The Old Course at Nefyn is one of the United Kingdom's best kept secrets, and rivals almost anything in terms of its spectacular situation. A tiny promontory that juts out from the Llyn Peninsula into the Irish Sea is the setting for ‘golf on the edge of the world', as Nefyn has been dubbed by many.
Similarly to Old Head at Kinsale, Nefyn offers amazing sea views on three sides from the promontory, and keeping your eyes on the course in front of you can be the biggest challenge. Originally a nine hole course, Nefyn was extended by the revered duo of James Braid and J.H. Taylor, and now boasts 26 holes. Unusually, Nefyn has a standard outward ten holes, and two different inward sets of 8 holes, which adds much to the experience.
Heather, blind drives and devilish bunkers are among the hazards that await the hardy Nefyn golfer, who on a clear day may be able to spot the peaks of the Wicklow Mountains across the Irish Sea. There are few more amazing places to enjoy links golf in the UK, so make Nefyn Old Course a priority on your next golf tour in Nefyn and Harlech.
Nefyn Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in Wales
| Par | 68 to 74 (depending on course combination) |
|---|---|
| Designed by | James Braid, J.H. Taylor & Fred Hawtree |
| Opened for play | 1907 |
| Tees | Course | Length | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Championship | 6,761 yards | SSS 72.9 |
| Red | Championship | 5,850 yards | SSS 74.2 |
| Yellow | Championship | 6,184 yards | SSS 70.4 |
| White | Championship | 6,520 yards | SSS 71.9 |
| Red | Yellow/Blue | 5,013 yards | SSS 69.2 |
| Red | Red/Blue | 5,185 yards | SSS 70.4 |
| White | Yellow/Blue | 5,672 yards | SSS 67.5 |
| White | Red/Blue | 5,864 yards | SSS 68.3 |
| Yellow | Yellow/Blue | 5,288 yards | SSS 65.6 |
| Yellow | Red/Blue | 5,622 yards | SSS 67.2 |
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There is 1 bar on site
There is complimentary car parking