Golf Monthly

HIDDEN GEMS ~ WALES

Porthmadog

GF Round: £45wd, £50we

The two nines at Porthmadog could not be more different and combine to make a most compelling and scenic adventure.

Established in 1905, it is home to a remarkably distinctive and varied course. While the front nine and 18th are parkland, the links holes in between are packed with fantastic drama and fun, as well as stunning views as you roller-coaster your way through the dunes. Just north of – and yet remarkably different from – Royal St David’s, Porthmadog opens in a relatively gentle manner, albeit with a tricky stream on the first two holes that demands your attention. You then cross the road to play seven attractive parkland holes. As engaging and enjoyable as they are, they in no way

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Golf Monthly

Golf Monthly2 min read
The North
Travel beyond the major conurbations of Lancashire and Yorkshire and the north of England generally becomes more sparsely populated and, arguably, more beautiful. There’s no shortage of fine and hugely enjoyable golf of all kinds in Cheshire, Lancash
Golf Monthly9 min read
Family FORTUNES
Ryan Fox finally believes he deserves “to be mentioned in the same breath” as the other sporting icons in his family. Fox’s father, Grant, achieved legendary status in rugby-mad New Zealand as the fly-half who inspired the All Blacks to triumph at th
Golf Monthly2 min read
Sublime Scheffler unbeatable at Augus a National
Scottie, congratulations on winning your second Masters title. Can you sum up how it feels? It’s hard to put into words how special this is. It was a long week, a grind of a week. The golf course was so challenging, and to be wearing the Green Jacket

Related Books & Audiobooks