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Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

A quiet region with a lot to shout about, Mid Wales is a ‘must visit’ destination for golf breaks.

A vast area which offers visitors a variety of classic golf courses whilst enjoying some of the most breath-taking scenery in the whole of the UK at the same time, central Wales combines coastal links and fantastic inland golf courses, each of which make use of the superb characteristics that the surrounding Welsh countryside has to offer.

The championship golf course at Llandrindod Wells Golf Club was designed by legendary golf course architects, Harry Vardon and James Braid and has many features synonymous to the pair’s other creations. One of Wales’ most loved venues for golf, the Llandrindod Wells course of today offers a challenging test of golf and breath-taking scenery.

The superb golf course is ranked second on the list of inland Welsh golf courses, it also features in the top five bunkerless golf courses in the UK and is a regular fixture in the Golf Word Top 100 courses.

Playing as a Par 69, the Llandrindod Wells golf course measures 5,762 yards from the white, championship tees and has a modest WHS course rating of 68.5 and a slope rating of 110.

In great condition all year round, golf at Llandrindod Wells can be enjoyed in the winter months as much as it can in the warmer climates. A short course in comparison to others, Llandrindod Wells is set on varied terrain complete with ridges, humps and hollows; demanding accuracy from tee to green and features true running, undulating greens to test even the most accomplished of golfer.

The clubhouse building offers an excellent dining experience for visitors and members alike and, with stunning panoramic views overlooking the old Victorian town and the rolling hills of Mid Wales is a hub of activity.

Guests can enjoy a selection of beverages from the club’s well stocked bar whilst light snacks are served in the comfortable lounges or the club’s superbly-appointed sun terrace which is excellent for al fresco eating and drinking in the summer months.

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club is also home to a wonderfully elegant 60 seater restaurant for more formal dining occasions or private hire for a variety of functions.

The golf club has a reputation as a premier destination for visiting society golfers and corporate groups. A round on the excellent golf course combined with quality catering makes for the perfect golf day.

Llandrindod Wells offers various seasonal packages starting from as little as £35 per golfer with options ranging from a simple bacon roll on arrival to formal dining following the round.

Each golf day is tailored to meet the requirements and most importantly budgets of the visiting party with the club’s professional team on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

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.

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