Top 5 Golf Courses to Visit in Wales
Wales' golf courses are often overlooked for turfs in Scotland, England, and Ireland. For those willing to go off the beaten path, here are some of the best courses for golf breaks in Wales.
Wales' golf courses are often overlooked for turfs in Scotland, England, and Ireland. For those willing to go off the beaten path, here are some of the best courses for golf breaks in Wales.
Set on the coast of South Wales, Royal Porthcawl is the best course in Welsh country. Despite the absence of sand dunes, the terrain has exceptional bunkering and a breathtaking view of the Bristol Channel.
Nestled on the northern coast of Wales, the seaside Conwy is a challenging course for golfers of all levels. The 72-par course will host the 2020 edition of the Curtis Cup and has rolling sand dunes and a windy temperament that add to the thrill of golf.
Purpose-built to host a Ryder Cup event, Celtic Manor is the site of one of the most epic golfing tournaments in recent history. This 71-par course of 7,493 yards features multiple water hazards that will test your stroke to the limit.
On a clear day, the Wicklow Mountains are visible from this dramatic golf course if you look across the Irish Sea. Nefyn & District are actually 2 courses that share the same opening 10 holes with 8 separate back holes. You can't miss the much-photographed clifftop holes hugging the edges of the cliff along the Lleyn Peninsular.
With excellent rough-edge bunkering and dune-framed holes, this historic course has one of the most daunting par-3s in British golf. The firm fairways and quick greens make this undulating course a challenging and yet exciting turf for golfers of all levels.
💳 Highest rates | in August |
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🥳 Busiest month | February |
🛏️ Popular accommodation types | House rentals and Cottage |
🌡️ Warmest weather | 18 °C in July and August |
🥶 Coldest weather | 3 °C in February and March |
🌧️ Rainiest months | August and December |
Holiday rentals in Wales are between £135 and £238 per night.
When plannin a trip for a big family it's useful to know that average Cottage in Wales can fit in 5 guests and costs around £185 per night.
Check out our selection of Cottage and House rentals to find the perfect holiday home for Golf Breaks in Wales.