Newydd Rd (A496),
Harlech, Gwynedd LL46 2UB
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Visit websiteGolf pro
Stephen Doran (Head PGA Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Harold Finch-Hatton
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44 miles S of Bangor / 55 miles N of Aberystwyth
10 miles north of Barmouth, to the west of Harlech on the A496.
Royal St David's Golf Club: Under the brooding towers and ramparts of splendid Harlech Castle, Royal St David's stands tall as one of the great links courses of Wales. The firm fast fairways and well-paced true greens are all that you'd expect of a championship links course. The front-nine is played on flattish terrain, tucked in behind large sand dunes that provide a degree of protection from the wind. The final stretch of holes on the back-nine is where many would say this classic links layout really earns its stripes.
The hazards and dangers at "Harlech" are generally visible from the tee, as are wonderful views across to the mountains of Snowdonia. Well-positioned bunkering, water ditches and deep rough will all need to be factored into your course management.
After the flatter terrain of the front-nine, the long par-3 14th takes you in amongst the sand dunes, and the most interesting and testing part of the course. Climb the steps at the 16th tee, and you'll get a glimpse of Tremadog Bay beyond the dunes.
Golfing aficionados from Bernard Darwin to Bernard Gallacher have described "Harlech" as one of the world's great golfing treasures. With an SSS of 73 from the tips, it is also one of the world's toughest par-69 layouts. Royal St David's keeps good company with its English (St George's) and Scottish (St Andrews) "patron-saint" counterparts. Like these other venerable courses, it is a must-play for lovers of links golf.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap advised: men 24, women 36. Handicap certicate required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Limited
Edward VII conferred the Royal prefix on St David's GC in 1908. By royal prerogative, two Welsh golf clubs can use the "Royal" title, namely: Royal St David's and Royal Porthcawl. | Royal St David's has had many distinguished Captains, including in 1935 the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and then the Duke of Windsor).
The club has hosted many top Welsh and British amateur championships, including the British Youths Amateur Championship in 1994, won by Freddie Jacobson. More recently the club hosted the Welsh Seniors Open. For more details view Top Golf Tournaments at Royal St David's Golf Club.
Wales' 2nd best course (Golf World, 2023).
Britain & Ireland's 57th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Talsarnau, nr Harlech, Gwynedd LL47 6YA
+44 (0)1766 780 200
Visit websiteThis 14th century country house hotel, set in quiet countryside, is located close to Harlech Castle and the Snowdonia National Park. It enjoys a much deserved reputation for having one of the best restaurants in Wales - a gastronomic delight.
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Royal St David's
Porthmadog; Pwllheli (not listed in Where2Golf)
Ffordd Newydd, Harlech, North Wales LL46 2UB
+44 (0)1766 780 479
Visit websiteSituated in the Snowdonia National Park, Noddfa overlooks the Royal St. David's golf course on the A496 road and has magnificent panoramic views of Mount Snowdon, Tremadog Bay and Harlech castle itself.
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Royal St David's
Porthmadog
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
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Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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