North Wales Golf Breaks Offer Golfing Holidays, Including Some Of The Best Golf Courses In Wales

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1 Nefyn Golf Course

Founded: in 1907

Arguably the finest views in UK golf await you at Nefyn and District GC which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2007. The New course is the longer of the 2 courses with only 3 par 3s and strategically placed bunkers waiting the errant tee or second shot. On a clear day the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland can be seen. The Old course follows the peninsula where you will enjoy some outstanding views and challenging holes.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6138/6548
Par: 71
SSS: 71

2 Royal St Davids Golf Course

Founded: in 1894

In the shadow of the Harlech Castle, Royal St David’'s golf course is a magical place that is counted as one of the best links courses is world golf. Founded in 1894, King George V was later a patron. Royal St David’s has hosted many top amateur and professional events and is guaranteed to provide all golfers a fine test of golf and an unforgettable experience.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6601
Par: 69
SSS: 73

3 Porthmadog Golf Course

Founded: in 1905

Designed by James Braid the Course is made up of two distinct halves. The front nine are away from the coast and although the soil and terrain are more accurately described as heathland, water makes an appearance on five of these holes. The back nine head for the sea, and some beautiful scenery. The course is transformed into pure links that has been likened to a miniature Troon.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6322
Par: 71
SSS: 71

4 Pwllheli Golf Course

Founded: in 1900

The first 9 holes were designed by Tom Morris of Hoylake in 1900 and ran along the sand dunes. The course was extended to 18 holes in 1909 when the course architect was 5 times British Open Champion James Braid. Pwllheli has often been described as a unique golf course with 9 holes being gentle parkland and 9 holes being a true test of links golf. One of the top 200 courses in the UK.

Course Type: Links/Parkland
Yards: 6108
Par: 69
SSS: 70

5 Abersoch Golf Course

Founded: in 1908

Abersoch is a hidden golfing gem nestling behind ancient sand dunes. This 18 hole course has a mixture of both links and parkland with many testing holes and wonderful views overlooking Cardigan Bay and the Snowdonia mountain range. Take for example the signature 246 yard par 3, 3rd hole with elevated tee and panoramic views requiring an accurate drive over both gorse and a water hazard to a sloping green with a bunkers waiting.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 5671
Par: 69
SSS: 68

6 Caernarfon Golf Course

Founded: in 1900

Even the most focused golfer cant remain oblivious to the stunning surroundings and at Caernarfon they are particularly proud of the spectacular sights of the mountains, the Menai Strait and Anglesey that can be seen from everywhere on the courses. The course was redesigned in 1981 and recent clubhouse comments claim it has never played better, a friendly welcome and a nice unwind to any tour or short break.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 5941
Par: 68
SSS: 69

7 Conwy Golf Course

Founded: in 1890

Conwy has given its name to a river, a mountain, a magnificent castle with a complete ring of medieval town walls and a championship links golf course that played a distinctive roll in two World Wars. After the War members brought it back to life and it has played a major role in championship golf ever since. In 2006 it was an Open Championship qualifying course for the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Founded in 1890.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6647
Par: 72
SSS: 72

8 North Wales Course Golf

Founded: in 1894

North Wales course was once described by the great Henry Cotton as a gem. Situated on Llandudno's West Shore, this natural links course offers its biggest challenge to those golfers blessed with a hook for its front nine runs out alongside the railway line and the back nine returns along the coast. It saves two of its toughest tests for the end, the 16th and 17th holes. Nicknamed O Hell and Hello, they face in opposite directions and therefore serve up the wind in your face and at your back.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6254
Par: 71
SSS: 71

9 Maesdu Golf Course

Founded: in 1915

You can be sure of a warmer welcome at Llandudno's Maesdu course than that received by a group of Norwegians in the year 1098 AD. They came by sea and had on their minds that which couldnt be compared with golf. The bloody battle of Deganwy ensued and the ground upon which they fought was named Maesdu, black field.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6565
Par: 72
SSS: 72

10 Rhos on Sea Golf Course

Founded: in 1899

In 1911 ornamental lakes were created to store flood water before pumping it back to sea. In 1934 Simpson & Co, Golf Architects Ltd re-designed the course and relayed the greens. They compared some areas with St Andrews numbers 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17. which are now 10, 12, 14, 16, 2 and 4.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6064
Par: 69
SSS: 69

11 Abergele Golf Course

Founded: in 1910

Regarded as one of the most picturesque courses in Wales with the magnificent backdrop of Gwrych Castle, Abergele Golf Club remains a firm favourite with both members and those who choose to visit from all over the golfing world. The delightful 18 hole Parkland Course boasts many enviable features.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6547
Par: 71
SSS: 72

12 Rhuddlan Golf Course

Founded: in 1930

Set in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, Rhuddlan is a course which offers fine views and a sheltered climate screened by the Clwydian Range. A gently undulating parkland course, providing an excellent test of golf and is a regularly chosen venue for County and National Championship Events.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6473
Par: 70
SSS: 71

13 Prestatyn Golf Course

Founded: in 1905

TThis magnificent championship links course enjoys breathtaking scenery and challenges like no other. Aside from being one of the most striking golf courses in northern Wales it is also one of the longest, as it stretches to nearly 7, 000 yards from its championship tees. This is a course for all seasons and standards of player, offering a memorable examination of a player's golfing standard.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6441
Par: 72
SSS: 73

14 Llanymynech Golf Course

Founded: in 1933

Set on top of an old limestone quarry on the England-Wales border, this outstanding course offers a unique golfing challenge with 15 of its holes being in Wales and 3 being in England. The 4th hole allows you to tee off in Wales and putt out in England! Panoramic views are afforded from this prominent location but this does not detract from the excellent quality of the course and greens which are a great test for all levels of golfers.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6047
Par: 70
SSS: 69

15 Vale of Llangollen Golf Course

Founded: in 1908

This is an outstanding parkland course and is regarded as the premier inland course in North Wales. Always in pristine condition, this championship course, nestling on the banks of the River Dee and overlooked by the glorious welsh hillside, plays host to many county, national and professional tournaments.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6705
Par: 72
SSS: 73

16 Old Padeswood Golf Course

Founded: in 1977

Old Padeswood is a proprietary Golf Club, situated in the picturesque Alyn Valley of Flintshire, with one of the most difficult opening holes in North Wales. Some of the course was originally laid out in 1932 and in 1983 this was extended to make an 18-hole course, officially opening in 1985 by the Welsh former British Ryder Cup Captain, Brian Huggett M.B.E.

Course Type: Parkland
Yards: 6710
Par: 72
SSS: 72

17 Bull Bay Golf Course

Founded: in 1913

Founded in 1913 on the coast road, 1 mile beyond Amlwch this excellent heath land course has all the attributes of a links, open to the wind, severe gorse and undulations. 11 of the greens are accessed by an approach from below and from 8 tees you drive downward.

Course Type: Heath Land
Yards: 6276
Par: 70
SSS: 70

18 Holyhead Golf Course

Founded: in 1912

Designed by the ubiquitous James Braid in 1912 Holyhead is a seaside heath land course of character. Whereas it does not have any trees it does has rocky outcrops and undulating fairways hemmed in by gorse. For those that enjoy a panorama you can no better than the 360 degree views you will have of the Irish Sea, Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula.

Course Type: Heath Land
Yards: 6090
Par: 68
SSS: 68

19 Anglesey Golf Course

Founded: in 1914

Unspoiled natural links land make up this course that dates back to 1914. Renowned for its excellent greens Anglesey GC boasts natural hazards, streams, ridges, mounds and craters. It is a fait test of golfers of all abilities.

Course Type: Links
Yards: 6330
Par: 70
SSS: 72