North Wales is one of the most Scenic areas in the UK.
Visiting North Wales offers golfers some of the most idyllic golf experiences in the UK. Whether it is a coastal course with Links golf such as Porthmadog or a more city feel in Wrexham, North Wales is a must for your next golf break or society outing.
Within this special focus we have profiled a few of our favorite courses from this region. We hope you enjoy finding out more about these wonderful courses and hopefully find your ideal venue.
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Wrexham Golf Club
Golf In Wrexham
Situated on Holt Road in Wrexham and regarded as one of the premier golf clubs in Wales, Wrexham Golf Club has regularly plays host to many national and international golfing events.
The delightful Wrexham golf course presents an attractive challenge to all levels of golfer amid the wonderful backdrop of the rolling Welsh countryside.
The James Braid-designed golf course plays as a par 70 and measures 6,131 yards from the championship white tees.
Wrexham’s 70.7 course rating and slope rating of 133 make for a challenging round for all levels of golfer.
The friendly, modernised clubhouse at Wrexham Golf Club is home to full bar and dining facilities for up to 120 people. The club has ample car parking space and is also available for private hire for all manner of social and formal occasions with Wrexham Golf Club becoming a popular venue for a celebration in North Wales.
Wrexham’s location makes it the ideal location for a golfing break, close the English border and county of Cheshire.
North Wales is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom. The region’s pleasant locations, facilities and greens combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break whilst you can also take in the fantastic views of some of the UK’s most breath-taking countryside.
As well as the many outdoor pursuits which can be enjoyed in North Wales, the region offers visitors some of the best value green fees around. The area’s unspoiled golf courses at affordable prices encompass a variety of unique and testing challenges, from the gentle, rolling parkland courses to stunning mountainbacked links-style golf courses.
Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains.
There are a number of fantastic golf courses in Wrexham and close to the Welsh border. Many offer fantastic views of the Dee Estuary and the Wirral Peninsula. Whilst other courses look towards Welsh landmarks such as the Clwydian range of mountains and the foothills of Snowdonia.
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The wonderful Wrexham Golf Club offers a warm welcome to society groups throughout the year with their first class golf course with outstanding practice facilities. The cub also provides excellent catering options for small or large groups, from a simple breakfast on arrival to more formal dining with changing society menus.
The Wrexham Golf Club Professional team, led by Head PGA Professional, Sam Griffiths will also be on hand to provide their support and advice during the day to ensure that the event runs smoothly.
Porthmadog Golf Club, Gwynedd
Situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is rich in maritime history and an excellent base to exploring the surrounding area.
The superbly-appointed Porthmadog golf course and clubhouse has everything for a great day out whether with family, friends or a golf society.
Founded in 1905, Porthmadog was designed and created by legendary golf course architect, James Braid. Today, the site offers a beautiful and traditional links course which provides friendly hospitality and an enjoyable but challenging round of golf for all ages and abilities.
The par 72 Porthmadog golf course stretches over 6, 326 yards from the championship tees. The front nine is predominantly set on a heathland layout whilst, the course’s back nine has more of a links style to it. Each loop of nine provides stunning views of the Cardigan Bay coast and the Snowdonia mountain range.
The course has a WHS slope rating of 124 representing a fair challenge to all levels of golfer.
The excellent Porthmadog clubhouse building features a comfortable lounge, well-appointed bars and a spacious locker room. The large modern clubhouse is extremely family-orientated and extends a warm welcome to golfers and nongolfers alike.
The comfortable lounge area is completed with a relaxed atmosphere and a wellstocked bar serving a variety of ales, beers, wines and spirits. Aside from this, the spike bar has sports television and a snooker room.
The golf club’s catering team offers a varied menu suiting all pockets and palates with dining options for friends, family and more formal dining options. The club can also cater for all manner of social occasion and celebrations.
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Part of a golfing hub
Porthmadog is truly part of a golfing hub in North Wales. The region is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom.
The pleasant locations, facilities and greens of North Wales combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break. As well as the many outdoor pursuits which can be enjoyed in North Wales, the region offers visitors some of the best value green fees around. The area’s unspoiled golf courses at affordable prices encompass a variety of unique and testing challenges, from the gentle, rolling parkland courses to stunning mountain-backed links-style golf courses.
Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains.
Located on the north-western side of Wales, and home to Porthmadog, Gwynedd is mostly located within the Snowdonia National Park with the Snowdonia mountain ranges and Cambrian coastline as the town’s magnificent backdrop. Gwynedd is home to many cultural and historical places to visit including the quant harbour town of Porthmadog.
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Visitors and society groups are welcome at Porthmadog Golf Club throughout the year with a variety of competitively-priced packages, which can be tailored by a variety of bespoke arrangements with discounts available for groups of twelve or more.
Porthmadog’s friendly, dedicated professional team will also be on hand to offer their help and advice to ensure the smooth running of the golf day.
Challenging Nefyn
With lots of golf courses, each with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales offers truly unique and testing golfing experiences on stunning mountain-backed parkland, links-style golf courses. Conditions can be difficult but, the golf enjoyable and the views, inspiring!
Located in Gwynedd, visitors can be guaranteed of a golfing experience to remember at Nefyn Golf Club. Idyllically set on the northern coastline of the Llyn Peninsula, Nefyn dates back to 1907 and offers 27 inspiring holes of golf coupled with breathtaking views.
With constantly changing challenges due to its coastal location, that demand the utmost concentration and accuracy, Nefyn Golf Club features a superbly appointed 18 hole golf course available to play all year round and a 9 hole course that can be player as a free exra when available.
The 18 hole Championship golf course combines a clifftop front nine with a superb inland back nine and offers a mix of holes which present a true test of ability. The Championship course has a WHS course rating of 71.9 and modest slope rating of 120 which can feel a cumbersome task when the wind is blowing!
Whilst, the 9 hole Point golf course stunning terrain adjacent to the Irish Sea has awesome golf holes testing all aspects of one’s game. They are a free extra when available.
It is closed in winter and when busy. It closes from mid to end of December to end of March. It is then restricted on busy weekends and half terms, but they have had to make the decision to close it completely in the summer as it is too dangerous to play due to the pedestrians on the path.
The Nefyn clubhouse is a hub of social activity featuring a well-stocked bar area and a selection of tasty snacks and traditional cuisine which are available seven days a week (6 in winter). The clubhouse is an open and inclusive environment for all, encouraging members and visitors to make use of the club’s first-class facilities.
Nefyn Golf Club offers a fantastic range of golfing packages for visiting parties and society groups. Combining championship golf, excellent dining and fine Welsh hospitality, Nefyn is a premier golfing destination.
North Wales Golf Club Of The Year 2024
North Wales is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom.
The region’s pleasant locations, facilities and greens combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break whilst you can also take in the fantastic views of some of the UK’s most breath-taking countryside.
As well as the many outdoor pursuits which can be enjoyed in North Wales, the region offers visitors some of the best value green fees around. The area’s unspoiled golf courses at affordable prices encompass a variety of unique and testing challenges, from the gentle, rolling parkland courses to stunning mountain-backed links-style golf courses.
One of the most unique settings in golf
North Wales’ unspoilt beaches, wetlands, farmlands, great sea cliffs and spectacular coastline is officially designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ but is also packed full with plenty of golfing heritage. Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains.
There are a number of fantastic golf courses in Flintshire and close to the Welsh border. Many offer fantastic views of the Dee Estuary and the Wirral Peninsula. Whilst other courses look towards Welsh landmarks such as the Clwydian range of mountains and the foothills of Snowdonia. Flintshire’s
A warm welcome awaits you at Northop Golf Club. Set in 250 acres of wonderful parkland with views across the Dee Estuary, the Flintshire golf club is playable twelve months of the year on USGA standard greens. With excellent drainage, the golf course is immaculately well-kept and ideal for players of all golfing abilities.
Founded in 1994, the Northop course was designed by former Ryder Cup player and renowned golf coach, John Jacobs.
The superbly-appointed clubhouse at Northop Golf Club offers a well-stocked bar and a variety of snacks throughout the day. The purpose built facility is the ideal space to relax following your round with views across the golf course.
Societies and visiting parties are welcome to Northop Golf Club throughout the year. The Club offer a range of summer and winter packages combining excellent golf on the championship course with fantastic dining options catering for everything from a bacon bap and coffee on arrival, to soup and sandwiches or a two-course meal following completion of your round.
The Club’s dedicated Professional team are also on hand during society days to ensure the smooth running of your event, assisting with everything from nearest the pin and longest drive markers, to prize presentation and advice.
North Wales Golf Club
With lots of golf courses, each with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales offers a truly unique and testing golfing experience on stunning mountain-backed parkland and links-style golf courses. Conditions can be difficult but, the golf enjoyable and the views, inspiring!
Situated in Llandudno, North Wales Golf Club boasts spectacular views over the Conwy estuary to Anglesey and the Snowdonia mountain range. The club’s coastal location gives visitors access to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK.
Founded in 1894 by Tancred D. Cummins of Bowden in Cheshire, North Wales Golf Club has many connections to Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Liverpool member and Open Champion, Harold Hilton advised on the course layout and the club badge features the words, ‘far and sure’ which is taken from the Hoylake club moto.
The undulating North Wales course plays as a Par 71 from the white tees and stretches over 6,310 yards. With a WHS course rating of 70.4 and Slope rating of 126, the venue hosted the Welsh team championships in 1995 and offers even the most accomplished of golfers a challenging trial whilst allowing them to enjoy the exhilarating sea air and magnificent scenery.
The clubhouse at North Wales Golf Club has recently been refurbished and offers bar and catering services throughout the week. The friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse lounges and dining area is complemented with panoramic views of the golf course and the Snowdonia mountain range.
The golf club prides itself on offering unrivalled value for money and attention to detail. A popular venue for society and corporate visitors, North Wales GC offers a variety of golf day packages to suit all budgets, including home cooked dining option to please all palates!
With a magnificent golf course which can be found in fantastic condition all year round, great food and great hospitality – it is easy to see why many visitors return to North Wales Golf Club year after year.
Pwllheli Golf Club in the Llyn Peninsula
North Wales is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom. The region’s pleasant locations, facilities and greens combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break whilst you can also take in the fantastic views of some of the UK’s most breath-taking countryside.
As well as the many outdoor pursuits which can be enjoyed in North Wales, the region offers visitors some of the best value green fees around. The area’s unspoiled golf courses at affordable prices encompass a variety of unique and testing challenges, from the gentle, rolling parkland courses to stunning mountain-backed links-style golf courses.
Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains.
Llyn Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is great for exploring. Home to many wonderful sights, from sea stacks and sandy beaches to hill forts and heritage sites, the peninsula stretches over 100 miles of coastline, bays and cliffs.
Located on the versatile landscape which features stunning views of the Irish Sea, is one of North Wales’ finest golf courses. Clwb Golff Pwllheli is a part-links, part-parkland golf course; idyllically set, south facing on the coastline of Cardigan Bay.
Founded in 1900, when it was designed by Tom Morris of Hoylake as a nine hole course, Pwllheli Golf Club was extended to 18 holes in 1909 under the instruction of the legendary James Braid. Further extension took place between 1972 and 1975 with the construction of new holes at the 3rd, 4th 12th, 13th and 14th.
Today, the Par 69 measuring 6108 yards from the white tees offers fantastic views over miles of coastline to the mountains of Snowdonia. The warm, welcoming atmosphere in the Pwllheli clubhouse is complemented by two comfortable lounge bars which sit on the first floor, complete with a superbly-appointed balcony. The ideal location for al fresco eating and drinking whilst taking in the breath-taking views of Cardigan Bay, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula.
The clubhouse is home to well stocked bars and a full catering service is available in the ground floor restaurant which is set on the same level as a large bar and snooker room.
Pwllheli Golf Club provides a variety of golf day packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and budgets of visiting groups. Combining championship with excellent catering and hospitality, the club’s professional team are on hand to provide assistance throughout the day to create a truly memorable golfing experience.
Accommodation providers in the Pwllheli area all in close proximity of the golf course.
