Club overview
Set on the south facing coastline of the spectacular Cardigan Bay, Pwllheli Golf Club is one of the finest golf courses in North Wales.
Designed as an initial 9 hole course by Tom Morris in 1900, the course was extended to an 18 hole course in 1909 in line with the designs of 5 times British Open Champion James Braid.
The course is unique in that it combines tree-lined parkland golf with links golf. The course will challenge even the best of golfers as well as ensuring that you get to experience golf in a fantastic setting.
After a testing but enjoyable round of golf, unwind in the clubhouse which is within yards of the sea with balconies that boast fantastic views over the heritage coastline of Cardigan Bay, the beautiful landscape that is the Llyn Peninsula and of course, the world class mountain ranges of Snowdonia. At Pwllheli, they have the course, location and clubhouse to make your visit an experience to remember. The club was formed in 1900 when the links were rented from Messrs Andrews & Sons, these original 9 holes were designed by Tom Morris of Hoylake, the course was extended to 18 holes in 1909 when the course architect was 5 times British Open Champion James Braid. The President of the Board of Trade David Lloyd George officially opened the extended course on the 1st of June 1909, the course measured 4490yds long with a par (bogey in those days) of 74.
In 1921/22 the club leased additional land and the course was extended to 5500yds, further alterations were made in 1935, with major changes being made between 1972 and 1975, when new 3rd, 4th, 12th, 13th, and 14th holes were made.
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“I play here a few times a year, have done for the past 26 years or so. I’ve been told how hard all the staff have worked to get the course in shape recently, and it’s definitely showing, the greens are fantastic, so much better than in previous years, love the course in general, with the mix of coastal holes and more inland holes, I played when the wind was blowing a little, so you need to score on holes 1-7 before you hit the wind off the sea on the 8th, my scoring was very average on the day, but I always enjoy the challenge, and a beer or cider after in the upstairs bar, chatting about what could have been looking over the sea, not a bad way to spend a bit of down time.”
“Great course, mixture of parkland then into links following the beach. Greens in excellent condition and running true, even some green grass on the fairways after all the dry weather. Great value for money for a thoroughly enjoyable course”
“Played a round whilst on holiday in North Wales. Interesting and varied course, excellent greens. Nice mix of links and parkland. Very good condition despite the heat we’ve had, playable and well defined. Dan the new pro very hospitable - thoroughly enjoyed the round in a challenging and picturesque setting. Bar also welcoming and good selection of ales, reasonably priced too. All in all, highly recommended if you’re in the area and different to other courses in the region.”