3 and 4 Day Itineraries

Create the perfect golf break in Wales, with good quality accommodation and some 200 golf courses to choose from Wales is the golfing destination.

Whether you’re planning a golfing holiday or just a day trip we’ve put together some sample itineraries for as a guide. Search for accommodation in the region of your chosen golf course and create that perfect break.

These are suggestions only - sections can be combined with each other or additions made to create your own personalised tour.

Gastro Golf – South-West Wales (3/4 days)

Fairyhill Itinerary We’re in sea-washed Wales where seafood doesn’t get much better. Start off at Newport Links Golf Club on Pembrokeshire’s rugged north coast. It’s a gem of a course with wonderful views across Newport Bay. In Newport itself, Llys Meddyg is a fashionable boutique bolthole with great food (you must try the scallops). The funky, foodie ambience is quite similar at the award-winning Grove at Narberth in south Pembrokeshire. Stay here before or after playing at Tenby Golf Club, reputedly the oldest club in Wales and certainly one of our finest links courses. Then it’s off to the Gower Peninsula and Pennard Golf Club, the remarkable ‘links in the sky’ overlooking beautiful Three Cliffs Bay. Stay at Fairyhill, an intimate country house hotel with outstanding food that proudly proclaims its local provenance.

Gastro Golf - Mid Wales (3/4 days)

Tyddyn Llan Intinerary Golf in the green heartlands of Wales involves succulent tastes from local farm-fresh produce like world-class Welsh mountain lamb. First stop has to be Bala on the gateway to Snowdonia. Spectacular mountain views are guaranteed at Bala Golf Club’s 10-hole hilltop course, 1,000ft above sea level. Post-golf, foodies are in for a special treat at Tyddyn Llan, Llandrillo, where top Michelin-starred chef Bryan Webb can’t stop winning awards. Day two may well be the ultimate golf-and-gastro combo – play at Harlech’s famous Royal St David’s championship links, and eat (and stay) at Castle Cottage where Glyn Roberts cooks heavenly food. Then head south to Cradoc Golf Club, a superb, sweeping parkland course with views of the Brecon Beacons, and stay at Felin Fach Griffin, one of Wales’s leading gastropubs.

Gastro Golf - North Wales (3/4 days)

Gastro Itinerary Combine great food and great golf on this trip. Start off at the friendly Caernarfon Golf Club with its stunning mountain and sea views, then sample Rob John’s equally stunning cuisine at nearby Rhiwafallen restaurant with rooms. Next stop is the Llŷn Peninsula, so it has to be Nefyn, the breathtaking headland course that’s literally out on a limb. Another place you won’t want to miss is Plas Bodegroes, Pwllheli, a small, arty Georgian hotel with a legendary restaurant. Chef Chris Chown was one of the first in Wales to kick off the culinary revolution, and he’s still leading the way. Then it’s over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and the flat but challenging links course at the Anglesey Golf Club, Rhosneigr. Stay at Ye Olde Bull’s Head, Beaumaris, where the food (to paraphrase Michael Winner) is as historic as the surroundings. Seafood in the stylish Loft restaurant is a must.

Go Gower (3 days)

Langland Itinerary Golf on the Gower Peninsula just west of Swansea comes with specacular sea views. Play Pennard, the ‘links in the sky’ perched on a clifftop. The little resort of Langland Bay is one of the prettiest on Gower. The same can be said for its golf club, another south-facing clifftop course with far-reaching views across the Bristol Channel in one direction and the Brecon Beacons in the other. For more of a flavour of the north of the peninsula head for the Gower Gower Golf Club, a parkland-style course set in rolling countryside.

Based at Swansea – Play: Gower, Langland and Pennard. For further details, see Golf on Gower.

Bordering on Brilliant (3 days)

Old_padeswood_itinerary You don’t have to travel far from the Midlands or North West for for some golfing gold, Welsh-style. Northop Country Park, just 12 miles from Chester, is a relative newcomer (founded in 1993), yet its stunning championship course offers classic parkland golf. There’s more of the same at the lush, undulating Rhuddlan Golf Club in the Vale of Clwyd, an excellent test of golf regularly used for County and National Championship Events. Up for a challenge? Then head for Old Padeswood Golf Club in Flintshire’s picturesque Alyn Valley – yet another undulating parkland course which has what’s reputed to be one of the most difficult opening holes in North Wales.

Based at Northop Golf and Country Club – Play: Old Padeswood, Northop and Rhuddlan

High and Mighty Golf (3 days)

Llanymynech itinerary Ian Woosnam likes it here. He's biased, mind you, for he learned to play at lofty, cliff-backed Llanymynech, where the view fom the 12th is one of the most magnificent you'll see anywhere. Other high and mighty courses in this untouched borderland region include Llandrindod Wells. Harry Vardon built this involving course, so you'll have to take time off to appreciate the stunning scenery. Just up the road - and the figurative word is up - is mountainous Welshpool, rated to be the hardest on the legs, but well worth it. Its perched on the roof of the world on Golfa Hill (a strange coincidence - nothing to do with golf as far as we can make out).

Based in Welshpool - Play: Llanymynech, Llandrindod Wells and Welshpool

Pars and Spas (3 or 4 days)

Spa itinerary Great golf + gorgeous spas = the perfect pairing. Play some of the best courses in the world (including the famed Ryder Cup Twenty Ten) and then luxuriate in spas that are also world-class. It’s such an irresistible prospect that men, as well as women, have been known to take the plunge. Book into The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, for the ultimate combo of pars and spas. Other clubs that take their rest and relaxation as seriously as their greens and fairways include the Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, the Marriott St Pierre at Chepstow, Bryn Meadows in the South Wales Valleys and the Nicklaus-influenced Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country Club at Llanelli. It’s also easy to mix-and-match – stay at swish hotels like St Brides Spa, Saundersfoot and play courses in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.

Don’t use just one base for this one Soak up a spa every day (they’re all close together): Celtic Manor, The Vale, Marriott St Pierre, Bryn Meadows, Machynys and St Brides Hotel (with golf at Tenby)

Cardiff, The Capital of Wales (3 Days)

Visitors to Cardiff are infected by the enthusiasm and success of Cardiff’s vibrant cultural, shopping and business life and fascinated by attractions such as its castle and the Cardiff Bay regeneration. The city’s striking new self-confidence is perfectly expressed by the magnificent new Millennium Stadium - home to Welsh rugby. Elsewhere, great pubs, friendly wine bars, restaurants and attractive cafes are ideal places to linger and relax in-between sight-seeing, shopping and golf. There are no less than 18 courses in and immediately around the city.

Based in Cardiff - Play: Radyr, Whitchurch, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Cregiau, Peterstone and Cottrell Park.

Heart of Mid Wales (3 Days)

One of the most tranquil area of Wales traffic free roads, rolling hills, home to the Red Kite all complemented by excellent tee time availability and a warm welcome at the clubs.

With its narrow streets and quaint shops, Brecon is the natural focal point for the wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a has a good accommodation base as has the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells only 40 minutes away.

Based in Llandrindod Wells or Brecon - Play: Cradoc, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells

Historic Harlech and Llyn Peninsula (3 Days)

There can be few more dramatic backdrops in golf than at Royal St David’s where the renowned links lie in the shadow of Harlech’s magnificent battlements. To the north west, the holiday magnet of the Llyn Peninsula offers golf of the highest pedigree – James Braid and Tom Morris designed Pwllheli, whileHarry Vardon shaped Abersoch. Porthmadog and Criccieth were created by the same influences. The Llyn also boasts Nefyn & District, one of the most beautifully located courses in Britain.

Based in Criccieth - Play: Royal St David's in Harlech, Porthmadog, Abersoch and Nefyn

The Isle of Anglesey (3 Days)

Anglesey’s coastline is an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” – a shoreline of charming little resorts, sandy beaches, rocky headlands and sheltered harbours.

The ancient Isle of Anglesey was early on the golf scene with Anglesey, Holyhead and Bull Bay courses - the last named being a particular favourite of David Lloyd George.

Based at Trearddur Bay or Beaumaris - Play: Holyhead, Bull Bay, Anglesey GC, Henllys Hall GC

Mid Wales Coast (3 Days)

If it's tranquil, stress-free golf you desire, Mid Wales has it for you - rolling green hills, stunning coastline and excellent tee time availability. Golf of some form was played alongside the sea at Borh & Ynyslas for many years before the game became organised while Aberystwyth offers some stirring golf and some wonderful views over this university told. South of Aberystwyth, Penrhos is a perfect base with two courses, family-run clubhouse and swimming pool. The famous links at the lovely seaside resort of Aberdovey have become almost a golfing mecca thanks to awe-filled recommendations down the years from such as Bernard Darwin and Ian Woosnam.

Based at Penrhos, near Aberystwyth - Play: Penrhos, Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey

North Wales Coast (4 Days)

A bustling holiday area blessed with a good amount of quality golf courses and accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. The area has fine views of mountains and coast with castles and gardens in abundance. The elegant Victorian resort of Llandudno is served by three fine courses while further east are the long established links of Prestatyn. Just inland is Rhuddlan as well as Northop Park.

Based in Llandudno - Play: Conwy (Caernarvonshire), Llandudno North Wales, Llandudno Maesdu, Prestatyn, Northop, Vale of Llangollen

Porthcawl, Vale of Glamorgan and Heritage Coast (3 Days)

A heritage coastal area of Wales with three magnificent links golf courses, one of which is the prestigious Royal Porthcawl course.

The Vale Golf Hotel and Country Club is the perfect place to base yourself to sample these fine courses the hotel already has an excellent 18 hole course and the Spring of 2003 is sees the opening of the new championship course of 7520 yards a course to test the best.

Based at the Vale Golf, Hotel and Country Club - Play: Royal Porthcawl, Southerndown, Pyle and Kenfig, Vale Golf Club

South East Wales (4 Days)

Golf in Wales begins as soon as you cross either of the two Severn bridges - the old bridge deposits you at the gates of the Marriott St Pierre (venue for the 1996 Solheim Cup) and from there can be taken the road to Newport and Celtic Manor Resort (home of the 2010 Ryder Cup) or the beautiful Wye Valley route to Monmouth and a selection of outstanding courses.

Based at the Celtic Manor Resort or Marriott St Pierre - Choose from the following clubs: Marriott St Pierre, Celtic Manor Resort, Monmouthshire GC, Rolls of Monmouth GC

South West Wales (3 Days)

A wealth of castles and glorious beaches all make up the splendid Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the area offers a range of accommodation from country house hotels to guest houses and villa rental. It is officially recognised that the first club was formed amid the sand dunes near the medieval wall of Tenby in 1888 although the club has recently gained an impressive neighbouring course at Trefloyne and in addition to the fine courses adjoining the old county town of Carmarthen there are some excellent holiday tests varying from the mixed terrain of the Milford Haven club to the elevated nine-holer at St David’s City.

Based in Tenby - Play: Tenby, Milford Haven, Cardigan, Newport (Pembs)