GOLFING IN WALES
Order a free golfing brochure from the Welsh Tourist Board, which will provide you with more information on golf in Wales.
Golf has traditionally been closely associated with Scotland and, as a result, many golfers rush off to the famous courses there without thinking of the alternatives. Wales has some stunning golf courses in very pretty countryside and the climate is a great deal better than Scotlandıs, especially in the south-east, where Blaentrothy self-catering cottage is situated. This makes it the perfect location for a golf holiday in Wales.
Golfers travel from all over the world to visit Celtic Manor in Newport. Less than seven years after it was founded in 1955, it was chosen as the host course for the 2010 Ryder Cup. One of the most important golfing complexes in Europe, Celtic Manorıs three splendid courses are complemented by a £10,000,000 clubhouse and a floodlit golf academy. The courses were designed by the Robert Trent Jones family. Robert senior built golf courses in 600 locations the world over before returning to his roots and celebrating his Welsh nationality by concentrating his energies at home. He designed two of the existing Celtic Manor courses, the Roman Road and the Coldra Woods courses, before Robert Junior created the impressive and difficult Wentwood Hills course on the slopes overlooking the Usk Valley.
The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club is another prestigious club near Blaentrothy Holiday Cottage. One can safely call it the Rolls Royce of golf courses, as this was where the Rolls Royce engine was in fact built! Such big names as Greg Norman and Tony Jacklin have both enjoyed this testing course surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of the Monmouthshire countryside. Under the distant gaze of the Black Mountains and the occasional deer, this course has a rare tranquil atmosphere. The clubhouse is situated in the former workshop and garage of the 18th century house, which belonged to Charles Stuart Rolls, the early aviator and motoring pioneer.
The Marriott St. Pierre Golf, Hotel & Country Club near Chepstow is on what was originally the estate of St. Pierre of Caen, one of William the Conquerorıs most faithful lieutenants. As a reward for his loyalty he was given a domain overlooking the Severn Estuary which became the site of a 14th century manor house. It was here that King Henry V, who came from nearby Monmouth, stored the Crown Jewels during the battle of Agincourt. The house now forms the heart of the Marriott St. Pierre Hotel, and two golf courses were created around it amongst the ancient specimen trees in the 400 acres of beautiful parkland. St. Pierre has hosted the Dunlop Masters and the Curtis Cup and, in 1996, staged the Solheim Cup between the USA and Europe.
Three great golf clubs within easy reach of Blaentrothy Cottage. But there are many more to choose from. Click on the link to the Wales tourist Board Official site on the links page to find details of all the local golf clubs and courses.
