Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

A grand Welsh links course facing the Bristol Channel. Located in Porthcawl, in the Vale of Glamorgan region, this course is set on a links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and ground play. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golf experience unique to Wales, with its history, architectural choices, its relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Championship Course because it is on its personal list of courses played or absolutely to be played. Championship Course is located in Porthcawl, in the Vale of Glamorgan region of Wales. The course unfolds on links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and ground play. This geographical interpretation must be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the dominant exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.

Grand links gallois face au canal de Bristol.

The course utilizes a links-style environment to orchestrate its angles, hazards, and green approaches. The course comprises 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees.