Links by the sea

Golf in Wales

From Royal Porthcawl on the Glamorgan coast to Royal St David's beneath Harlech Castle — 24 of Wales's greatest links and courses, with a free trip planner to tie them together.

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Golf regions of Wales

Four great golfing regions, each an easy self-drive base.

South Wales

Royal Porthcawl, Pennard and the Gower, plus Ryder Cup Celtic Manor.

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West Wales

Tenby, Ashburnham and the Pembrokeshire coast.

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Mid Wales

Aberdovey and Borth on Cardigan Bay, below Snowdonia.

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North Wales

Royal St David's, Nefyn, Conwy and Anglesey.

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Best courses in Wales

Our essential list, and how to play them.

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Bucket-list courses

Where a first trip to Wales begins.

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Royal Porthcawl

Bridgend

The pre-eminent championship links of Wales (1891) — treeless, wind-scoured, and famous for having the sea in view from every hole. Host of the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup and three Senior Opens on the Glamorgan coast.

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Royal St David's

Gwynedd

Royal championship links on the Morfa Harlech dunes beneath Edward I's castle, Snowdonia across the estuary — founded 1894 and famous as "the world's hardest par 69." Superb value.

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Nefyn

Gwynedd

A spellbinding clifftop links on the Llŷn Peninsula (1907) — the sea in view from every tee, the celebrated "Point" holes out along the headland, and the world-famous Tŷ Coch beach pub below.

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