The Top 10 Golf Courses In Wales (UK)

The UK is one of the world’s most popular golfing destinations, attracting millions of tourists every year looking for traditional golf courses and fabulous golf resorts. Welsh golf courses are among some of the best in the UK, offering players a memorable challenge and breathtaking views. Check out our list of the best golf courses in Wales, including three must-visit Celtic Collection championship courses.

1. The Roman Road Course, Newport

 

The Roman Road Course belongs to The Celtic Collection and has been ranked by Golf Monthly Magazine as ‘The Top Inland Course in Wales’. Designed by renowned golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Senior, The Roman Road is a challenging course with a winding stream and mature trees making for some tricky shots and stunning views from every hole. The championship course has hosted various European Tour and Senior Tour events on a number of occasions, including The Wales Senior Open and The Celebrity Cup. We highly recommend booking yourself into The Manor House at Celtic Manor and enjoying a few rounds at The Roman Road during your stay.

 

2. The Twenty Ten Course, Newport

 

The Twenty Ten Course also belongs to The Celtic Collection and is regarded as one of the best golf courses in Wales, being the only course specially designed to host the 2010 Ryder Cup. The course design was a collaborative effort between The European PGA and numerous top golf architects, ultimately creating a stunning 7,493 yard course with 6 signature holes. The Twenty Ten Course is enveloped by lakes, providing excellent water hazards and offering players a high risk and reward game. Are you ready to test your skills and follow in the footsteps of some of the most celebrated golf players of all time? Book a golf break to Wales and give it a go!

 

3. Montgomerie Course, Newport

 

The Montgomerie Course was designed by none other than Colin Montgomerie OBE, one of the greatest Scottish golf legends. Also part of The Celtic Collection, The Montgomerie Course offers nothing less than excellence, reflected in its staging of the EuroPro, as well as various other professional and amateur events. The course is best known for its traditional links feel, featuring deep bunkers, undulating greens and valley shots. While the course provides a difficult test of golfing ability, players can also enjoy spectacular views of the Welsh countryside, making for a pleasant experience throughout the course.

 

4. North Wales Golf Course, North Wales

 

Located in Llandudno, a small Welsh seaside town, is The North Wales Golf Course, a fantastic championship links course that overlooks the beautiful Conwy estuary and the majestic Snowdonia Mountain range. Aside from magnificent scenery, the championship links is regarded as one of the finest Welsh golf courses on the coast, providing a challenge for even the most experienced golfer. Whatever your skill level, the North Wales Course is open for play and offers expert coaching sessions on-site to help you brush up on your skills and prepare a tactical approach for the course. 

 

 5. Lakes Course, Cardiff

 

The Vale Resort is home to the The Lakes Course, a breathtaking championship course just outside of Cardiff. The Lakes Course has hosted multiple esteemed tournaments, including the Wales and West PGA Professional Championships and is a popular golf course in South Wales, attracting players from all over the UK who are looking for top-quality golf. Set across a 20-acre lake, the course features challenging water hazards at 12 of its 18 holes. However, the course’s 12th hole is the real focal point for visitors, having been ranked as one of the top golf holes in the UK. Despite its testing holes, The Lakes Course welcomes players of all skill levels and encourages all to have a go and enjoy the beautiful greens.

 

 6. Wales National Course, Cardiff

 

The Wales National Course is also located at the Vale Resort and is an award-winning championship course built to USGA standards. Stretching over 200 acres, measuring in at 7,400 yards, the Wales National is the longest course outside of the USA and was built to provide a real test of golfing skill for players of all levels. The course features five lakes, wide and narrow fairways, undulating greens, natural contours in the land and serious bunkers. This course is not for the fainthearted. To help you prepare, the club is well-equipped with training facilities, including PGA professional coaching, swing and ball flight analysis technology, a 16-bay driving range and three putting greens.

 

7. Bryn Meadows Golf Club course, Caerphilly

 

The Bryn Meadow Golf Club Course was designed by Brian Mayo and Craig Defoy and opened its doors in 1973. With multiple water shots and tree-line fairways, this stunning parkland course is all about precision and requires a high level of putting accuracy. The course has won numerous awards, including Club of the Year 2016 and Welsh Club of the Year 2017 by the Golf Union of Wales, and Best Welsh Clubhouse by Top Golfer Magazine – to name a few. As such, The Bryn Meadow Golf Club Course is one of the best golf courses in Wales and is definitely worth a visit.

 

 8. St Pierre Country Club Championship Old Course, Monmouthshire

 

Located just a few miles from Bristol, The St Pierre Country Club Championship Old Course is the perfect place if you’re looking to enjoy the best of both the bustling city life and the relaxing Welsh countryside during your golf staycation. The Old Course was designed by esteemed golf course architect, C.K. Cotton, and offers beautiful surrounding scenery with century-old chestnut trees and an 11-acre lake. The championship course is best known for having hosted the Solheim Cup, as well as many other European tournaments, and is a magnificent course to tick off your bucket list. 

9. St Pierre Mathern Course, Monmouthshire

 

Also located at The St Pierre Country Club, you’ll find the Mathern Course. The Mathern is a fantastic 5,730 yards parkland course that underwent reconstruction in 2007 to create the course for players to warm-up prior to tackling The Old Course. Golfers of all levels can enjoy a tricky game of golf on the Marthern course while taking in the gorgeous Welsh countryside views. Whether you’re a golfing pro or looking to improve your game, St Pierre Mathern Course could be the perfect course for you.

 

10. Abergele Golf Course

 

Immerse yourself in Welsh history and enjoy a game of golf on the Abergele Golf Course, a brilliant parkland course overlooking the spectacular North Wales Coast and the historic Gwrych Castle Estate. The Abergele Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in Wales for players of all abilities with a range of on-site training facilities, such as professional golf lessons and a state-of-the-art golf simulator. Each of the course’s 18 holes bring a new challenge, which is only heightened by the strong winds across the course. Put your golfing skills to the test and swing your club at the Abergele Golf Course.

 

 

Are you looking to book an unforgettable golf holiday in Wales? Browse our unbeatable UK golf breaks or get in touch with our team for more information.

 

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