Golf courses in Wales

If you're looking for fantastic yet convenient golf courses, UK regions such as Wales will never disappoint. Although Scotland, Ireland, and England may be better known as golfing destinations, Wales easily holds its own against its famous neighbours, with a wide range of scenic, quality golf courses to suit every golfer's ability. In a country that is only a hundred and sixty miles long and sixty miles wide, there are over 150 golf courses from which to choose, many considered to be within the top 100 golf courses in the UK.

For natural beauty, the best golf courses in Wales can be found along the north, south, and west coast. The north coast includes gems such as Holyhead and Conwy golf club, situated between the Conwy Estuary and surrounding mountains. On the west coast, famous links courses include Nefyn and Aberdyfi, and Royal St. David's at Harlech. Royal St. David's offers stunning views of the Irish Sea with the Snowdon mountain range forming a dramatic backdrop.

The South Wales Coast is home to high profile UK golf courses such as Royal Porthcawl, a past Walker Cup venue, and the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, a challenging parkland course named to host the 2010 Ryder Cup. Other famous UK golf courses in Wales include Aberdovey, Southerndown, Tenby, and St. Pierre which hosted the 1996 Solheim Cup.

Wales offers both charming budget accommodation and luxury resorts in all popular golfing regions, making it a favourite golfing holiday destination.

Green Free Golf offers a golf course directory which give details of all the best courses to help you organise your Welsh golfing getaway.