Conwy Golf Club (Conwy, Wales)

Course Ratings

Conwy Golf Club (Conwy, Wales)

Course Info

Conwy Golf Club, Beacons Way, Conwy, North Wales, LL32 8ER

Blue Tees – Yards – 6910
Course Rating: 74.5
Slope Rating: 138
White Tees – Yards – 6667.
Course Rating: 71.9
Slope Rating: 121
Yellow Tees – Yards – 6476,
Course Rating: 71.0
Slope Rating: 119
Red Tees – Yards – 5817
Course Rating: 74.1
Slope Rating: 128

Price

Golf Course

Facilities

Hospitality

Overall Experience

Golf Course

A lot of people I have spoken to have always praised Conwy Golf Club with high compliments. Obviously, any course that has hosted the Curtis Cup, must be of a high standard. This course certainly delivered more. Being day one of a three-day trip, excitement was high ready for a three days golf on some of the best courses in Wales.

This course sits on the coast, right in view of the Great Orme, so wind was going to be key for the difficulty of the course. Fortunately, there was more of a gentle breeze than a wind.

Playing off the yellow tees, there was a general mixture of holes. A few pars 4 was playing quite long depending on the breeze, but with four par 5’s in a six hole stretch in the middle of the round it allows you to make your score there and pick up what you can on the rest. There are also some great looking par 3’s on the course which even for high handicappers give you chances to make the green. Off the Blue tees (Championship) at playing nearly 7000 yards, I could imagine it is a difficult course to score, even for very good golfers.

The condition of the course was very good. Obviously, being a links course, there was a lot of rough areas but the definition from the rough to the fairway was obvious. The rough wasn’t as punishing as it could be but keeping the ball on the fairways would considerably lower your score as there was a lot of bushes your ball could go into if wayward.

The greens, as is usual with links courses, were fairly big. Putting wasn’t overly difficult in terms of they weren’t overly sloppy or even that quick. It felt like they were due a cut the next morning. They were still very good, but I think there was more potential in them.

There is little doubt, this is a high-quality course and it potentially had even more in the tank to be even better.

Facilities

There were a few different practice facilities at the club. Just next to the first tee is a fairly large range area for both visitors and members to use. Balls were available to purchase at the pro shop in batches of 30. For players who have never played there before, it wasn’t obvious where the range area was because it is hidden round the corner as you walk to the first tee.

Outside the clubhouse, there are chipping and putting areas. Over to the left of the 18th green, there were two chipping areas, one with a bunker on it and one without. When we arrived, the greenkeepers were cutting the greens that were used for the chipping areas. That was a good thing to see, as most clubs tend to just leave them unmanicured as players tend to just hit a few chips before their round. Because it is well looked after, it would allow players to spend considerable time practicing.

The putting green was situated right behind the 18th green and in front of the balcony of the clubhouse. It wasn’t the biggest green, but it was an accurate representation of what the greens were like on the course.

If I was a member of this course, it would have all the facilities to go down and practice each department of your game and not necessarily have to go and play the course.

Hospitality

The Conwy Pro Shop experience was very impressive. The shop itself was considerably spacious and was very well stocked with both men and ladies clothing and equipment. There were also different makes of clothes, so much so, I purchased a ping half zip myself for a very reasonable price. The club is also very aware of the number of visitors they get, as there was a section dedicated to souvenirs, such as balls, ball markers etc. The shop also stored course guides, which the pro behind the desk told me they had just started to trial. As I have said before, the guides are so valuable for visitors who have never played there before. I also met two pros in the shop who were very friendly and very helpful and added to the positive experience. Another positive from the course was the starting hut. The marshal who spends his day looking after the course and being the starter was incredibly friendly and helpful and wished us the best for the weekend.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions, I never had a chance to have a look around the clubhouse, except for the locker room, which had facilitated showers and was in pristine condition. However, the clubhouse is visible from walking down the 18th, as there is a balcony in which you can sit on and look out over the course, which in the summer months would be quite pleasurable.

Price

As we played a late afternoon tee, we only paid a twilight fee, which was a very generous £30.00. The amount we paid was an absolute steal as this course is worth it and so much more. A normal green fee in the week is £50.00, which I would say is incredible value for money, for the quality of course you play.

Whilst there were no obvious advertisements for memberships, I did find a number of different options to become a member at Conwy. The highest rate is a mere £815.00 before a joining fee, which is a very reasonable amount and anyone who lives nearby will surely consider. The club also offers a second club rate at £450.00, for players who may live further afield but may play a couple times a month. There are also rates for seniors, younger people and juniors, as well as a sociable membership for people who may not play golf but want to use the facilities.

Experience

A course that must be played by anyone who loves golf. The course is of a high standard and obviously is a real test of your skills especially in difficult conditions. Not only is the golf enjoyable but the views you get from both sides of the course are superb. Throw in how much the course costs and this certainly is a must go for golfers.

Who This Course Is For

Final Verdict

Best for: Golfers who love coastal links golf and want a high-quality test with great scenery.

Also great for: Visitors looking for strong value (especially twilight) and golfers who enjoy a mix of scoring chances and longer par 4s.