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Nefyn & District Golf Club
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The course is northwest of Birmingham, on the Wales coast. Golf was first played at Nefyn in 1907, and a round here borders on survivalism due to the extreme elements as well as the challenges of the course. Nefyn begins and ends on a narrow peninsula high above the Irish Sea, reminiscent of Old Head, with some Pebble Beach thrown in. There's a tee shot over a deep gorge on 13. On the 12th tee box, it looks as if you're driving off a cliff into the Sea with no hope of a fairway, but at once down off the tee, the fairway is revealed. Once on the green, the Ty Coch pub on Porthdinllaen beach might offer a worthy alternative to finishing your round. Probably one of the more unique, quirky courses in the British Isles, and an enchanting location along the Llyn Peninsula. J.H.Taylor and James Braid were both consulting architects in the design of the course in the 1920's.
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Posted by: Gilbert
Jun 2nd, 2010
One of the more scenic courses we played on our trip to the west. The personal highlight for me came at the 12th green – we’d lost a few balls by this point and were in need of a bit of respite, when Bryn, our host for the week, suggested a quick pint and a bite to eat before we pressed on. I was slightly confused as to where we’d be getting this, but Bryn led us down a small path to the foot of the cliffs where a pub awaited us. It was packed with golfers and locals, many of whom were sitting outside dipping their toes in the ocean; such was the good weather, so we joined them for what is without doubt the best half-way house I’ve ever experienced. If you’re ever at Nefyn, make sure you take a time-out at the 13th tee via the bar. It’ll turn any bad round into a good one!
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Posted by: EvanH
Apr 13th, 2010
Some of the more dramatic golf we played while in the UK, over clifftops over the Sea with excellent views and shot values. Not a great deal in the way of bunkering, the Irish Sea is in view throughout the round with 11 holes along cliffs edge. Twenty six holes in total here, not sure how they came up with that, but it was all enjoyable and quite an experience not to miss.
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Oct 5th, 2008
They call this the "poor man's Pebble Beach", and I would concur. The course offers fantastic views, but conditions can suffer a bit. Some superb holes along the cliff's edge with big elevation change. I would rate it a little below Conwy and St David's, but still worth a visit. The back 8 holes are the highlight of the course. A must play, but don't expect top shelf conditioning.