Golf Breaks & Holidays in South Wales
South Wales golf holidays combine championship golf with easy access, resort-style accommodation and a more developed leisure scene. The region suits golfers looking for high-quality courses, comfortable hotels and straightforward travel from much of England.
With courses spread across coastal and inland settings, South Wales works well for short breaks as well as longer multi-round stays.
- Wide selection of high-quality golf courses across the region
- Established golf resorts, including Celtic Manor, alongside course-adjacent hotels
- Access to the Gower Peninsula, known for its coastal scenery
- Strong choice of luxury and upscale accommodation
- Long sandy beaches and dramatic coastal views
- Home to Royal Porthcawl, widely regarded as Wales’ leading golf course
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About South Wales Golf Holidays
South Wales offers a varied golf holiday experience, combining traditional links courses, inland championship layouts and well-established resort golf. With straightforward access from much of England and compact travel distances within the region, it suits golfers looking for quality courses alongside comfortable accommodation and practical itineraries.
Among the region’s standout courses, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club is widely regarded as the leading course in Wales, delivering a classic links test shaped by coastal conditions. Nearby, Pennard Golf Club offers a contrasting clifftop layout overlooking Three Cliffs Bay, while inland championship courses such as St Pierre – Mathern Course provide a different style of golf within easy reach of the coast.
Accommodation in South Wales ranges from course-adjacent hotels to larger resort-based stays. Options include The Dormy at Royal Porthcawl, which sits beside the links, and city-based hotels such as Mercure, Swansea, offering convenient access to golf and local amenities.
For golfers looking for a resort-based stay, Celtic Manor Resort is the most established option, offering multiple championship courses alongside extensive hotel and leisure facilities.
The Vale Resort, located just west of Cardiff, provides a more compact stay-and-play experience with two contrasting championship courses set within the Vale of Glamorgan.
Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club offers a further resort option close to the England–Wales border.
With its mix of high-quality courses, varied accommodation and accessible location, South Wales provides a flexible and well-rounded option for golfers planning a Welsh golf holiday.
FAQs
Discover answers to common questions about golfing holidays in South Wales
South Wales offers a strong mix of championship links, inland courses and resort golf, combined with easy access from England and compact travel distances.
South Wales is home to respected courses such as Royal Porthcawl, Pennard and a number of established inland championship layouts.
Yes. The region has several resorts offering on-site golf and accommodation, making it ideal for short breaks and group trips.
South Wales is easily reached by road and rail from much of England, with good motorway links and direct train services to Cardiff and Swansea.
The main golfing season runs from spring through early autumn, when weather conditions and daylight hours are most favourable.
Compared to many UK golf destinations, South Wales often provides a good balance of course quality, accommodation choice and overall value.
South Wales tends to suit golfers looking for a wider choice of courses, resort-based stays and easier access from England, while North Wales appeals to those seeking traditional links golf in a quieter setting with more dramatic natural scenery.
Golf Breaks
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Golf Courses in South Wales
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Golf Hotels in South Wales
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Championship Golf on the South Wales Coast
South Wales offers a strong concentration of championship-standard golf courses, many of which regularly feature among the highest-ranked layouts in Wales. The combination of rolling countryside and rugged coastline has shaped a diverse range of courses, many offering open views and natural challenges throughout the round.
Royal Porthcawl is widely regarded as the leading course in Wales and has hosted major professional events, providing a traditional links test influenced by coastal conditions. Elsewhere in the region, courses such as Pennard Golf Club, set above Three Cliffs Bay, and Ashburnham Golf Club, known for its classic links design, add further variety. Inland options, including Machynys, introduce a different style of championship golf within easy reach of the coast.
Whether based at a resort or touring multiple courses, South Wales provides a flexible and rewarding setting for golfers seeking high-quality courses within a compact and accessible region.
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