What a great trip. We played some fantastic links courses in Wales and got to see a few rounds at the Open at Royal Liverpool. Hard to beat. Kevin was…
The Open
Our Open tickets were for the Wednesday practice round, and Thursday’s 1st round. We took the train from Chester to Hoylake where Royal Liverpool is to avoid the parking congestion. …
Conwy Caeenarvonshire GC
Our last round of golf in Wales! The Conwy Golf Club is a very traditional links-style course located on the Morfa Conwy peninsula. Founded in 1860 it was designed…
North Wales GC
Considered one of the finest in Wales, the North Wales GC was founded in 1894 and is located just south of Llandudno. Play is along the coastline of West Shore…
Clwb Golff Nefyn
We booked 27 holes at the ‘Clwb Golff Nefyn GC’ in Pwiiheli, Gwynedd, about a half hour north of Porthmadog. Our tee time for the 9-hole ‘Point’ course is at…
Porthmadog
We had signed up to play in the ‘Gents Open’ at the Aberdovey GC. Alas, still some rains and, more threatening, lightning forecast. The course cancelled the Open. We had…
Pennard – The ‘Links in the Sky’
We left the friendly confines of the Royal Porthcawl dormy and headed north along the coast. Our schedule for the day called for an early departure, golf at the Pennard…
Royal Porthcawl
This is it – the big one! Royal Porthcawl. The course was founded in 1891 and was the 2nd Royal club in Wales, following Royal St. Davids. It has hosted…
Southerndown
Today’s round was at the Southerndown Golf Club in ‘Ogmore-by-Sea’, another village in Brigend county. I was looking forward to playing here as it was highly recommended with limited access…
Pyle and Kenfig
We had heavy rain and winds overnight which thankfully cleared by morning. Breakfast for those staying in the Royal Porthcawl dormy is served in the clubhouse dining room. Kevin nearly…
