If you’ve got your heart set on enjoying a golf weekend break with your friends or family, you might wish to consider heading to Wales. The country is full of world-famous golf courses – and you can make the most of the beautiful scenery while you practise your swing.
Despite Wales’s small size – being only 60 miles wide by 170 miles long – you will be able to discover 200 golf courses here, so you’re sure to find several that will be perfect for you.
Wherever you choose to spend your time in Wales, there is likely to be a golf course nearby, but with so many to choose from, how do you decide where to spend your UK weekend break?
Aberystwyth Golf Club
If you want to discover mid-Wales, you could head to Aberystwyth Golf Club, which has 6,119 yards for you to explore during your weekend away. The par 70 course, designed by Harry Vardon, was built in 1911, and since then has gone on to become one of the most popular in the country. This club is ideal if you are travelling with a mix of people, some of whom are keen golf enthusiasts while others may never have picked up a club before.
At Aberystwyth Golf Club, you will find a par 3 pay and play course, which is perfect for beginners. Here, they can have a taster session, enabling them to work out whether they will enjoy a game or just have a one-off round of golf.
Those who have spent years playing golf in their spare time will also cherish a trip here, as the extensive grounds are dotted with a number of obstacles, providing challenges to your games.
Another reason to visit Aberystwyth Golf Club is because of its beautiful setting. You can walk around the greens and practise your swing with views over Cardigan Bay, where you may even spot the Preseli Mountains of Pembrokeshire or Snowdonia.
If you spend a few days here, you will also be within easy reach of a number of amenities in the university town of Aberystwyth. The golf club offers golf weekend packages, enabling visitors to enjoy the Aberystwyth Golf Experience, which claims to entice players to return.
Royal St David’s Golf Club
For a course that famous sportsmen have used time and time again, why not head to Royal St David’s Golf Club.
This course is set in north-west Wales, enabling players to enjoy the sight of Harlech Castle as they play. The 13th-century fort looks over the green, having a towering presence on the course.
However, it isn’t just the breathtaking Welsh scenery that has tempted people from all over the world to play here, but the fact that Royal St David’s Golf Club is one of the finest courses in Wales.
You can be confident that the championship-standard links will provide you with enough challenge to keep your weekend varied and interesting.
Cardiff Golf Club
Holidaymakers looking to visit Wales’s capital, Cardiff, could combine their golf weekend with a visit to the bustling city by spending time at Cardiff Golf Club. The course, which opened in 1922, has more than 6,000 yards for you to explore during your games, much of which is scattered with trees and bunkers. These, together with a small stream, means you will encounter a number of hazards on the 18-hole course, making your rounds all the more interesting.
An advantage of heading to Cardiff GC is that is has a modern clubhouse, which is full of facilities, including bars and a restaurant. However, you will also be close to the city centre if you fancy going sightseeing or heading out for the evening during your trip.
