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Abersoch Golf Club is located in the wonderful surroundings of Snowdonia in North Wales. This club has an excellent reputation as a true test for golfers of all abilities and is proud to be recognised as the friendliest golf club in Wales. The course is home to outstanding panoramic views and to a beautiful setting of coastline across Cardigan Bay, coupled with an astonishing backdrop of the Snowdonia Mountains. On playing this course it will become immediately apparent that the club takes much pride in welcoming golfers , be it societies, groups or visitors to the club.
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North Wales is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom. 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.
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With the spectacular backdrop of Snowdonia, the surroundings of the golf courses on the Cambrian Coast can really take your breath away. Your Golfer Magazine’s Welsh Golf Club of the Year, Abersoch Golf Club is located on the beautiful, Cambrian Coast in Snowdonia, North Wales; Abersoch Golf Club is much sought after and highly regarded as arguably, ‘the friendliest golf club in Wales’. Whilst Abersoch extends a warm welcome to visitors, societies and visiting golfing parties, it now has a new addition which blends the traditional golf club with a modern, fun approach to the game. The golf club’s latest upgrade is a state-of-the-art Simulator Room where golfers can play a range of golf course from across the world, practice all aspects of their game, and get their clubs fitted in time for the new season. A fabulous addition to the clubhouse, the Simulator Room allows guests to bring their own clubs or hire some from the club to take on some of the world’ most famous golf course, including Pebble Beach, Celtic Manor, Carnoustie, Royal Birkdale and Wentworth. The club’s teaching professionals will also use the simulator facility for lessons, club fittings and coaching sessions where they are able to give members an idea of their distance control in the comfort of a warm studio.
Enjoy a golf break?
Abersoch Golf Club works in conjunction with a number of neighbo discounted green fees to visitors. The many societies that visit the a card offering a reduction on bar prices as well as minibus transport be situated just a stone’s throw from the golf club.
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ouring golf clubs in the Snowdonia region to offer area can also take advantage of a discounted bar etween clubs and to the many bars and restaurants
The Simulator Room can be hired for as little as ÂŁ10 per hour. To enquire about use of the Simulator Room, please contact Abersoch Golf Club 01758 712 622 email pro@abersochgolf.co.uk www.abersochgolf.co.uk
Abersoch Golf Club
The course itself provides a mixture of testing links holes along the stunning sand dunes and beach, after which you will find yourself meandering back inland to play a set of five, beautifully landscaped, parkland holes. This in itself will provide a true test to any visiting golfer as you will be playing links golf and a parkland course on the same 18 holes!! Alan (the resident professional at Abersoch) is happy to extend the club’s renowned warm welcome and is available for lessons should you wish to sharpen up any part of your game whilst playing the course. It may also be a good idea to take some time with Abersoch’s professional to improve your skill and mastery of the game, along with some tips on how to play some of the trickier holes!! The Club House offers a therapeutic patio area to enjoy your food and drinks while overlooking the 1st Tee and the 12th and 18th greens. Drinks can also be enjoyed by the bar for chit chat with other members making a relaxing atmosphere for making new friends. Food and catering is also available with an extensive menu and bespoke tastes catered for. Societies are more than welcome with some excellent deals currently being offered to play this wonderful panoramic course nestled in one of the most popular parts of North Wales. For more information on the current offers and green fees please contact the club Secretary on 01758 712622 or email at manager@abersochgolf.co.uk. You can also examine the course more closely by going to www.abersochgolf.co.uk
A True Gem!
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Award-Winning Golf With An Amazing Backdrop
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Abersoch Golf Club
And Finally, as they say in Wales “Mwynhewch y diwrnod” (Enjoy the day)
Golf Road | Abersoch | Gwynedd | LLl53 7EY
01758 712622 | manager@abersochgolf.co.uk
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SEASCALE GOLF CLUB
The West Coast of Cumbria features a fabulous abundance of golf courses representing different challenges, whilst matching all levels and experience. From genuine Championship links golf courses, pay-to-play nine-hole versions and inland courses with parkland surroundings, the region really does have it all!
A jewel in the crown of the West Coast’s golfing charm is, Seascale Golf Club with its views of the Isle of Man; Scotland to the West and the mountains of the Lake District to the east. Founded 1893, the traditional links golf course was designed by renowned duo, Willie Campbell and George Lowe. Today, the coastal links is maintained to the highest of golfing standards. The par 71 golf course which measures 6, 370 yards from the championship white tees calls for accuracy from the tee and good course management skills to shoot a low score.
As well as the championship links golf course, Seascale Golf Club is also home to excellent practice facilities with a large long game practice ground and short game practice facilities which enable members and visitors to touch up on their pitching, chipping and putting before taking on the fairways of the main Seascale golf course. As testimony to the management and green keeping team at Seascale Golf Club, the award-winning golf course is playable all-year-round with its excellent, manicured fairways and true-running greens being presented as beautifully in the winter months as it is in the summer.
Visit the West Coast of Cumbria for challenging golf and a perfect setting
SEASCALE GOLF CLUB
Relax and unwind The superb clubhouse as Seascale offers a range of facilities we well as excellent catering and a fully stocked bar. The club’s superb, modern facilities can also cater for up to 25 delegates for a corporate golf day or business meeting. Exceptional catering is on the menu at Seascale Golf Club. One of Cumbria’s premier dining venues, the golf club can accommodate up to 60 guests in the well-appointed and elegantly decorated restaurant. Seascale’s team have the experience and expertise to cater for everything from a simple lunch to two and three course meals and more formal dining occasions. The club can also cater for all manner of social occasions and family celebration with fantastic venue hire prices available on request.
“The course has been listed in ‘Rolex’s World Top 1000 Golf Courses’ which only features 282 other courses throughout the whole of Europe. Top100GolfCourses. co.uk also rate the course among the top 100 golf courses in England”.
Well worth a visit A beautifully-appointed rolling links with tricky greens and even trickier pin positions, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the setting, challenge and hospitality of Seascale Golf Club. Offering reasonably-priced green fees and a full calendar of Open competitions, visitors are more than welcome to experience Seascale Golf Club’s excellent seaside links golf course and hospitality that is second to none. All-year-round availability and very competitive rates are available for visiting groups and societies through a host of summer and winter packages, which include catering options prior to a round and also food and drink after a round.Seascale Golf Club have also entered partnerships with local hotels allowing visitors to the region to take advantage of some fantastic stay & play deals, combing bed & breakfast accommodation with excellent golf on the Seascale championship links golf course. With breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, this English Amateur Open Championship course offers a great day out with an outstanding setting with visitors made to feel welcome both on and off the course.
The Banks, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL
01946 728 202. seascalegolfclub@Gmail.com www.seascalegolfclub.co.uk
Bigbury Golf Club
With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, it is obvious why golf in Devon is so popular. The region is an iconic golf tour hotspot featuring plenty of courses that appear in the Top 100 with first class facilities to match.
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ssured of a warm welcome and a package that will meet your needs as a society, the Club offers complete flexibility with society options built around the requirements of the visiting group. Just call the office to discuss a package which can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Bigbury’s well-appointed clubhouse boasts panoramic views out to sea, over Burgh Island and the Avon Estuary and the Club hosts ample car parking spaces.
The famously friendly, cliff-top course at Bigbury Golf Club, near Kingsbridge in Devon is the ideal location for golfing holidays with its own selfcatering, on-course accommodation in ‘Dormy House’ bungalow.
The two-bedroom bungalow is the ideal retreat for both short breaks and weekly stays, offering complete flexibility on arrival and departure times and including unlimited golf during your stay on the championship golf course which was designed by Devonshire golf course architect, J H. Taylor.
Bigbury Golf Club recently began working with new caterers in 2017 – The Dinner Service.com who provide a bespoke catering service having built up an excellent reputation in the local area for the quality of their food and excellence of their service.
The picturesque course at Bigbury has been providing a challenge to golfers for over 85 years. The Club has a reputation as one of the friendliest golf clubs you will visit and welcomes visitors throughout the week. Benefitting from the warm climate, south Devon is a much sought-after destination for all golf enthusiasts with a huge list of golf courses to enjoy; some played on the sea front with a links-style to them and, others played inland, set within the luscious green countryside that the region offers in abundance.
The south coast’s cliffs and sandy shores offer splendid views from many of the golf courses as they meander through the region’s valleys and lowlands.
With so many courses to excite, challenge and reward, organisers are able to combine different styles and challenges to create the perfect break –
it’s a golfer’s dream!
South devon - A golfers dream
Why not extend your visit and enjoy at mini golf break? The famously friendly, cliff-top course at Bigbury Golf Club, near Kingsbridge in Devon is the ideal location for golfing holidays with its own self-catering, on-course accommodation in ‘Dormy House’ bungalow. The two-bedroom bungalow is the ideal retreat for both short breaks and weekly stays, offering complete flexibility on arrival and departure times and including unlimited golf during your stay on the championship golf course which was designed by Devonshire golf course architect, J H. Taylor.
Born into abject poverty, John Henry Taylor (1871 - 1963) was a Devonshire man through and through. Working his way from an 11 year old caddie to turning Pro at 19, he reached the very highest echelons of the game. Apart from winning the Open Championship on no less than 5 times between 1894 to 1913, "JH" also captained the British Ryder Cup in 1933 and was also the first player to score 4 sub 80 rounds in a major. "JH" was also a founding father of The Professional Golfers' Association. Bigbury Golf Club are proud to have JH Taylor as part of its history and to this day are indebted to him for designing our beautiful course, having a large influence in the game we see today and allowing us to have an everlasting association with such a pioneer of the game.
Bigbury Golf Club
Hexdown Barns, Bigbury, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BB
T: 01548 810 557 | E:enquiries@bigburygolfclub.co.uk
www.bigburygolfclub.co.uk
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A traditional links course, designed by the genius James Braid
PORTHMADOG GOLF CLUB
friendly, challenging and not to be missed.
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. Located on the north-western side of Wales, 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 nearby harbour town of Porthmadog.
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.
A gem in the north of Wales
The par 71 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.
Society groups are welcome to Porthmadog Golf Club throughout the year with a variety of competitively-priced packages which can be tailored by a variety of bespoke arrangements. Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more.
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 non-golfers alike.
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.
The comfortable lounge area is completed with a relaxed atmosphere and a well-stocked 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.
01766 514 124 www.porthmadog-golf-club.co.uk
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Morfa Bychan | Porthmadog | Gwynedd | LL49 9UU 01766 514 124
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The region’s number-one ranked golf course and a regular feature in the Top 100, Silloth on Solway Golf Club is home to what is highlyregarded as one of England’s finest links courses. Founded in 1892 with the help of Railway Company money, the Silloth course was originally designed by Davy Grant and has since evolved, with contributions from classic golf course architects, Dr Alister Mackenzie and Willie Park Jnr. Located in one of the most picturesque areas of England in the Cumbrian countryside and at the mouth of the Solway firth, Silloth’s fairways meander through the mature dune flora reminiscent of true links-style golf courses with tough, true greens providing a true test of links golf.
Come and play one of the best links golf courses in Britain and Ireland
Cumbria is one of the most picturesque areas in England, offering quality golf courses for th With spectacular views across the firth, overlooking the Scottish Borders and Lake District, the blooming heather and patches of gorse that is in abundance make Silloth’s rolling fairways a safe haven. Add in the wind factor and you’ll rarely play to handicap. Even in the calm, Silloth is a tricky links course offering one of the most unique challenges in English golf. Silloth on Solway Golf Club represents excellent value for money. In 2016, National Club Golfer magazine voted it the ‘No 1 Course in Britain and Ireland under £100’. The clubhouse at Silloth was designed by Carlisle architect and club member, Walter Gibbings in 1903 was extended in 1908. Today, it retains a period atmosphere in-keeping with the true character of the Club and golf course. Overlooking the 1st fairway and the 18th green, the airy lounge has been extensively modernised with roofspace opened up to offer natural lighting. Both visitors and members alike can also feel completely relaxed in comfortable surroundings whilst enjoying a meal in the elegantly-appointed, dining room. With societies welcome throughout the week, Silloth on Solway Golf Club offer the perfect package of great golf and great food. The Club offer a tremendous full-day package comprising 36 holes of golf on the wonderful links golf course and beautiful food served by the Club’s team of caterers for just £80. With catering service offering mouth-watering dishes tailored to the requirements of societies and corporate guests; visitors and members alike are delighted with the quality of the cuisine blended with the magnificence of the golf course. Silloth’s Professional team are on hand to assist with the smooth-running of the day, leaving you with peace of mind that things are taken care of and enabling you to enjoy the fantastic Silloth on Solway golf course. For further information, please contact Silloth on Solway Golf Club on 016973 31304 or email enquiries to bookings@sillothgolfclub.co.uk
he enjoyment of the discerning golfer and visiting society groups within magnificent settings.
It is well worth a visit to Silloth On Solway to play the golf course, Once you get there, you won’t want to leave!!
Silloth on Solway Golf Club Station Road | Silloth | Wigton | Cumbria | CA7 4BL 016973 31304 | office@sillothgolfclub.co.uk
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