A classical and romantic links, Aberdovey is set enchantingly within Snowdonia National Park and at the mouth of the Dovey estuary.
There are an abundance of quirky features including wooden railway sleepers courtesy of the railway line which skirts the inland section of the course.
You need every club in your bag at Aberdovey as the conditions and the variety of holes present a diverse range of challenges.
History
Aberdovey Golf Club emanates history. “If one dare write about Aberdovey at all, one must begin by letting Bernard Darwin through on the way to the first tee”, wrote Patrick Dickinson in his book, A ‘Round of Golf Courses’. “For this links is ‘his’, and is all and more than one would expect from a writer and golfer of such style; for it is both a ‘classical’ and ‘romantic’ links”.
There aren’t many places in the world that can say their course has been designed and influenced by three of the greats. James Braid designed the original layout, with Harry Colt and Herbert Fowler making changes over the years.
It was here that Ian Woosnam honed his trade and the club has played host to a number of top tournaments such as The Welsh Seniors’ Championship. When the wind blows it becomes an even greater challenge with its numerous and sometimes hidden hazards.
What makes Aberdovey Golf Club special?
In the modern clubhouse, relics of bygone eras can still be discovered, including a set of clubs used on the course in around 1882.
Another esteemed former member Bernard Darwin described the course as the one that his “soul loved best of all the courses in the world” and it is not difficult to see why.
Where does it rank?
82nd in GB&I, 3rd in Wales, 2nd on the West Coast of Wales
Where is it?
Aberdovey is located on the western coastline of Wales, just outside the town of Aberdyfi, and sitting just off the A493. There are views across the water to the Ynyslas Sand Dunes and the Ynyslas National Nature Reserve. Manchester, Liverpool John Lennon, Birmingham and Cardiff Airports are all within three hours of Aberdovey.
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Get in touch with Aberdovey Golf Club
For more information about the club and course, visit its website or call them on 01654 767 493.
You can play at Aberdovey on the NCG Top 100s Tour in the 2026 season!
- Book your spot to play at Aberdovey on the NCG Top 100s Tour on May 26th, 2026 here.
- You can also play at Royal St David’s in our West Wales Swing – check that out here.
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