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Criccieth Tourist Information Service

Golfing Guide
the magnificent seven...

The Magnificent Seven: Great Golf Challenges

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Criccieth Golf Club
This is naturally the course of choice for local and visiting golfers staying in Criccieth. 18 holes with the added handicap of sheep on the fairways! Spectacular views of Snowdonia Mountains and Coast from the course. Facilities include club house, bar and catering.

Information: Tel: (01766) 522154 (club house)


Criccieth Golf Course is just one of "The Magnificent Seven"
The other six courses (all within a reasonable distance) are:

Abersoch Golf Club
Since 1902. 18 holes, par 69 *www*
Facilities include: club house, practice net, putting green, buggies & clubs for hire, lessons, meals, golf shop
Information Tel: (01758) 712622

Ffestiniog Golf Club
Established 1893. Nine holes, par 68
This must surely be the 'highest golf course in Wales' in its upland moorland setting in the Meirioneth Mountains, with spectacular views across the Vale of Ffestiniog to the Snowdon massif.
Information Tel: (01766) 762637

Harlech: Royal St. David's Golf Course
Established 1894. One of the oldest courses in the country, nestled in the sand dunes between Cardigan Bay and the Meirioneth Mountains. Facilities include golf shop, club house, practice ground, bar & restaurant
Information: Tel: (01766) 780182 (steward) 780857 (pro)

Nefyn & District Golf Club, Morfa Nefyn
Founded  1907 Eighteen holes, par 71
One of the most challenging courses in the country due to most of the holes being along high cliff-tops. Facilities include club house, club hire, lessons, pay & play, meals available, golf shop, practice area
Information Tel: (01758) 720966 (secretary) 720218 (steward) 720102 (pro)

Porthmadog Golf Club, Borth-y-Gest
Officially since 1905. Eighteen holes, par 71 *www*
Situated in Borth-y-Gest at the mouth of the River Glaslyn with Black Rocks Sands to one side, this is a popular course with locals and visitors alike. Facilities include club house with 2 bars, dining room, snooker room, lessons, golf shop, special packages
Information: Tel: 01766 514124 (secretary) 514037 (steward) 513828 (pro)

Pwllheli Golf Club
Founded 1900 Eighteen holes, par 69 *www*
Divided between links and parkland, the course is level backing onto the shoreline. Facilities include: club house with two lounges, dining room, bars, snooker room, lessons, meals, golf shop
Information Tel: (01758) 701644 (secretary) 701633 (steward) 612520 (pro)

see links page for web sites of clubs marked with *www*

The following courses are further afield:

Aberdovey Golf Club
Bala Golf Club
Betws y Coed Golf Club
Conway (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Dolgellau Golf Club
Fairbourne Golf Club
Llanfairfechan Golf Club
St. Deiniol Golf Club
Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club

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