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Royal Porthcawl (Championship Links, Par 72)
Wales finest championship links course. 15th in the Golf Digest Rankings. The status of the course is sustained by the many prestigious professional and amateur events held at the club over the years. Michael Williams of the Daily Telegraph summed it all up with; "Royal Porthcawl epitomises all that is best about the game, as it once was, even down to a creaking clubhouse that is as unchanging as the magnificent links and unrivalled hospitality."
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The Celtic Manor-2010 Ryder Cup Course (Parkland, Par 72)
The new course built for staging The Ryder Cup in 2010 opened for play in July 2007. The first course to be built specifically for golfs greatest team tournament, it measures a robust 7,493 yards off the back tees and has a par of 71.
With water hazards on half of its holes, the course has six signature holes and presents many more memorable tests and risk-and-reward dilemmas. One of the features of the spectacular new course is its variety with many of the earlier holes having a links-like feel with some long rough and greenside swales, before the middle section of the course reveals the full extent of the lake-lined challenge.
A tough finishing stretch culminates in a real sting in the tail at the 18th.
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Southerndown Golf Club (Links, Par 72)
Established in 1905 the course plays host each year to the prestigious amateur tournament the Duncan Putter. This classic links course provides a real golfing challenge, with narrow gorse and bracken lined fairways, and deep bunkers.There are many longer courses, but few with a finer set of par-threes. Equally memorable are the closing holes, usually played into the wind. The 18th in particular with its intimidating gorse and renowned split-level fairway will live long in the memory.
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Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club (Links, Par 71)
Established in 1922, P&K as it is known locally features two quite different nines, the front nine being more of a heath-land while the back nine snakes it’s way through the dunes. There are some spectacular links holes coupled with magnificent greens. As well as hosting the qualifying rounds for the British Amateur Championships 2002, the club played host to the British Girls Championships 2003, and hosted the Amateur Home International Matches in September 2006
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The Celtic Manor-Roman Road Course (parkland, Par 69)
Roman Road, the first of the Resort’s courses, opened in 1995 and was ranked ‘the top inland course in Wales’ by Golf Monthly Magazine.
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The Celtic Manor-Montgomerie course (parkland, Par 69)
Designed by Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, the course measures 6,371 yards and has a par of 69.
The front nine takes as its framework the starting and closing holes of the old Wentwood Hills championship course which were not part of the plans for the new course for The Ryder Cup. The back nine has been created from scratch on land that previously housed the 18-hole Coldra Woods academy course.
Throughout the new course, Montgomerie has put his own stamp on the layout. A traditionalist in design terms, the eight-time European No 1 has added deep pot bunkers to give the course a linksy look.
Spectacular views abound with dramatic tee shots over valleys and breathtaking downhill shots. Two long par fives, a number of short par fours and several testing par threes all add up to an exciting and rewarding challenge
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Marriot St Pierre-Old Course (Parkland, Par 71)
The Old Course at St. Pierre Country Club is located on 400 acres of parkland in the Welsh Countryside. The front nine features excellent views of the Severn Estuary and Severn Bridges, with the back nine designed around a magnificent lake encompassing the courses signature 18th hole. Many of the courses historic trees are located on the driveway entrance, providing for a warm welcome to golfers. In the past, St. Pierre has hosted European tour events such as the Dunlop Masters and Silk Cut Masters and most recently hosted the Solheim Cup matches in 1996.
The Old course was designed by Ken Cotton in 1961 from a deer park thronged with highly prized trees that dominate the scene and subdue most of those trying to thread their way through.
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Rolls Of Monmouth Golf Club (Parkland, Par 72)
Under the distant gaze of the Black Mountains, this long and undulating coarse boasts magnificent specimen trees
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The Vale Hotel-Wales National (parkland, Par 73)
The Wales National is a UK golf course of distinction, one of the UK and Europes newest championship golf courses and - at 7,433 yards off the championship tees - its one of the longest golf courses outside of the USA.
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The Vale Hotel-Lake Course (parkland, Par 72)
One of two exceptional UK golf courses at The Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort, the well-established and aptly named par 72 Lake Course
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Newport Rogerstone Golf Course (parkland, Par 70)
Established in 1903 and set 300ft above sea level, Newport Golf Club is a part wooded undulating parkland course with excellent panoramic views. Year on year the course offers some of the finest display of greens in Wales. All golfers will enjoy this great course which will test players of all abilities.
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Cottrell Park-The Mackintosh Course (parkland, Par 72)
The course provides 6,407 challenging yards off the white tees and has been designed around the original features of the rolling parkland, including a Roman Motte
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The Glamorganshire (parkland, Par 70)
Glamorganshire Golf Club was the birthplace of the Stableford system of scoring which is used throughout the world.It was in 1898 that Dr Frank Stableford persuaded his fellow members at Glamorganshire to try out a new system of scoring he had devised. The course has changed much since Dr Stablefords day, and is now one of the most beautiful courses in Wales, providing an excellent test of golf - whichever scoring method you prefer!
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Cardiff-Cyncoed Golf Club (Parkland, Par 70)
Established in 1921 the Cardiff Golf Club, was initially founded by a group of local businessmen. The course is tucked away in this quiet residential area this treelined parkland course features undulating fairways and well bunkered greens. The course has hosted a number of Professional tournaments throughout the years.
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Radyr (Parkland, Par 69)
Nestling in rural heathland the 18 holes provide individual challenges to golfers of all standards. It is a delight to the eye at every turn, with stunning views out across Cardiff to the Bristol Channel. With H.S. Colt adding several touches in 1915, golf has been played on the course since 1902.
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Marriot St Pierre Mathern Course (parkland, Par 68)
The stunning mannor that is Marriott St Pierre Hotel and Country Club and overlooks its Mathern Course has breathtaking views, 400 acres of picturesque parkland and is an idyllic retreat. The resort, set in the rolling hills of South Wales, features the perfect blend of ancient architecture and modern amenities. The Mathern Course presents challenges to experienced and weekend players alike - even the novice golfer can enjoy a game here.
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Dylan: Lorraine and I are missing you and Wales already. I cant even begin to tell you how much all of your help meant to us during our stay. It was a truly memorable, marvelous week. Lorraine and I are in the process of putting together a small token of our appreciation to you and Nanette (and the bambino en route)--keep an eye on the mailbox. Best regards. Evan Rothman, Editor, Golf Magazine-New York
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Evan Rothman-New York
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