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Pennard Golf Club
Pennard Course
Pennard Course holds a distinguished position in Welsh golf. It is a links course in the sky above the Gower Peninsula. Located in Swansea, Wales, this course is set on a links landscape shaped by wind, sand, and ground play, complemented by a cliff-top plateau exposed to the elements and offering stunning sea views. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Wales, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Pennard Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
links · 18 holes · Par 71 · 5,900 m · 1896
At a glance
Pennard Course holds a distinguished position in Welsh golf. It is a links course in the sky above the Gower Peninsula. Located in Swansea, Wales, this course is set on a links landscape shaped by wind, sand, and ground play, complemented by a cliff-top plateau exposed to the elements and offering stunning sea views. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Wales, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Pennard Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
Pennard Course is located in Swansea, Wales. The course unfolds across a links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and ground play, further enhanced by a cliff-top plateau that is exposed to winds and offers expansive maritime views. This geographical overview should be supplemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le links dans le ciel de la péninsule de Gower.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 71, and measures approximately 5900 meters from the back tees. The course effectively utilizes its links/clifftop environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.pennardgolfclub.com/