Golf breaks in North Wales

Much like the outer reaches of Scotland or Ireland, the north of Wales is a golfing region that falls easily into the category of ‘Hidden Gem’, such as the quality of golf on offer in this gloriously unspoilt corner of the Principality. The North is all about traditional and classical links courses, as seen in our curated list of the best golf courses in Wales.

• Aberdovey Golf Club

Nestled in Snowdonia National Park near the Dover Estuary lies Aberdovey Golf Club, boasting a proud links heritage. Crafted by 1999 Masters champion Ian Woosnam, the 6,700-yard course offers a challenging experience on its tight fairways. Playing here means navigating a classic out-and-back layout beside a railway, encountering tight lies, rolling fairways, undulating approaches, and swift greens—a true test of links golf.

• Royal St David's

Royal St David’s in Harlech is stunningly situated, with views of the medieval Harlech Castle and imposing dunes. Despite locals dubbing it "the world’s toughest par-69," this 6,500-yard course offers a rewarding challenge. It has hosted prestigious events like the British Youths Open Amateur Championship, claimed by Sweden’s Freddie Jacobson.

• Conwy Golf Club

Called the 'premier links course in Wales,' Conwy Golf Club, the third oldest in the country, sits at the River Conwy's mouth. It offers a picturesque setting with Conwy Mountain to the south, Llandudno’s Great Orme to the north, and views of the Isle of Anglesey to the west. Despite its generally level terrain, the strong winds along the Caernarvonshire coastline make it a challenging course for golfers of all levels.

• Nefyn & District - Old Course

The Old Course at Nefyn and District sits atop the renowned 'Point' cliffs, a small cape extending into the Irish Sea from the Lleyn Peninsula.

It offers a truly unique golfing experience, literally on the edge of the world. It's among the rare courses where every hole boasts a sea view, with clear days revealing the Wicklow Mountains in the distance across the Irish Sea.

The course, established in 1907 as a nine-hole course, later expanded to 18 holes in 1912. J.H. Taylor, part of the legendary triumvirate, was enlisted in 1933 to add nine more holes and revamp the existing layout making it today one of the favourite links courses in Wales.