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Golf
holidays in west Wales, Ceredigion
and Cardiganshire. The most notable
feature of the county of Ceredigion is the crescent shaped coastline...the
Bay of Cardigan. Take a golf break in Ceredigion and you may be lucky enough
to see the the dolphins and seals frolicking in the bay. Indeed, in the
summer of 2005, pods of Dolphins over 1000 strong were seen sweeping through
the clear waters of the Bay
Borth
and Ynyslas Golf Club, Borth, Ceredigion, Tel: 01970 871202
Borth Golf Club is in the centre
of the Cardigan Bay crescent, just below Aberdyfi. It is an 18 hole championship
links golf course, 5 miles from the university town of Aberystwyth. Set
on the estuary of the River Dovey the beautiful scenery may distract you
from the golf ! Indeed part of the course nestles in the dunes of Ynyslas
in the Dovey Valley Nature Reserve, and is an area of special scientific
interest. The history of the club goes back to 1885 and is today a WGU championship
course.
Aberystwyth
Golf Club, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2HY. Tel:01970 615104
Situated on the edge of the town of Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Golf
Course is framed by the picturesque views of the town centre, the coastline
of Cardigan bay, and the Welsh hills. With a history going back to 1911,
the course was designed by Open champion Harry Vardon. This is a spectacular
meadowland course and the fairways and greens are always in excellent condition.
Visitors are always welcome. More
information and pictures of Aberystwyth >
Penrhos
Golf Club, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, SY23 5AY. Tel: 01974 202999
The superbly designed 18 hole championship length golf course provides
a challenge for even the most competent golfer and there is also a 9 hole
golf course and driving range. The clubs professional is there to provide
help, tuition and lessons. The country club also has an excellent golf and
sports shop.
Cilgwyn
Golf Club,
Llangybi, Ceredigion, SA48 8NN. Tel: 01570 493286
Set in a lovely valley, the holes use the natural features of the land.
There are 9 holes and a large practice ground and putting green.
Cardigan
Golf Club, Gwbert-on-Sea, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR. Tel 01239
621775
Cardigan Golf Club is on the lower half of the Cardigan Bay crescent
near to Pembrokeshire. The club's history goes back to 1895 and, from modest
beginnings, has evolved into a fine championship course that has hosted
WGU championships. The Club welcomes visiting golfers by prior arrangement.
It is actually located three miles from Cardigan at Gwbert on Sea with fantastic
views of Cardigan Bay, the Teifi estuary, the Preseli Hills, and on a clear
day the Lleyn Peninsula. The course provides a good test of golf for players
of all levels, and should you have an off day you may still enjoy the beautiful
landscape, and if you are really lucky you might witness the pods of dolphins
swimming up Cardigan Bay.
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