Best Golf Courses in North Wales: Why It Should Be Your Next Golf Break

The game of golf has grown exponentially since 2020, but a golfing holiday doesn’t have to involve jetting off to a far-flung resort. We’re fortunate here in the UK and Ireland to have some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world, whether that’s St Andrew’s in Scotland, Royal Birkdale in England, or Royal Port Rush in Northern Ireland. Wales doesn’t often get mentioned in those sorts of conversations but North Wales has some of the most picturesque golf courses in the British Isles and here at Dioni, we have plenty of properties available just a stone’s throw away from some of the best. 

1. Nefyn Golf Club (Old)

The popular seaside town of Nefyn on the Llyn Peninsula, with its famous Ty Coch pub right on the beach at Porthdinllaen, is such an idyllic spot. Above the beach, wrapping around the headland on coastal cliffs is Nefyn Golf Club.

Nefyn Golf club has a 27 hole layout which consists of an 18 hole Championship Course, which not only offers golfers a rich variety of breathtaking views and scenery, but also a constantly changing set of challenges. In addition, you can also choose to play the world famous ‘Point’ which offers 9 holes of breathtaking golf along the thin stretch of land that expands outwards into the Irish Sea. The ‘Point’ can only be played as an extra 9 holes when paired with the 18 hole Championship Course as part of a 27 hole package, but it’s well worth it if you have the energy…There are buggy’s for hire.

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting, especially with the Ty Coch pub a short walk away for those wanting to celebrate shooting a good score or drowning those post-round blues. 

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We have plenty of properties around Nefyn, so if you need some inspiration visit here.

2. Royal St David’s Golf Club

Ranked No.1 in North Wales, and No.3 in all of Wales, Royal St David’s Golf Club in Harlech is always high on every golf enthusiast’s list when they think of great golf courses in Wales. 

The golf course is guarded by the imposing shadow of Harlech castle and is nestled amongst the dunes at Tremadog Bay. With the mountains of Eryri beyond, the views from the golf course are constantly changing but always breathtaking. 

Royal St David’s is perfectly set up for golfers who enjoy a challenge. Locals regard Royal St David’s as the world’s toughest par 69. The course measures 6,500 yards from the back tees and it’s not your usual out-and-back links layout. The holes zigzag in all directions, and with the prevailing westerly wind, every hole, and every shot will react subtly differently to the wind – some shots will be in-to, some will have the wind coming from left, some from the right, it really encourages golfers to pay attention to the course, and in such a beautiful setting, that should be easy, right?

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We have a number of properties around Harlech, and the town of Harlech itself is a great base with plenty of pubs, restaurants, cafes, and of course, the stunning beach that skirts the golf club. Click here to view the properties.

3. Conwy Golf Club

Golf began at Conwy in 1869, with the original designer being Jack Morris, nephew of Old Tom Morris. Old Tom Morris is widely regarded as one of the most important course designers in history having designed the Old Course at St Andrew’s, the home of golf. Now, that’s some impressive pedigree. 

Conwy Golf Club has welcomed golfers for over a century, it’s played host to major tournaments, and its 6901 yard links golf course, exposed to the elements, is a great test for any golfer. 

The course itself is fairly flat but still has sufficient variety to keep the golf engaging. Its seaside character is apparent from the start, the 2nd hole, a par three nestled in the dunes, the 3rd curving along the shoreline, followed by holes running parallel to each other up to the turn. Going out, there are four par fours measuring more than 400 yards, three of which are more than 450 yards long. The back nine offers fantastic views towards the bay at Llandudno, and the mountainous backdrop of the Great Orme that towers above the town. 

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We have plenty of properties around Conwy and the surrounding area so if you need some inspiration visit here.