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Best Golf Courses in Wales

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✍️ Rob Houston | ⏰ 8 min read

Nefyn & District Golf Club, Pwllheli, Wales

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Golf in Wales

Being surrounded on every side by 3 powerhouses of golf in Scotland, Ireland and England, Wales is often overlooked as a golfing destination, a travesty, considering the truly world-class golf that is on offer there. Wales has played host to a number of international tournaments, including the Ryder Cup in 2010 at Celtic Manor and the Senior Open Championship, which has been at Royal Porthcawl twice in the last 4 years.

Wales, with miles of charming coastline and acres of untouched countryside, is full of hidden gems that make for some epic golf, a real rising star in the golfing world.

Read on to discover the courses our experts have played and consider the best in Wales or check out some of the best golf holiday deals in Wales >>

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Royal St David's Golf Club

<p>Royal St David's is no stranger to hosting prestigious tournaments and has previously hosted Open Qualifying. The course itself is set in a remote part of North West Wales and keeps all golfers on their toes with all holes facing in different directions.</p> <p><a href="/royal-st-davids-golf-club">More info on Royal St David's Golf Club &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Royal St David's Golf Club facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Harlech, Wales</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>6,629 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>69</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Harold Finch Hatton, William Henry More</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>1894</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Granted Royal status</strong></td> <td>King Edward VII in 1908</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/golf-breaks/wales-north-west-harlech">Nefyn &amp; Harlech</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"The home stretch from the 14th is almost unrivalled in any course. You start with a partially blind long par 3 then the signature 15th hole and its unparallelled views, to finish unusually on the 18th with a par 3."</em><br> <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-experts/rob-houston"><strong>Rob (UK &amp; Ireland Team: Handicap 16)</strong></a></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Rob about playing this course.</p>

Aberdovey Golf Club

<p>Aberdovey is a links course in the truest sense of the word, nestled among towering dunes overlooking Cardigan Bay. Expect undulating turf, firm fairways and lightning quick greens, for Aberdovey, has all of these twinned with a magnificent backdrop.</p> <p>The course demands creativity and smart club selection, in keeping with its Irish equivalents across the sea, the changeable winds will be a factor that makes no two holes the same.</p> <p><a href="/aberdovey-golf-club">More info on Aberdovey Golf Club &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Aberdovey Golf Club facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Gwynedd, Wales</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>6,535 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td><a href="/golf-architects/harry-colt-golf-courses">Harry Colt</a>, <a href="/golf-architects/james-braid-golf-courses">James Braid</a>, Herbert Fowler</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>1895</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/golf-breaks/wales-north-west-harlech">North West Wales</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"This is one of Wales finest links golf courses, and home to the toughest finishing stretches as you head back in to the wind."</em><br> <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-experts/rob-houston"><strong>Rob (UK &amp; Ireland Team: Handicap 16)</strong></a></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Rob about playing this course.</p>

The Vale Wales National Course

<p>The Wales National is superbly conditioned, thanks in part to its USGA specification greens, with its collection of water hazards and acres of sand trouble is never too far away.</p> <p>Measuring 7,400+ yards from the back tees it is challenging, yes, but the Wales National is a wonderful treat that every golfer will enjoy.</p> <p><a href="/the-vale-hotel-and-golf-resort">More info on The Vale Wales National Course &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>The Vale Wales National Course facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Vale of Glamorgan, Wales</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,433 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Peter Johnson</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>2003</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/the-vale-hotel-and-golf-resort">The Vale Resort</a>, <a href="/golf-breaks/wales-south-east-cardiff">Cardiff</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"Some fairways are really wide, some are like bowling alleys, so there’s a great variety of tee shots to consider &amp; with a tonne of water in play, particularly around the signature stretch of holes from the 13th onwards, the course really keeps you on your toes from start to finish!"</em><br> <strong>Rory (Marketing: Handicap 7)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Rory about playing this course.</p>

Frequently asked questions about golf courses in Wales

What is the highest golf course in Wales?

The highest point on a golf course not only in Wales but the UK is West Monmouthshire Golf Club. The par-4 14th's tee with incredible views is one of the best vistas anywhere in golf.

How many golf courses are there in Wales?

Wales has more than 200 golf courses to enjoy as part of your next golf trip. Whether it is a Championship golf experience at Ryder Cup host The Celtic Manor or a links golf extravaganza playing the likes of Royal Porthcawl, Pyle and Kenfig or even Wales' answer to Pebble Beach, Nefyn and District Golf Club, Wales has it all to offer. With spectacular scenery afforded by National Parks and the picturesque Welsh coast line, golf here is something to behold.

More About Rob

Handicap: 18
Favourite Course: Royal Portrush
My 'Expert' areas: Wales, Scotland, Open Championship Courses
Best trip I've done: Trump Turnberry
Where my next trip is to: Valderrama,the first European Ryder Cup venue.

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