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Royal St David's Golf Club
Harlech, Gwynedd, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 69 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Links
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About Royal St David's Golf Club
Royal St David's Golf Club is an 18-hole links at Harlech in Gwynedd, North Wales, set beneath Harlech Castle with views across Tremadog Bay to the Lleyn Peninsula and the peaks of Snowdonia. Harold Finch-Hatton and William Henry More laid out the course, and Harry Colt later adjusted the bunkering. It plays to par 69 and measures 6,629 yards. The front nine is flatter and the back nine moves into the dunes. The card has five par 3s and long par 4s, and the greens are large.
- Nearly eighty championships have been played here, including Ladies European Tour and European Seniors Tour events.
- Events at the club have included five past Open and Masters champions.
- Golf Digest includes the course in its list of the best courses outside the United States, and Golf World places it second in Wales.
- The clubhouse has views of the castle and the mountains.
History of Royal St David's Golf Club
Royal St David's was established in 1894 beneath Harlech Castle, and Finch-Hatton and More produced the original routing. In 1925 Harry Colt adjusted bunkers on the links. The club has since hosted nearly eighty championships.
Signature holes at Royal St David's Golf Club
The 7th and 8th are back-to-back par 5s. The final five holes loop through the dunes. The short par 4 16th is ringed by bunkers.
When to play Royal St David's Golf Club
Visitors are welcome throughout the golf season, so book your tee time well ahead. The links is exposed to wind off the bay.
Playing Royal St David's Golf Club: tips
Bring a valid handicap certificate, since the club asks visitors for one, and book in advance through the club's online booking system. The club has an on-site Dormy House for overnight stays. The club's phone number is +44 1766 780361. Walking is allowed, and trolleys and buggies can be hired.
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Royal St. David's Golf Club, Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, LL46 2UB
Harlech, Gwynedd, United Kingdom
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal St David's Golf Club
Can visitors play Royal St David's?
Yes. Visitors are welcome through the season by advance booking, and they should carry a handicap certificate.
Can I stay at the club?
Yes. The club has a Dormy House on site, so a visiting group can stay on site.
What is the course layout like?
It plays to par 69 with five par 3s and two par 5s, the 7th and 8th. The card also has long par 4s.