The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex returns to Royal Porthcawl in 2017 and it's going to be a star-studded event with the likes of Colin Montgomerie, Tom Watson and Miguel ngel Jimnez. Founded in 1891, Royal Porthcawl has a rich history and has hosted many prestigious tournaments. After a good night's sleep and an excellent breakfast, the golfer can step straight onto the tee.
Royal Porthcawl hosted its first Senior Open in 2014 and the event was a the huge success. Visitors are invited to indulge in a post match drink in the clubhouse where they have a variety of rooms to choose from. Royal Porthcawl is recognised as the Number 1 golf club in Wales with an outstanding links course to rival any throughout the world.
Royal Porthcawl hosted its first Senior Open in 2014 and the event was a the huge success. Visitors are invited to indulge in a post match drink in the clubhouse where they have a variety of rooms to choose from. Royal Porthcawl is recognised as the Number 1 golf club in Wales with an outstanding links course to rival any throughout the world.
Services
Golf club hire is available for 39 and includes a stand bag, 1 driver, 1 fairway wood, 1 hybrid wood, a set of irons (4-PW), 3 wedges and a putter. All clubs are Titleist models (putters are Scotty Cameron) with a choice of graphite and steel options available. If you require a hire set please call in advance to make a reservation.
The practice facilities comprise of an expansive grass range, a choice of two putting greens, chipping area and five hole par three Academy Course. Those in search for a more comprehensive warm up will find the driving range approximately 300 yards in the direction of the eighteenth tee. Golf balls are to be collected from the Professional Shop and users can travel by foot or vehicle to the designated range car park.
Weekday rates include a complimentary Welsh breakfast or two course lunch between 8am and 3pm. Weekend rates are for golf only. During the summer months we also have a Sunday Twilight rate which is 105 for 18 holes after 3pm. We also have a Dormy Package which is 180 which includes two rounds on two consecutive weekdays, overnight stay and breakfast.
Slow play is unacceptable and visitors are encouraged to play at a brisk pace. Visitors are asked to be aware of other players and to let all faster groups through without delay. Mobile phones may only be used in the car park or in adverse weather in the clubhouse foyer. Visitors must present a handicap certificate or CDH lifetime ID to the professional shop whilst they are signing in prior to their round.
Royal Porthcawl overlooks the Bristol Channel on the Glamorgan Coast between Cardiff and Swansea. Take the A4229 south to Porthcawl. At the first roundabout go straight across and at the second roundabout by the Esso filling station, take a right. At the 3rd roundabout on the outskirts of Porthcawl, turn right.
Reviews (9)
David McMillan
Oct 13, 2021
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Mike Thomas
Oct 01, 2021
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Following reading and hearing a lot of good reviews about this course, I booked and paid for a round at Royal Porthcawl with my girlfriend.
The excitement of playing such a well thought of course was extremely short lived however, as whilst the scenery was simply stunning and the majority of the course was in decent condition, the greens and surrounding areas were simply awful.
The greens were diseased, and were very bobbly as a result of these patches. Also, the grass on the greens was extremely long, due to the club letting them grow out to recover from heavy green maintenance which was carried
The excitement of playing such a well thought of course was extremely short lived however, as whilst the scenery was simply stunning and the majority of the course was in decent condition, the greens and surrounding areas were simply awful.
The greens were diseased, and were very bobbly as a result of these patches. Also, the grass on the greens was extremely long, due to the club letting them grow out to recover from heavy green maintenance which was carried
Caroline Davies
Sep 01, 2021
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Andy Connolly
Aug 11, 2021
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Ioana Preoteasa
Oct 25, 2020
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Julie G.
Dec 13, 2019
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Great along by rest bay as they have a easy walking boardwalk as you can see in the photo, its great for people who have walking difficulties and wheel chair friendly and a lot of lovely benches to sit and take in the view.
There are toilets a mobile food and drinks they are building a new visiting centre should be finished this summer..
Car Park is pay and display disable free.
Car Park shuts at 7pm but if your car is still in there you can still get out after that time.
There is a RNIL there.
Great beach for surfers and body boarders but the sea at Rest Bay does have strong rip currents
There are toilets a mobile food and drinks they are building a new visiting centre should be finished this summer..
Car Park is pay and display disable free.
Car Park shuts at 7pm but if your car is still in there you can still get out after that time.
There is a RNIL there.
Great beach for surfers and body boarders but the sea at Rest Bay does have strong rip currents
OGruffo
Oct 01, 2019
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Gareth Evans
Sep 08, 2019
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Sn D.
Jul 03, 2019
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Fantastic links course. Demanding but fair, just don’t venture any further than the semi-rough.
We stayed in the Dormy House and after a great Welsh Breakfast, enjoyed a Sunday morning tee time and some very generous weather. It was late October and the perfect conditions coincided with Wales v France, so the course was maybe a little quieter than usual.
We had great service from the team in the clubhouse and from the pro shop and used the excellent practice facilities before going out.
The course itself was in great condition, greens were true although a bit slow for our liking. In fairness
We stayed in the Dormy House and after a great Welsh Breakfast, enjoyed a Sunday morning tee time and some very generous weather. It was late October and the perfect conditions coincided with Wales v France, so the course was maybe a little quieter than usual.
We had great service from the team in the clubhouse and from the pro shop and used the excellent practice facilities before going out.
The course itself was in great condition, greens were true although a bit slow for our liking. In fairness
