Gower Golf Club

Played here 3 years ago, conditions were very good however this time greens were in poor condition and bunkers were terrible, stoney, lacked sand, lots of weeds and poorly raked.

Course layout though is excellent with some very challenging holes. Would like to come back but course and clubhouse needs investment.

I live locally to Gower Golf Course. I used to play it often, almost considered joining in 2019, but I ended up in Pontardawe. I played Gower in 2021 in a team match. The course was in good condition, not what I recommend to someone but it was playable. I went down for the first time in two years yesterday and wow, it has gone down hill quicker than a putt on the 16th at Augusta. To start with, I wanted a bottle of beer, there was none in the fridge. The bar wasn’t even fully open, the male member of staff. Was not helpful at all. I went to tee off, the tee boxes were not cut low and not cut very well. The bunkers, as you will see below were horrific. They were full of stones and rocks. There is no sand in them at all. The bunkers look like the luftwaffe have had a good at them. I also, could not use the bathroom as there was no toilet roll, anywhere. Overall. A horrendous course and clubhouse. Do not play here. Don’t even go down for a pint. What a waste of time.

The course was in desperate need for the fairways to be cut, and we couldn’t differentiate between fairways and rough. Fairways were also full of daisy’s, combine this with the length of grass, made it very difficult to find our balls even when we hit them straight. This massively increased playing time! To top it off, there were 3 teenage girls messing about on a buggy, screaming loudly and being extremely irritating whilst we were coming down the 17th and 18th (they were not playing just driving around). Very frustrating all round, and if I wasn’t in a rush to get home I would have complained and asked for my money back!!

The course was in very good condition for the majority of the holes. Greens were very fast and nice to play on. We took a buggy out which was a great addition and it really helped us with some of the more hilly holes. Club house and facilities are great and the scenery is outstanding on the front 9. I will be back.

Course winter layout not clearly signed, flags were laid out on some greens and not in holes. It was bad weather which can’t be helped but I walked off after 8 holes because of the course not the weather.

The course was tricky , not the longest but some challenging holes. I loved the course , steep in places and not much room for error at back of the greens. The views were amazing and the members Very chatty and friendly . The only downside was the greens, spongy and patched in places . For the money well worth a visit

Really great staff and great members who are very helpful and friendly but the greens were very poor and made the experience very poor unfortunately.

Some challenging holes. Beautiful backdrops. Really friendly clubhouse and around the course. Played with 7 of my mates at 2 different tee times, overall really good course.

Great course - well maintained - great facilities and helpful staff - all players met on the green and in the clubhouse were very welcoming to us even as non regulars. Bit confusing on the winter tees having not played here previously but will definitely visit again for a summer game.

Played course for first time and unfortunately a few too many temps both greens and whole holes particularly 8and 17 . saw a couple of exceptional holes that were unfortunately closed on way around. Back 9 we’re far better than front 9

Gower GC has gone through a few changes over the years, but is now maturing nicely. Some challenging holes, some with stunning views over the Lougher estuary.

Reasonable green fees, and a nice club house and pro shop.

A little off the beaten track to find (give yourself time to find it!), but worth it to have the peaceful and tranquil surrounds.

Very busy on the day we went (Saturday Medsl day), but not unusual as most clubs do this

Recommended

Went to the clubhouse to pay for the round as the shop wasn’t open, the guy serving behind the bar wasn’t very helpful or friendly! The holes was ok, despite constantly having leaves and bits of tree on them! Not clear instructions of where to go either at some points of the course but the fairways were good in fairness. My only other issue was the rude older man who claimed he was the course manager and quizzed us we hadn’t paid even though having a scorecard(which we discovered was a winter scorecard) was enough proof and from that point it just seemed he was following us around.

Great welcome. Great weather. Great course showing some wear and tear. Overall fab.

Lovely course, wide fairways so can exploit your driver, easy to find balls, greens very fast so be aware

Booked this course as the pictures looked great - obviously taken some time ago. I was struck with how quiet the facility was. Looks like it could and probably was a great course and facility. I guessing COVID has played its part in its demise. Despite that, the welcome, or indeed lack of it is unforgivable and unnecessary, especially as the club obviously needs to retain and attract business. The chap in the pro shop could barely raise his head let alone smile and say good morning.

Well laid out but further cosmetic improvements are required.