Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

Royal Porthcawl was described as being one of the twelve finest courses in the world by the late Tom Scott, a leading writer on golf and former editor of Golf Illustrated. Since his day the club has acquired a large practice area and further improvements have been made to the course, developments which keep Royal Porthcawl firmly among the world's top golf courses. The status of the course is sustained by the many prestigious professional and amateur events held at the club over the years.

The course has a magnificent setting sloping down to the seashore. The absence of sand hills usually found on links courses enables the golfer to see the sea from every hole and to enjoy memorable views south to Somerset and Exmoor, and northwest across Swansea Bay to the Gower Peninsula. With holes facing into every point of the compass, the player is always tested by the wind and will probably need every club in the bag.

The status of the course is sustained by the many amateur and professional events held at the Club over the years. Among others, the Club has hosted The Senior Open, The Amateur Championship, Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, The Seniors Amateur Championship, European Team Championship, Home Internationals, Vagliano Trophy, Ladies British Open Amateur Championship, Dunlop Masters, Penfold, Ladies European Tour and Coral Classic.

The on-site Dormy offers accommodation for twelve. There are six single and three twin rooms. Each room is furnished with an en-suite bathroom, remote control TV with freeview, wireless internet and tea and coffee making facilities. The Clubhouse is probably nearer the high tide mark than any other in Britain. The 40ft tide, one of the highest in the world, means that the view is stunning and ever-changing. There are fully licensed bars and lounges and an excellent restaurant. The menu is varied and places emphasis on traditional cooking. After a good night's sleep and an excellent breakfast, the golfer can step straight onto the tee and at the end of a bracing day's golf he/she can enjoy a good dinner and another night's sleep... all without using their motor car.