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Welcome… North Wales is often described as a mythical place, steeped in history – where the mountains roll dramatically down to meet the sea. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty including 6 world heritage sites, medieval castles, rivers, mountains, chapels and churches! The golf courses are stunning and we have hand picked the best with a recurring theme: VACATION

Varied, Affordable, Convivial, Accessible, Testing, Inspiring, Original and Notorious. Quite simply, the region offers choice, value and a warm welcome for all visiting golfers. With a mild climate and good soil structure the visitor can enjoy all year round golf. Between November and March lower rate green fees and reduced price packages are normally available. Let us help you create a great vacation to North Wales. Though it may be your first visit, we are sure that it will not be your last. With a distinguished record in providing affordable, quality and award-winning golf breaks, Wales Golf Holidays looks forward to helping you with your golf holidays plans. Please take time to browse our carefully selected packages and call us on Freephone 0800 083 2983, International +44 (0) 2920 610010 or email us on [email protected] Remember, we are only too happy to customise and fine-tune any package to meet your individual requirements. Good golfing and see you on the fairways.

Ian Richardson and Mark Pearce Directors of The Wales Golf Holiday Company

Golf in North Wales Here are the 4 areas in which to enjoy your golf:

Llandudno

Holyhead

Bangor

Conwy Mold

Caernarfon Llangollen

Golf Coast: Links and parkland golf for the enthusiast. Llyn, Snowdonia & Cambrian Coast: Mythical, muscular and magical golf with drop dead gorgeous backdrops! Isle of Anglesey: Get away from it all golf. Borders: Enjoyable parkland golf with vistas to match. THE PACKAGES IN THIS BROCHURE: All prices quoted are correct at the time of publication, based on golf in the summer months, mid week, 2 sharing and inclusive of VAT at standard rate. Weekend, evening meal and single occupancy supplements will apply. Advertised packages may be subject to change without notice.

WALES

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Royal St David’s

- Stop Press 3 new packages to savour: We are pleased to announce the launch of three exclusive North Wales packages new for this year:

Menai Straits Golf: St Deiniol, Henllys Hall and Caernarfon GC’s have come together to form a new cluster with local hotels in Bangor, Beaumaris, and Caernarfon. The emphasis is on enjoyable and affordable golf with 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds.

From just £140 per person North Wales Championship Links: Arguably the most prestigious golf break in Wales with the finest links golf courses joining forces. 2 nights B&B and 3 rounds of championship links golf at Conwy, Nefyn and Royal St David’s GC’s.

From £210 per person Llyn Special: 2 nights B&B at The Plas Isa Hotel, Criccieth with 18 holes at Abersoch, Pwllheli and Porthmadog GC’s.

From £170 per person

Bull Bay

"These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow." Sam Snead

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Golf Coast

North Wales GC

Maesdu GC Llandudno Prestatyn GC

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With a microclimate of its own, the North Wales Golf Coast provides a perfect setting for all year round golf breaks. The ideal place to base yourself is the Victorian town of Llandudno or neighbouring Conwy.

Conwy GC

Conwy

Abergele GC

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Bangor

Hotels

Wrexham

▶ The Esplanade Hotel, Llandudno Golf-friendly hotel on The Promenade with reasonable all year round rates. This 2* hotel with golfers bar and 60 en suite bedrooms has its own car park. N LY ▶ The Quay Hotel and Spa, Conwy Cool sophistication resonates through this chic Spa Hotel. Listed in the Luxury collection of Great Hotels of the World.

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Llangollen Snowdonia

Golf Courses ● Abergele GC Founded 1910 and designed by Hawtree this parkland course is of muscular proportions at over 6500 yards par 72. This is a mostly flat course with strong par 4’s and a sting in tail! Greens to savour if you have a good putting stroke!

Abergele

● Conwy GC This truly magnificent links is set on land between mountains and the sea. An awesome test of golf with a nail-biting finish that befits its status as an Open Championship qualifying course. At 6650 yards par 72, this is finger-licking good for all links enthusiasts. ● Maesdu GC A challenging mixture of championship parkland golf with a hint of links offers various threats from tee to fairway and fairway to green. A venue for early European Tour events, Maesdu, at 6545 yards par 72, offers a true test for all golfers.

Conwy

● North Wales GC Founded in 1894, Sir Henry Cotton described North Wales GC as a “gem”. At 6287 yards par 71 it is a unique course with each of the holes on the back 9 having its own character. Our favourite, back-to-back par 3’s aptly named Hello and O’Hell! ● Prestatyn GC Championship links with strong holes throughout. Water hazards come into play on some early holes and the last few holes present a stern examination of one’s golf game. 6800 yards par 72. ● Other recommended courses: Rhuddlan GC, a well established 6500 yard parkland course offering a good test of golf. Rhos on Sea GC, recent developments have much improved this 6000 yard par 69 good value course.

Golf Coast packages

Prestatyn

Bargain Bunker:

You may wish to tailor your own golf break but here are some choice packages to whet your appetite.

2 nights DBB at the Risboro Hotel, Llandudno playing 18 holes at North Wales GC, Prestatyn GC and Rhos-on-Sea GC.

Classy Conwy:

Amazing value from £145 per person

2 nights B&B at the Quay Hotel & Spa, Conwy and 18 holes at both Conwy GC & Maesdu GC.

From £210 per person Links Unlimited: 2 nights B&B at the Esplanade Hotel, Llandudno playing Prestatyn GC, North Wales GC and Conwy GC.

From £175 per person

"Golf is a day

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spent in a round of strenuous idleness." William Wordsworth

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Royal Town of Caernarfon GC

Llyn, Snowdonia & Cambrian Coast

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Abersoch GC

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Portmadog GC

Pwllheli Pwlleli GC

Snowdonia

Royal St David’s (Harlech) GC

Follow in the footsteps of the Romans, Saxons and Normans! Whilst meandering down the fairways you may spot a castle or two that were built to protect our golf courses!!! This truly is golfing heaven.

Aberdovey GC

Hotels ▶ Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon 3* hotel with over 100 bedrooms, The Celtic Royal Hotel, has an art-deco bar, noted restaurant and leisure facilities. Perfect base for golfing breaks in Snowdonia. ▶ The Plas Isa Hotel, Criccieth 3* family-run, comfortable hotel overlooking Cardigan Bay with 12 bedrooms, a small bar and restaurant. Ideal for small golfing parties.

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Golf Courses ● Aberdovey GC Aberdovey is a classical links golf course from designers James Braid and Herbert Fowler. A traditional championship course with mischievous holes throughout its 6445 yards par 71 – it deserves its high ranking in the world’s best courses. ● Abersoch GC The original 9 links holes, designed by Harry Vardon, date back to 1907. The extension to 18 holes offer a mix of links/parkland which, though not long at 5819 yards par 69, provide for enjoyable game. ● Nefyn & District GC Simply stunning – Cliff top links dating back to 1907 and Wales’ answer to Pebble Beach. Nefyn’s new course is sizeable at 6548 yards par 71, whilst its little sister, the Old (peninsula) course is 6201 yards. When playing the latter, avoid the temptations of the Ty Coch pub and savour the momentous as well as the quirky holes on the point. ● Porthmadog GC Another vintage golf course in a beautiful Snowdonia coastal setting, Porthmadog (a delightful 6363 yard par 71 gem) was shaped by James Braid. Compile your score on the heath land front 9 and hang on during the traditional links back 9 where bravery and good shot making are required in abundance. ● Pwllheli GC The gentle parkland holes start you off and settle you down before the rigours of the traditional links set in. Gorse, rough, careful bunkering and slick greens confer danger for errant shots on this 6000 yard par 69 course.

Porthmadog

● Royal Town of Caernarfon GC What a lovely place to play golf… Caernarfon is set on gentle meadow land and though only 5891 yards par 69, provides for an interesting and enjoyable game of golf. Take time to enjoy the views of the Menai Straits and the Snowdonia mountains. ● Royal St David’s (Harlech) GC In most golf writers’ top 50, the Royal is quite simply outstanding. Another classic from the Harry Shapland Colt stable at 6500 yards par 69 and, by the way, add to that wind, bunkering, blind shots, narrow fairways, dunes, punitive rough, undulating approaches to greens and the sss of 73, Royal St David’s is a true classic. This golf course, we suggest, is a must. ● Other recommended courses: St Deiniol GC, a James Braid course founded in 1906 where accuracy is a necessity. Borth & Ynyslas GC, a traditional links designed by Harry Shapland Colt and one of the oldest courses in Wales.

Llyn & Snowdonia packages Pick and mix to suit your taste or here are some choice packages which we know won’t disappoint.

Caernarfon Classic: A golf package infused with good golf. 2 nights DBB at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon playing 18 holes at the Royal Town of Caernarfon GC, Nefyn GC and St Deiniol GC.

From £205 per person Aberdovey Dash: Here’s one for the links golfer! 2 nights B&B at the Dovey Inn, Aberdovey playing 18 holes at Royal St David’s GC, Aberdovey GC and Borth & Ynyslas GC.

From £175 per person

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Royal St David’s

Isle of Anglesey

Bull Bay GC Llandudno Holyhead GC Holyhead

Retreat to Anglesey and enjoy get-away-from-it-all golf.

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Anglesey GC

Hotel

Conwy

Henllys Hall GC Bangor

▶ Carreg Mon Hotel, Llanfair PG Family-run country hotel with 29 en-suite bedrooms. Amongst the many facilities are cocktail bar, restaurant, 3 acre garden – all within easy access to the Menai Straits..

Golf Courses

Pwllheli

Snowdonia

● Anglesey GC Anglesey GC at Rhosneigr is an unspoiled natural links with sheep for company. Mainly flat, albeit with surprisingly few level lies, this 6800 yard par 71 course, with its sandy soil and good drainage, is playable all year round. ● Bull Bay GC Bull Bay GC on the northern tip of Anglesey is worth the travel time. Herbert Fowler used the natural contours and features of the land when he designed this little belter. It’s only a 6200 yards par 70 but Bull Bay offers climbs and falls, twists and turns, lefts and rights, valleys and plateaus, rocks and gorse, joy and despair, all in equal measure.

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● Henllys Hall GC Created in 1996 this 5800 yard par 71 course is set in mature parkland in an elevated position with stunning views of Snowdonia. Natural hazards predominate with trees, streams and ponds punishing errant tee shots. ● Holyhead GC Another James Braid course this 6000+ yards par 71 is a little jewel, renowned for excellent putting surfaces. Accuracy rather than length is key to compiling a good score here. If you like a heathland challenge come and enjoy this fine golf course.

Bull Bay

Henllys Hall

Holyhead

Bull Bay

isle of Anglesey package: There are different locations and hotels to choose to use as a base, central to the island’s golf courses is The Carreg Mon, Llanfair PG.

Anglesey Ace: 3 nights B&B at The Carreg Mon Hotel and playing Bull Bay GC, Holyhead GC, Anglesey GC and Henllys Hall GC. Holyhead

"I'm not

From £250 per person

feeling very well, I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course!" Groucho Marx

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Llandudno Conwy

Borders Golf

Bangor

M53 A55

Old Padeswood GC

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Wrexham GC

Mold GC Padeswood & Buckley GC

The North Wales borderlands have dramatic scenery and a pleasing assortment of parkland golf from the renowned, to the known through to hidden gems.

Vale of Llangollen GC Llangollen

Wrexham Henlle Park GC

Snowdonia

Hotels

Llanymynech GC

▶ Oriel Hotel, St Asaph The Oriel is a 4* country hotel which has been totally refurbished and is a short stroll from the village. Bar, restaurant and leisure facilities with stylish bedrooms make this a great location. ▶ Royal Hotel, Llangollen This 33 bedroom hotel has been sympathetically and attractively restored to its former glory. Centrally located on the banks of The River Dee, this is the perfect base for your Borders golf break.

Golf Courses ● Henlle Park GC A parkland course with quality greens, natural hazards and 2 loops of 9 holes. As varied as it is interesting, Henlle Park at 6000 yards is a fine par 69 course to relish during your golf break .

Llanymynech

● Llanymynech GC Where the young Ian Woosnam honed his game as a junior, Llanymynech is an upland course with some outstanding views and several very testing holes. This 6047 yards par 70 is a genuine test of golf where wayward shots can see your ball disappear over a cliff! ● Mold GC Mold, at a modest 5500 yards par 69, is nonetheless an awardwinning, undulating course maintained with care and attention to detail. Welcoming, challenging and inspiring with magnificent views of The Clwydian mountains. ● Old Padeswood GC Old Padeswood is characterised by a tantalising variety of holes, some with ditches and streams and some with undulations through open yet tranquil parkland. Standing tall at 6700 yards par 72, Old Padeswood will present you a good challenge.

Vale of Llangollen

for those on a break in the North Wales Borders. Try and enjoy the fiendishly difficult holes that run along the River Dee!

● Padeswood & Buckley GC Golfers enjoy Padeswood & Buckley with its gentle undulations through wooded parkland and water a key hazard on several holes. This 6000 yard par 70 course will be suit golfers of all abilities.

● Wrexham GC This course is a delight and with no two holes alike is considered one of the best parkland courses in North Wales. At 6233 yards par 70 it is a good test for all that tee it up.

● Vale of Llangollen GC This relatively flat but truly inspiring parkland course is of genuine championship status. Weighing in at over 6500 yards and par 72, The Vale of Llangollen is a real challenge and a must

● Other recommended courses: Northop Park GC, Set in 250 acres of mature parkland a testing 6500 yard par 72 course. Pennant Park GC, in an area of natural beauty and good challenge with equally good vista.

Borders golf packages Here are 2 popular packages though please note other hotels and locations can be sourced to suit individual preferences.

St Asaph Eagle: 2 nights B&B at Oriel Hotel playing 18 holes at Rhuddlan GC, Denbigh GC and Northop Park GC.

From £160 per person Llangollen Royal: 2 nights B&B at the Royal Hotel playing 18 holes at the Vale of Llangollen GC, Henlle Park GC and Wrexham GC.

From £170 per person

Vale of Llangollen

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Walter Hagen

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Conwy

Porthmadog

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Prices correct at time of publication. Packages subject to availability and based on two people sharing a room.