Tour spectacular Nefyn & District Golf Club in Wales

When people ask me about the most scenic courses in the world that aren't insanely expensive to play, the first course that comes to mind is Nefyn & District Golf Club in Wales. Located on a remote and exposed part of north Wales, this club has a ciiffside landscape that rivals Pebble Beach and Old Head. Summer 18-hole green fees are £53 on the weekdays for 18 holes, while day passes can be had for £65-75. A day pass may be a good idea as there aren't many courses nearby and the views don't get old. There is also more than 18 holes here: a Blue, Red and Point nine. The Point holes, which make up most of the most spectacular (albeit quirky) holes at Nefyn & District, receive a good deal of pedestrian traffic and these holes are not open at all times to golf.

Another clever aspect to the experience is a small beach town below the point holes that even has the small Ty Coch Inn, which serves up pints to thirsty golfers who don't want to wait for their round to end. For those curious, yes, the clubhouse has some pretty splendid views of its own.

The courses of North Wales are a little more spread out and tough to get to, but they are charming, relatively affordable and personify the off-the-beaten-path allure of links golf in the British Isles. A North Wales golf tour might also include courses like Royal St. David's, Aberdovey and some clubs closer to Nefyn like Pwllehi or Abersoch.

You can read my review from my visit to Nefyn & District back in 2008 here, or simply bask in some of the beautiful photography, much of it from Getty images legendary photographer David Cannon.

Wales Stay & Play Package

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WALES | Enjoy 5 nights' accommodations at Y-Branwen in Harlech and Coldra Court in Celtic Manor and 5 rounds of golf at Aberdovey, Royal St. Davids, Pennard, Royal Porthcawl, and Celtic Manor 2010.