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Nefyn & District Golf Club
Nefyn & District Golf Club
There ' s something extra special about playing golf by the sea and most golfers to the British Isles want to play some links courses when they visit. All the classic coastal ingredients are here in abundance- inspiring ocean views, crashing waves, rumpled fairways, undulating greens, tricky pot bunkers and a taste of salt in the sea air- the type of place where the golfing forefathers once strode the sheep-cropped turf with their hickory clubs and gutta percha golf balls. When it comes to playing golf by the sea, the majority of golfers will think of Scotland ' s Ayrshire coast, Ireland ' s west coast or perhaps England ' s Lancashire coast- but what follows is a journey to a lesser-known region, one that embraces a cluster of challenging seaside courses along the north-west coast of Wales between Nefyn on the Llŷn Peninsula and the thriving little harbour resort of Aberdovey further down the coast- 75 miles of top-notch golf with a uniquely Welsh seaside flavour.
NEFYN & DISTRICT Dramatically positioned on cliff tops at the foot of the Porthdinllaen headland, that juts out from the Llŷn Peninsula into the Irish Sea, Nefyn & District Golf Club is the Welsh equivalent of Ireland ' s Old Head of Kinsale, but much more affordable to play. This spectacular cliff-top layout is a unique 27-hole course with sea views from every hole, consisting of the 18-hole, par-71 Old Course and the 9-hole par-71, New Course. The run of holes on the Old Course from the 12th onwards along the peninsula, played into a howling wind with fairways and tees perched above secluded coves and tiny inlets on one side, and a sandy beach on the other, will live long in the memory regardless of your score or the weather. If you fancy a quick pint before the final three holes, then take the footpath after the par-4 15th that leads down to Porthdinllaen Beach to enjoy a pint at the Ty Coch Inn with marvellous views across the bay to Mount Snowdon. nefyn-golf-club. co. uk
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