
Pwllheli Golf Club Gwynedd
Located in the market town of Pwllheli in Gwynedd North Wales. This half parkland, half links Championship course was designed by Tom Morris of Hoylake and opened in 1900. There are superb views of Snowdonia and over Cardigan Bay, the Clubhouse is closer to the sea than any other Golf Clubhouse in the UK.
The first 9 holes were designed by Tom Morris of Hoylake in 1900 and ran along the sand dunes. The course was extended to 18 holes in 1909 when the course architect was 5 times British Open Champion James Braid. The then President of the Board of Trade, David Lloyd George officially opened the extended course on the 1st June 1909.
Pwllheli has often been described as a unique golf course with 9 holes being gentle parkland and 9 holes being a true test of links golf. The course measures 6,108 yards par 69 with a SSS of 70 for the men and 5,224 yards par and SSS of 71 for the ladies. The course is flat and is suitable for golfers of all ages and abilities. From the course and clubhouse, there are superb views of Snowdonia and over Cardigan Bay to the Cambrian Mountain range, and the Clubhouse is closer to the sea than any other Golf Clubhouse in the U.K.