St. Mellion Estate

“St. Mellion is potentially one of the finest golf courses in Europe” – Jack Nicklaus

11th September 2025

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“St. Mellion is potentially one of the finest golf courses in Europe” – Jack Nicklaus

In 1972, Martin & Herman Bond had the idea to develop one of their farming fields into a golf course. They managed to persuade one of the leading designers of the time, J Hamilton-Stutt to design what is known today as the Kernow Course. It opened in 1976 to considerable acclaim and within two years had already become a fixture on the European Tour hosting the Benson & Hedges International Open and the Tournament Players’ Championship. After some critical remarks from Senor Ballesteros, the Bond brothers decided to create another golf course, even more challenging than the Kernow. After compiling a list of designers they decided to pursue the service of Mr Jack Nicklaus. After three years of countless trips to the States, Jack Nicklaus agreed to design this new course.

Golf Breaks in Cornwall

How many European Tour venues have you played this year?

Visit one of the finest Golf Courses in the UK ~ the home of the British Challenge.

We are very proud to be regarded as a one of the finest golf resorts in the UK & Ireland offering unforgettable golf breaks in the Southwest of England. Home of the European Tour British Challenge 2022 & 2023, the Nicklaus Course represents a true masterpiece and memorable golfing experience. The Kernow Resort Course offers an enjoyable but slightly less challenging 18 holes.

We were recently voted the ‘3rd Best Golf Resort in UK & Ireland by Golf World Magazine readers & it was recently announced St. Mellion Estate is ‘The Best Golf Course & Golf Resort in the West England’ voted by Today’s Golfer Magazine readers!

Please contact the Reservations Team on 01579 351351 to book your Golf Break at St. Mellion Estate

OFFERS & SPECIAL BREAKS

https://www.st-mellion.co.uk/en/golf-breaks.html

“St. Mellion is potentially one of the finest golf courses in Europe”

Jack Nicklaus

3 Night Golf Break

1 Night Autumn Special Golf Break from £129pp

Enjoy an exceptional golfing experience at St. Mellion Estate, a Top 100 World Resort

1 night Golf Break includes:

1 night Bed & Breakfast stay in the 4* Hotel
18 holes of golf on the Nicklaus Signature Course
18 holes of golf on the Kernow Resort Course
Full use of Health Club facilities throughout your stay
A bucket list tick!

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Group Golf Breaks to St. Mellion Estate

RESORT REWARDS!! Book direct & receive Resort Rewards – For groups of 8 or more if you book direct you’ll receive 10% of your booking fee back in Resort Rewards to spend in the clubhouse.

ORGANISER GOES FREE!! Book direct & get 1 place FREE – For groups of 16 or more if you book direct you’ll get one free place for your group golf break.

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NEW 2 Night Golf Holiday Cottage Package

NEW 3 Night Golf Holiday Cottage Package

Why book direct? RESORT REWARDS!

In addition to the direct communication to ensure you get the best tee times, private dining and hotel rooms, financially it also has to make sense**:

Book your golf break direct with St. Mellion and earn yourself money back to spend on food, drinks or retail during your stay*

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St. Mellion PGA Golf Academy Breaks

Our residential golf school courses offer personally tailored golf lessons and tuition from our PGA Professionals to suit your needs.

Our concentrated residential programs offer the opportunity for significant improvement in as little as 2 days through a well structured day to day itinerary that allows you ample time to learn, practice and play under the watchful eyes of our professionals.

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