Who was he (or she)?
It is ‘thought’ Enodoc (in Cornish, Gwenedek) was a hermit who lived in a cave around the area of the church in the 6th century. The church has some parts dating back to the 12th century, but most is from the 14th century onwards. The sand blew in and covered the entrance over the years and as the church had to have a service at least once a year to remain a place of worship the vicar was lowered in through the roof!
150 years ago the sand was cleared and it is now open for all to visit.
Not going to church! Still use it as the target for your second shot, much safer than going for the green.
On a Sunday at the turn of the 1900s you could not play the loop from 10 to 15, a restriction imposed by the then owner of the land who lived in Brea House.
The old 13th is the hole John Betjeman’s poem Seaside Golf is set on. Look in the clubhouse for his poem (or click here). You will notice that the “rutted track” has been grassed over!
Please be mindful of public footpath users on this hole who have the right of way.