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Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Conwy, Conwy, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 72 · Visitor green fees vary by season and time of day; no single published figure · Links
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About Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
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Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club is a par 72 links on the Morfa, at the mouth of the River Conwy in North Wales. The ground is fairly flat with gentle undulations, and gorse lines many of the holes. It is an Open Championship qualifying venue.
- The Curtis Cup was played here in August 2021, and the United States beat Great Britain and Ireland 12½ to 7½.
- The European Amateur Team Championship came to Conwy in 2009.
- The Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open has also been played on the course.
- The club is the third oldest in Wales, formally founded on 30 June 1890.
History of Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Golf was first played on the Morfa in 1869 by three Scottish golfers. In 1875 Jack Morris laid out a course there, and after the club was formed in 1890 he extended it to 18 holes in 1895, the year Conwy joined the Welsh Golfing Union. The First World War closed the course from 1914 to 1919. In the mid-1970s Frank Pennink redesigned the front nine, and in 1983 Brian Huggett and Neil Coles reworked five holes on the back nine.
Signature holes at Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
The 5th is a long par 4 and is rated the hardest hole on the course. The 7th, also a par 4, is played from an elevated tee with views out to sea.
When to play Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Conwy is a links that can be played all year round.
Playing Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club: tips
Visitors and societies are welcome at Conwy, and corporate days can be arranged. A driving range, chipping area and putting green are available for warming up before a round.
— Weather at Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
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Visit Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Beacons Way, Morfa, Conwy LL32 8ER
Conwy, Conwy, United Kingdom
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Why were five holes redesigned in 1983?
Brian Huggett and Neil Coles reworked five holes on the back nine in 1983 after the A55 Expressway was built across part of the Morfa.
Did the Second World War change the course?
Yes. Construction of the Mulberry Harbours in the war took the ninth green.
What can you see from the course?
Conwy Mountain rises on the south side, and across the estuary you can see the Great Orme and Anglesey.