Golf courses near Swansea
We list 27 golf courses within 25 km of Swansea, including 9 with 18 holes, 1 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt. 81% have a website listed.
Only 4 of the 27 venues state a founding year. The earliest is 1892 for Swansea Bay Golf Club (Jersey Marine), followed by 1920 for Morriston Golf Club (Ynystawe) and 1934 for Neath Golf Course (Cilfrew).
Clyne Golf Club (Manselfield) is the closest, 5.9 km from the centre, and nothing is listed inside 5 km. These 27 are all the venues listed within 25 km, the last at 24 km. Swansea has 9, Neath Port Talbot 8 and Carmarthenshire 6.
Four courses are recorded as links, and two venues are pitch and putt courses. Visitor access is stated as open by five clubs, and one venue is marked private in map data.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 9 | 33% |
| 9 holes | 1 | 4% |
| Pitch and putt | 2 | 7% |
| Holes not recorded | 15 | 56% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Links | 3 |
| Clifftop | 1 |
| Heathland | 1 |
| Moorland | 1 |
| Parkland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 7 of the 27 courses.
Distance from the centre of Swansea
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carmarthenshire | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bridgend | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Powys | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Bay Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | 6.6 km | |
| Pennard Golf Club | 12 km | |||
| Royal Porthcawl Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 20 km | |
| Ashburnham Golf Club | 18 | 24 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyne Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 5.9 km | |
| Morriston Golf Club | 1920 | 6.1 km | ||
| Pontardawe Golf Club | 70 | 14 km | ||
| Celtic Minor Golf Club | 18 | 2015 | 22 km | |
| Ashburnham Golf Club | 18 | 24 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Bay Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | 6.6 km | |
| Morriston Golf Club | 1920 | 6.1 km | ||
| Neath Golf Course | 1934 | 13 km | ||
| Celtic Minor Golf Club | 18 | 2015 | 22 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 27 courses.
The 27 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyne Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 5.9 km |
| Morriston Golf Club | 6.1 km | ||
| Swansea Bay Golf Club | 72 | 6.6 km | |
| Fairwood Park Golf Club | 6.7 km | ||
| Earlswood Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 6.9 km |
| Langland Bay Golf Club | 18 | 7.8 km | |
| Gowerton Pitch and Putt | 9 | 8.0 km | |
| Gower Golf Club | 8.2 km | ||
| Mond Valley Golf Club | 18 | 9.6 km | |
| Pontarddulais Golf Club | 10 km | ||
| Pennard Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Gnoll Pitch & Putt Course | 12 km | ||
| Neath Golf Course | 13 km | ||
| Pontardawe Golf Club | 70 | 14 km | |
| Tata Steel Golf Course | 14 km | ||
| Machynys Golf | 15 km | ||
| Lakeside Golf Course | 17 km | ||
| Tycroes Golf Range | 9 | 18 km | |
| Maesteg Golf Course | 18 km | ||
| Pyle and Kenfig Golf Course | 19 km | ||
| Garnant Golf Club | 18 | 20 km | |
| Royal Porthcawl Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 20 km |
| The Grove Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 21 km |
| Celtic Minor Golf Club | 18 | 22 km | |
| Glynhir Golf Club | 23 km | ||
| Ashburnham Golf Club | 18 | 24 km | |
| Glyn Abbey Golf Club | 24 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Swansea?
- 27 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Swansea. 9 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Swansea?
- Clyne Golf Club, about 5.9 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Swansea?
- Yes: 4 courses are recorded as links, including Swansea Bay Golf Club, Pennard Golf Club and Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Swansea?
- 5 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Clyne Golf Club, Morriston Golf Club and Pontardawe Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Swansea?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Swansea Bay Golf Club dates back to 1892, followed by Morriston Golf Club (1920).
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