Conwy Golf Club, also known as Conwy Caernarvonshire, is the only championship-length course in North Wales.
Aa relatively flat links that builds towards an exceptionally tough finish, It has hosted both the seniors and ladies tours, as well as the Curtis Cup, and is always well received.
Rugged, uncompromising and natural, you get what you deserve here and when the wind blows it becomes fearsome. Generally you have a feeling of space but on the closing stretch the gorse encroaches and creates an awesome challenge in the winds of the Caernarvonshire coastline.
Its seaside character is apparent from the start, the second a par 3 nestling in the dunes, the third curving along the shoreline, followed by holes running parallel to each other to the turn.
The quality of this challenging links is a result of mid-1970s front nine alterations by Frank Pennink, and early 1980s back nine alterations to five holes by Brian Huggett and Neil Coles to allow for the building of the A55 tunnel, aimed at easing traffic problems on the road between Chester and Anglesey.
History
Golf began in this area in 1869, the original designer of Conwy Golf Club being Jack Morris, nephew of Old Tom Morris. Two World Wars had a profound effect on the Morfa Peninsula and the course was almost lost after the First World War. Stabilisation was only achieved against sand-blow by the planting of huge areas of marram grass on what are now the 7th, 8th and 9th.
Laid out in the shadow of Conwy mountain, many holes overlook the estuary towards Llandudno and Anglesey. Conwy has played host to several important championships throughout its history. The European Tour held the Martini at Conwy in 1970, with the Ladies European Tour holding the S4C Wales Ladies Championship four decades later.
The European Legends Tour has also visited Conwy on numerous occasions, while the European Amateur Team Championship and the Ladies British Open Amatuer Championship have called Conwy home during their histories.
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What makes Conwy Golf Club special?
Douglas Adams’ three paintings from 1893 – ‘Difficult Bunker’, ‘The Putting Green’ and ‘The Drive’ – are all based on the links at Conwy. Just be thankful that your scorecard there won’t paint any pictures.
Lying in the mouth of the River Conwy and nestled in the Caernarvon Mountains, the course’s views are stunning. But not only does the course offer a superb vista; the bar, restaurant and lounge have panoramic views of the golf course, Conwy Mountain, and the Conwy Estuary to the Great Orme in Llandudno.
Where does it rank?
154th in GB&I, 5th in Wales, 1st in North Wales
Where is it?
Conwy Golf Club is located on the northern coastline of Wales, with Morfa Beach wrapping its way around the northern boundary of the course. The North Wales Expressway runs to the south, providing those driving with easy access to the venue.
Get in touch with Conwy Golf Club
For more information about the club and course, visit their website or call them on 01492 593400.
You can play Conwy on the NCG Top 100s Tour this year!
- Register now to play in our 2024 Conwy event on August 23rd here.
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