Itineraries

Create the perfect golf break in Wales, with good quality accommodation and some 200 golf courses to choose from Wales is the golfing destination.

Whether you’re planning a golfing holiday or just a day trip we’ve put together some sample itineraries for as a guide. Search for accommodation in the region of your chosen golf course and create that perfect break.

These are suggestions only - sections can be combined with each other or additions made to create your own personalised tour.

Cardiff, The Capital of Wales (3 Days)

Visitors to Cardiff are infected by the enthusiasm and success of Cardiff’s vibrant cultural, shopping and business life and fascinated by attractions such as its castle and the Cardiff Bay regeneration. The city’s striking new self-confidence is perfectly expressed by the magnificent new Millennium Stadium - home to Welsh rugby. Elsewhere, great pubs, friendly wine bars, restaurants and attractive cafes are ideal places to linger and relax in-between sight-seeing, shopping and golf. There are no less than 18 courses in and immediately around the city.

Based in Cardiff
Play: Radyr, Whitchurch, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Cregiau, Peterstone.

Heart of Mid Wales (3 Days)

One of the most tranquil area of Wales traffic free roads, rolling hills, home to the Red Kite all complemented by excellent tee time availability and a warm welcome at the clubs.

With its narrow streets and quaint shops, Brecon is the natural focal point for the wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a has a good accommodation base as has the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells only 40 minutes away.

Based in Llandrindod Wells or Brecon
Play: Cradoc, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells

Historic Harlech and Llyn Peninsula (3 Days)

There can be few more dramatic backdrops in golf than at Royal St David’s where the renowned links lie in the shadow of Harlech’s magnificent battlements. To the north west, the holiday magnet of the Llyn Peninsula offers golf of the highest pedigree – James Braid and Tom Morris designed Pwllheli, whileHarry Vardon shaped Abersoch. Porthmadog and Criccieth were created by the same influences. The Llyn also boasts Nefyn & District, one of the most beautifully located courses in Britain.

Based in Criccieth
Play: Royal St David's in Harlech, Porthmadog, Abersoch and Nefyn

The Isle of Anglesey (3 Days)

Anglesey’s coastline is an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” – a shoreline of charming little resorts, sandy beaches, rocky headlands and sheltered harbours.

The ancient Isle of Anglesey was early on the golf scene with Anglesey, Holyhead and Bull Bay courses - the last named being a particular favourite of David Lloyd George.

Based at Trearddur Bay or Beaumaris
Play: Holyhead, Bull Bay, Anglesey GC, Henllys Hall GC

Mid Wales Coast (3 Days)

If it's tranquil, stress-free golf you desire, Mid Wales has it for you - rolling green hills, stunning coastline and excellent tee time availability. Golf of some form was played alongside the sea at Borh & Ynyslas for many years before the game became organised while Aberystwyth offers some stirring golf and some wonderful views over this university told. South of Aberystwyth, Penrhos is a perfect base with two courses, family-run clubhouse and swimming pool. The famous links at the lovely seaside resort of Aberdovey have become almost a golfing mecca thanks to awe-filled recommendations down the years from such as Bernard Darwin and Ian Woosnam.

Based at Penrhos, near Aberystwyth
Play: Penrhos, Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey

North Wales Coast (4 Days)

A bustling holiday area blessed with a good amount of quality golf courses and accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. The area has fine views of mountains and coast with castles and gardens in abundance. The elegant Victorian resort of Llandudno is served by three fine courses while further east are the long established links of Prestatyn. Just inland is Rhuddlan as well as Northop Park.

Based in Llandudno
Play: Conwy (Caernarvonshire), Llandudno North Wales, Llandudno Maesdu, Prestatyn, Northop, Vale of Llangollen

Porthcawl, Vale of Glamorgan and Heritage Coast (3 Days)

A heritage coastal area of Wales with three magnificent links golf courses, one of which is the prestigious Royal Porthcawl course.

The Vale Golf Hotel and Country Club is the perfect place to base yourself to sample these fine courses the hotel already has an excellent 18 hole course and the Spring of 2003 is sees the opening of the new championship course of 7520 yards a course to test the best.

Based at the Vale Golf, Hotel and Country Club
Play: Royal Porthcawl, Southerndown, Pyle and Kenfig, Vale Golf Club

South East Wales (4 Days)

Golf in Wales begins as soon as you cross either of the two Severn bridges - the old bridge deposits you at the gates of the Marriott St Pierre (venue for the 1996 Solheim Cup) and from there can be taken the road to Newport and Celtic Manor Resort (home of the 2010 Ryder Cup) or the beautiful Wye Valley route to Monmouth and a selection of outstanding courses.

Based at the Celtic Manor Resort or Marriott St Pierre
Choose from the following clubs: Marriott St Pierre, Celtic Manor Resort, Monmouthshire GC, Rolls of Monmouth GC

South West Wales (3 Days)

A wealth of castles and glorious beaches all make up the splendid Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the area offers a range of accommodation from country house hotels to guest houses and villa rental. It is officially recognised that the first club was formed amid the sand dunes near the medieval wall of Tenby in 1888 although the club has recently gained an impressive neighbouring course at Trefloyne and in addition to the fine courses adjoining the old county town of Carmarthen there are some excellent holiday tests varying from the mixed terrain of the Milford Haven club to the elevated nine-holer at St David’s City.

Based in Tenby
Play: Tenby, Milford Haven, Cardigan, Newport (Pembs)