2 shots as a courtesy. Raffle prizes, including a 1-night stay at The Carlyon Bay Hotel. Discounted room rates are available and refreshments and food are available throughout the day at the Clubhouse.
Challenge Weekend
6th - 9th November 2025
3 nights Dinner, Room & Breakfast £405 per person per stay
In November, we play host to the famous Carlyon Bay Golf Challenge weekend, where we welcome golfers of all abilities for a few days of great food, great fun and, of course, great golf! With various competitions and prizes running throughout the weekend.
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