Golf courses in Wales
We list 174 golf courses in Wales, including 56 with 18 holes, 23 with 9 holes, 3 pitch and putt. 85% have a website listed.
At a glance
174courses listed
56with 18 holes
23with 9 holes
3pitch and putt
17links courses
60say visitors are welcome
148with a website
1875oldest founding year listed
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 56 | 32% |
| 9 holes | 23 | 13% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 1% |
| Pitch and putt | 3 | 2% |
| Holes not recorded | 91 | 52% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 30 |
| Links | 15 |
| Heathland | 3 |
| Clifftop | 1 |
| Moorland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 50 of the 174 courses.
By council area or county
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| Council area or county | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powys | 15 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Gwynedd | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Pembrokeshire | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Conwy | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Carmarthenshire | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flintshire | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Swansea | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Cardiff | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Ceredigion | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Denbighshire | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Isle of Anglesey | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Monmouthshire | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Newport | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caerphilly | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bridgend | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrexham | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Elsewhere (no county page) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Torfaen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses: 8 of 17
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdovey Golf Club | 1892 | Gwynedd | ||
| Swansea Bay Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | Neath Port Talbot | |
| Clwb Golff Aberteifi / Cardigan Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | Ceredigion | |
| Clwb Golff Porthmadog | 1905 | Gwynedd | ||
| Anglesey Golf Course | 18 | 69 | Isle of Anglesey | |
| Ashburnham Golf Club | 18 | Carmarthenshire | ||
| Borth & Ynyslas Golf Club | Ceredigion | |||
| Clwb Golff Abersoch | 18 | Gwynedd |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 60
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorganshire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Welshpool Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | Powys | |
| Clwb Golff Aberteifi / Cardigan Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | Ceredigion | |
| Radyr Golf Club | 18 | 1902 | Cardiff | |
| Pontypool Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1903 | Torfaen |
| Llanishen Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 1905 | Cardiff |
| West Monmouthshire Golf Club | 18 | 1906 | Blaenau Gwent | |
| Llanwern Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1928 | Newport |
| Llanymynech Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1933 | Powys |
| Cradoc Golf Club | 18 | 1969 | Powys |
Largest venues first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewydd Golf Course | 9 | 1875 | Torfaen | |
| Glamorganshire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Aberdovey Golf Club | 1892 | Gwynedd | ||
| Swansea Bay Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | Neath Port Talbot | |
| Welshpool Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | Powys | |
| Clwb Golff Aberteifi / Cardigan Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | Ceredigion |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 30 of the 174 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: James Braid (6), Harry Colt (2), Harry Vardon (2).
By type of course
- 9-hole golf courses (24)
- Links golf courses (17)
Golf courses near a town
Other golf courses
- Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club
- Morlais Castle Golf Club
- West Monmouthshire Golf Club
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there in Wales?
- We list 174 golf courses in Wales. 56 have 18 holes and 23 have 9 holes; 3 are pitch and putt courses.
- Which area has the most golf courses in Wales?
- Powys, with 15 courses, followed by Gwynedd (14) and Pembrokeshire (12).
- How many 18-hole golf courses are there in Wales?
- 56 courses with 18 holes are listed in Wales, out of 174 courses. The number of holes is not recorded for 91.
- Are there links golf courses in Wales?
- Yes: 17 courses are recorded as links, including Aberdovey Golf Club, Swansea Bay Golf Club and Clwb Golff Aberteifi / Cardigan Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors in Wales?
- 60 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Glamorganshire Golf Club, Welshpool Golf Club and Clwb Golff Aberteifi / Cardigan Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club in Wales?
- Among the 30 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Pontnewydd Golf Course dates back to 1875, followed by Glamorganshire Golf Club (1890).
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