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6 MILES · GWBERT-ON-SEA · EST. 1895

Cardigan Golf Club

Perched high on the clifftops above Gwbert-on-Sea where the Teifi Estuary meets Cardigan Bay, Cardigan Golf Club is one of the great hidden gems of Welsh golf. Founded in 1895, it’s one of the oldest clubs in Wales — and on a clear day, the views from the fairways are extraordinary: the Teifi Estuary below, the Pembrokeshire coast to the south, the Preseli Hills inland, and on fine days the distant outline of the Lleyn Peninsula stretching north.

The championship 18-hole course plays as a blend of links and meadowland — firm, fast-draining turf that makes it playable year-round even when courses further inland are waterlogged. At 6,687 yards off the back tees with a par of 72 and SSS of 73, it’s long enough to test better players but laid out in a way that rewards intelligent play over power. The prevailing wind off Cardigan Bay adds another dimension — the same hole plays very differently depending on the day.

In 2023 Cardigan was named Wales Golf Club of the Year — recognition of a sustained run of investment in the course, a new covered driving range and indoor simulator, and entry-level programmes that have brought a new wave of players to the game. The club has hosted Welsh national championships, and its greenkeeping team has won national awards. For all that, visitor green fees remain genuinely competitive for the quality on offer.

⛳ Championship 18 holes · Par 72   ·   📏 6,687 yards · SSS 73   ·   🗓 Est. 1895   ·   🚗 6 miles from Aberporth

• Wales Golf Club of the Year 2023
• Panoramic views over the Teifi Estuary and Cardigan Bay
• Championship links and meadowland hybrid — playable year-round
• Modern clubhouse, covered driving range and indoor simulator
• Hosted Welsh national championships
• Visitors welcome; green fees competitive for the quality
• One of the oldest clubs in Wales, founded 1895

14 MILES · PENTREGAT, CEREDIGION

Cwmrhydneuadd Golf Club

Tucked into a secluded wooded valley near the village of Pentregat in the Ceredigion countryside, Cwmrhydneuadd is the kind of course that reminds you why you fell in love with golf. Opened in 1992, the nine-hole parkland course is set in beautifully kept grounds with a peaceful, unhurried atmosphere that’s rare even by West Wales standards.

The setting is particularly lovely — mature woodland surrounds the fairways, and the valley provides natural shelter from the coastal winds. Red kites and buzzards circle overhead regularly, and the course has a fine reputation for wildlife. Food and drink are available in the clubhouse, and the club is especially welcoming to visiting golfers and beginners.

⛳ 9 holes  ·  🌳 Parkland  ·  🗓 Est. 1992  ·  🚗 14 miles from Aberporth

• Peaceful wooded valley setting — a genuine escape
• Red kite and buzzard frequently spotted on course
• Very welcoming to visitors and beginners
• Clubhouse with food and drink available daily
• Good value green fees

17 MILES · NEWPORT, PEMBROKESHIRE · EST. 1924

Newport Links Golf Club

Set on the southern edge of the Pembrokeshire National Park, Newport Links is a centenary links course with a remarkable setting: the Nevern Estuary runs along one boundary, the ancient mountain of Carningli rises behind the town, and the views across Newport Bay from the upper holes are some of the finest from any golf course in Wales.

Originally designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid, the 18-hole par-71 course stretches to 6,065 yards and combines sloping, gorse-lined fairways on the clubhouse side with more open, dune-edged holes towards the bay. The par-3 15th has been cited as one of the toughest short holes in Britain. On-site accommodation and dining make it an easy base for a full golf day out from Aberporth.

⛳ 18 holes · Par 71  ·  📏 6,065 yards  ·  🗓 Est. 1924  ·  🚗 17 miles from Aberporth

• Designed by Open Champion James Braid
• Panoramic views over Newport Bay and the Preseli Hills
• Championship standard — hosted Welsh Ladies Seniors Open
• Par-3 15th rated one of Britain’s toughest short holes
• On-site accommodation and restaurant

24 MILES · LLANGYBI, CEREDIGION · EST. 1905

Cilgwyn Golf Club

One of the oldest and most highly regarded nine-hole courses in Wales, Cilgwyn has been welcoming golfers since 1905 and is consistently praised as among the finest nine-hole parkland layouts in the country. The course sits in a gently undulating valley near Lampeter, with mature trees, ponds, and streams winding through the fairways.

Played as 18 holes with par of 68 over 5,327 yards, the course offers more variety than many might expect from a nine-hole venue. Elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and water hazards mean every shot requires thought. The club has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and is very welcoming to visitors of all abilities — green fees are reasonable and the course is rarely busy.

⛳ 9 holes (played as 18) · Par 68  ·  📏 5,327 yards  ·  🗓 Est. 1905  ·  🚗 24 miles from Aberporth

• Rated among the best 9-hole courses in Wales
• Peaceful parkland valley setting with ponds and streams
• Friendly and welcoming to visitors of all standards
• 120 years of golfing history — established 1905
• Excellent value green fees