Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Golf
The staging of the prestigious Ryder Cup tournament at the
Celtic Manor
(
www.celtic-manor.com
)
in Newport in 2010 cemented Wales' reputation as a golfing hub. Some 200 well-crafted
and scenery-rich golf courses take in snow-coated mountain valleys and wind-swept
coastal stretches.
TOP PLACES TO PLAY A ROUND
West Monmouthshire Golf Club
(
www.westmongolfclub.co.uk
;
Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale) The highest golf course in
Britain.
Llanymynech Golf Club
(
www.llanymynechgolfclub.co.uk
;
Pant, Oswestry) Has 15 holes in Wales and three in
England. On the fourth, tee off in Wales, putt in England and return to Wales three holes later.
Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club
(
www.machynys.com
; Machynys, Llanelli) Designed by Gary Nick-
laus, son of golf legend Jack; located in Machynys, Llanelli.
Dewstow Golf Club
(
www.dewstow.co.uk
;
Caerwent, Monmouthshire) The Park Course has the UK's only par 6
hole - a monster 630m; located in Caerwent, Monmouthshire.
Tenby Golf Club
(
www.tenbygolf.co.uk
;
Tenby, Dyfed) Wales' oldest golf club - established in 1888.
