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North Wales is often described as a mythical place, steeped in history – where the mountains roll dramatically down to meet the sea. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty including 6 world heritage sites, medieval castles, rivers, mountains, chapels and churches!

The golf courses are stunning and we have hand picked the best with a recurring theme: VACATION

Varied, Affordable, Convivial, Accessible, Testing, Inspiring, Original and Notorious.

Quite simply, the region offers choice, value and a warm welcome for all visiting golfers. With a mild climate and good soil structure the visitor can enjoy all year round golf. Between November and March lower rate green fees and reduced price packages are normally available. Let us help you create a great vacation to North Wales. Though it may be your first visit, we are sure that it will not be your last.

With a distinguished record in providing affordable, quality and multi award-winning golf breaks, Wales Golf Holidays looks forward to helping you with your golf holidays plans.

Please take time to browse our carefully selected packages and call us on Freephone 0800 083 2983, International +44 (0) 2920 610010 or email us on [email protected]

Remember, we are only too happy to customise and fine-tune any package to meet your individual requirements. Good golfing and see you on the fairways.

Welcome…

LlangollenCriccieth

Llandudno

MoldBangor

Caernarfon

Conwy

Holyhead

W A L E S

Golf in North Wales Here are the 4 areas in which to enjoy your golf:

Golf Coast: Links and parkland golf for the enthusiast.

Llyn, Snowdonia & Cambrian Coast: Mythical, muscular and magical golf with drop dead gorgeous backdrops!

Isle of Anglesey: Get away from it all golf.

Borders: Enjoyable parkland golf with vistas to match.

THE PACKAGES IN THIS BROCHURE: All prices quoted are correct at the time of publication, based on golf in the summer months, mid week, 2 sharing a hotel room and inclusive of VAT at standard rate. Weekend, evening meal and single occupancy supplements will apply. Advertised packages may be subject to change without notice.

A group of visiting golfers from Sweden

Porthmadog

Golf Courses● Abergele GC Founded 1910 and designed by Hawtree this

parkland course is of muscular proportions at over 6500 yards par 72. This is a mostly flat course with strong par 4’s and a sting in tail! Greens to savour if you have a good putting stroke!

● Conwy GC This truly magnificent links is set on land between mountains and the sea. An awesome test of golf with a nail-biting finish that befits its status as an Open Championship qualifying course. At 6650 yards par 72, this is finger-licking good for all links enthusiasts.

● Maesdu GC A challenging mixture of championship parkland golf with a hint of links offers various threats from tee to fairway and fairway to green. A venue for early European Tour events, Maesdu, at 6545 yards par 72, offers a true test for all golfers.

● North Wales GC Founded in 1894, Sir Henry Cotton described North Wales GC as a “gem”. At 6287 yards par 71 it is a unique course with each of the holes on the back 9 having its own character. Our favourite, back-to-back par 3’s aptly named Hello and O’Hell!

● Prestatyn GC Championship links with strong holes throughout. Water hazards come into play on some early holes and the last few holes present a stern examination of one’s golf game. 6800 yards par 72.

● Rhos on Sea GC Recent developments including new tree plantations and water features have much improved this coastal parkland course that measures 6000 yards par 69.

● Rhuddlan GC A well established 6500 yard parkland course that offers a fair test of golf and a relatively easy walk.

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Conwy GCAbergele GC

Maesdu GCNorth Wales GC

Ruddlan GCRhos-on-Sea GC

Golf CoastWith a microclimate of its own, the North Wales Golf Coast provides a perfect setting for all year round golf breaks. The ideal place to base yourself is the Victorian town of Llandudno or neighbouring Conwy.

V i s i t w w w. n o r t h w a l e s g o l f b r e a k s . c o . u k

Conwy Classic1 night B&B and 2 rounds of golf Staying at the Quay Hotel & Spa – cool sophistication resonates

through this chic Spa hotel

Playing 18 holes at Conwy GC & North Wales GC

From £135 per person

Llandudno Challenge2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Manor Hotel, Llandudno – a boutique style

family run hotel

Playing 18 holes at Prestatyn GC, North Wales GC & Abergele GC


Cae Mor Special2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Cae Mor Hotel, Llandudno – a popular hotel

centrally located on the promenade

Playing 18 holes at Maesdu GC, Rhos on Sea GC & Rhuddlan GC


Abergele

Conwy

Prestatyn

You may wish to tailor your own golf break but here are some choice packages to whet your appetite.

GOLF COAST PACKAGES

"Golf is a day spent in a round of strenuous idleness."William Wordsworth

Golf Courses● Aberdovey GC Aberdovey is a classical links golf course

from designers James Braid and Herbert Fowler. A traditional championship course with mischievous holes throughout its 6445 yards par 71 – it deserves its high ranking in the world’s best courses.

● Abersoch GC The original 9 links holes, designed by Harry Vardon, date back to 1907. The extension to 18 holes offer a mix of links/parkland which, though not long at 5819 yards par 69, provide for enjoyable game.

● Borth & Ynyslas GC From the Harry S Colt “cellar” of traditional links. One of the oldest courses in Wales and set out in the memorable ‘out and back’ layout.

● Nefyn & District GC Simply stunning – Cliff top links dating back to 1907 and Wales’ answer to Pebble Beach. Nefyn’s new course is sizeable at 6548 yards par 71, whilst its little sister, the Old (peninsula) course is 6201 yards. When playing the latter, avoid the temptations of the Ty Coch pub and savour the momentous as well as the quirky holes on the point.

● Porthmadog GC Another vintage golf course in a beautiful Snowdonia coastal setting, Porthmadog (a delightful 6363 yard par 71 gem) was shaped by James Braid. Compile your score on the heath land front 9 and hang on during the traditional links back 9 where bravery and good shot making are required in abundance.

● Pwllheli GC The gentle parkland holes start you off and settle you down before the rigours of the traditional links set in. Gorse, rough, careful bunkering and slick greens confer danger for errant shots on this 6000 yard par 69 course.

● Royal St David’s (Harlech) GC In most golf writers’ top 50, the Royal is quite simply outstanding. Another classic from the Harry Shapland Colt stable at 6500 yards par 69 and, by the way, add to that wind, bunkering, blind shots, narrow fairways, dunes, punitive rough, undulating approaches to greens and the sss of 73, Royal St David’s is a true classic. This golf course, we suggest, is a must.

● Royal Town of Caernarfon GC What a lovely place to play golf… Caernarfon is set on gentle meadow land and though only 5891 yards par 69, provides for an interesting and enjoyable game of golf. Take time to enjoy the views of the Menai Straits and the Snowdonia mountains.

● St. Deiniol GC A James Braid course founded in 1906 where accuracy is required throughout. Though not long this course will test the holiday golfer.

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Aberdovey GC

Borth and Ynyslas GC

St. Deiniol GC

Abersoch GCPwlleli GC

Portmadog GC

Royal St David’s (Harlech) GC

Nefyn & District GC

Royal Town of Caernarfon GCLlyn, Snowdonia

& Cambrian CoastFollow in the footsteps of the Romans, Saxons and Normans! Whilst meandering down the fairways you may spot a castle or two that were built to protect our golf courses!!! This truly is golfing heaven.


Caernarfon Classic 2 nights DBB and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Celtic Royal, Caernarfon – stylish hotel located in

the famous Royal town

Playing 18 holes at Caernarfon GC, Nefyn GC & St Deiniol GC


Lions Share 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Lion Hotel, Criccieth – comfortable hotel with views over

Cardigan Bay

Playing 18 holes at Nefyn GC, Pwllheli GC & Porthmadog GC


North Wales Championship Links 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Caerwylan Hotel, Criccieth – unique location on the East shore

of Criccieth’s Esplanade

Playing 18 holes at Conwy GC, Nefyn GC & Royal St. David’s GC


Aberdovey

Porthmadog

Pick and mix to suit your taste or here are some choice packageswhich we know won’t disappoint.

LLYN & SNOWDONIA PACKAGES


Golf Courses● Anglesey GC Anglesey GC at Rhosneigr is an unspoiled natural

links with sheep for company. Mainly flat, albeit with surprisingly few level lies, this 6800 yard par 71 course, with its sandy soil and good drainage, is playable all year round.

● Bull Bay GC Bull Bay GC on the northern tip of Anglesey is worth the travel time. Herbert Fowler used the natural contours and features of the land when he designed this little belter. It’s only a 6200 yards par 70 but Bull Bay offers climbs and falls, twists and turns, lefts and rights, valleys and plateaus, rocks and gorse, joy and despair, all in equal measure.

● Henllys Hall GC Created in 1996 this 5800 yard par 71 course is set in mature parkland in an elevated position with stunning views of Snowdonia. Natural hazards predominate with trees, streams and ponds punishing errant tee shots.

● Holyhead GC Another James Braid course this 6000+ yards par 71 is a little jewel, renowned for excellent putting surfaces. Accuracy rather than length is key to compiling a good score here. If you like a heathland challenge come and enjoy this fine golf course.

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Snowdonia

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Anglesey GC

Bull Bay GC

Holyhead GC

Henllys Hall GC

Isle of AngleseyRetreat to Anglesey and enjoy get-away-from-it-all golf.

Anglesey Valley Challenge 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Valley Hotel – friendly, good value hotel near Holyhead

Playing 18 holes at Bull Bay GC, Holyhead GC & Anglesey GC


Menai Strait Golf2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Victoria Hotel – welcoming hotel in heart of Menai Bridge town

Playing 18 holes at Caernarfon GC, Henllys Hall GC & St Deiniol GC


Anglesey

Henllys Hall

Holyhead

There are different locations and hotels to choose as a base, so please just ask..

ISLE OF ANGLESEY PACKAGES

Bull Bay

"I'm not feeling very well, I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course!"

Groucho Marx

Golf Courses● Denbigh GC Established in 1908 accurate shooting rather than power is

the order of the day! At under 6000 yards par 69 the driver will not be a major part of the agenda but all other clubs will feature significantly.

● Hawarden GC Natural parkland golf in the rolling hills of Hawarden present a notable challenge for all visitors. At 5800 yards par 69 a sound strategy is required in term sod precision.

● Holywell GC At 6000 yard s par 70 Holywell is a course that combines natural hazards including quarries, undulations, water and all the trappings of a heathland challenge. Careful thought is required to plot your way around Hollywell.

● Llanymynech GC Where the young Ian Woosnam honed his game as a junior, Llanymynech is an upland course with some outstanding views and several very testing holes. This 6047 yards par 70 is a genuine test of golf where wayward shots can see your ball disappear over a cliff!

● Mold GC Mold, at a modest 5500 yards par 69, is nonetheless an award-winning, undulating course maintained with care and attention to detail. Welcoming, challenging and inspiring with magnificent views of The Clwydian mountains.

● Northop Park GC Established in 1994 and set in 250 acres of parkland with views across the Dee Estuary this championship length course is ideal for holiday golfers on their way to or returning from a North Wales golfing holiday. USGA specification greens ensure all year round ‘playability’.

● Old Padeswood GC Old Padeswood is characterised by a tantalising variety of holes, some with ditches and streams and some with undulations through open yet tranquil parkland. Standing tall at 6700 yards par 72, Old Padeswood will present you a good challenge.

● Padeswood & Buckley GC Golfers enjoy Padeswood & Buckley with its gentle undulations through wooded parkland and water a key hazard on several holes. This 6000 yard par 70 course will be suit golfers of all abilities.

● Pennant Park GC Opened in 1998 their well manicured course is a challenge to well established golfers and developers alike. With a subtle mix of forgiving and challenging holes the vista is not to be missed.

● Vale of Llangollen GC This relatively flat but truly inspiring parkland course is of genuine championship status. Weighing in at over 6500 yards and par 72, The Vale of Llangollen is a real challenge and a must for those on a break in the North Wales Borders. Try and enjoy the fiendishly difficult holes that run along the River Dee!

● Wrexham GC This course is a delight and with no two holes alike is considered one of the best parkland courses in North Wales. At 6233 yards par 70 it is a good test for all that tee it up.

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Hawarden GCNorthrop Park GCDenbigh GC

Pennant Park GC

Holywell GC

Llanymynech GC

Mold GC

Padeswood& Buckley GC

Vale ofLlangollen GC

Wrexham GC

Borders GolfThe North Wales borderlands have dramatic scenery and a pleasing assortment of parkland golf from the renowned, to the known through to hidden gems.


St Asaph Eagle2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Oriel Hotel – family run Spa hotel set in its own grounds

Playing 18 holes at Rhuddlan GC, Denbigh GC and Northop Park GC


Llangollen Royal: 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Royal Hotel – nestled on the banks of the River Dee in the heart of Llangollen

Playing 18 holes at Vale of Llangollen GC, Llanymynech GC and Padeswood & Buckley GC


Denbigh

Old Padeswood

Here are 2 popular packages though please note other hotels and locations can be sourced to suit individual preferences.

BORDERS GOLF PACKAGES

"They called it golf because all the other four-letter words were taken."Walter Hagen


Anglesey Stop Over 1 night and 2 rounds of golf

Staying at the Anglesey Arms Hotel, Anglesey

Playing 18 holes at Henllys Hall GC and St Deiniol GC


Llandudno Special 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Kinmel Hotel, Llandudno

Playing 18 holes at Abergele GC, North Wales GC and Rhos on Sea GC


Llyn Special 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Plas Isa Hotel, Criccieth

Playing 18 holes at Porthmadog GC, Abersoch GC and Pwllheli GC


Mold Magic2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of golf

Staying at the Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold

Playing 18 holes at Mold GC, Old Padeswood GC and Padeswood & Buckley GC


We are pleased to announce the launch of new and exclusive North Wales packages for this year.

NORTH WALES GOLF BREAKS TO SAVOUR

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Nefyn

"These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow."

Sam Snead

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Prices correct at time of publication. Packages subject to availability and based on two people sharing a room.

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Group Tour Organiser perks: We know it’s a thankless task organising the annual golf break for everyone. We have therefore introduced a number of packages where the organiser goes FREE or receives a complimentary golfers gift set for their own personal use.

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