In united Kingdom, Wales is not the best known country for golf, but it has the highest concentrations of great golf courses when comparing with total numbers which is almost 200 golf courses.
The country has wonderful golf courses in the North and in the South. The South is easier to access with all the major cities, but in the North, they are sometimes a little far away which makes them even more special.
The hosting of the Ryder Cup in 2010 was an excellent opportunity to show the world what golf in Wales is like.
Key points:
- Almost 200 Golf courses
- Largest number of links courses (links courses are built along the seaside, sandy soil and drain easily, laid out naturally with bumps and slopes, narrow fairways and deep bunkers).
- The country of the 2010 Ryder Cup at the superb Celtir Manor Golf Resort
- One golf course in the top 100 in the world: Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in the South of Wales
- Easy access by plane anywhere in the world
- Short distance by car to all great golf courses
- Strength of the Euro compared to the Pound
- Warm greeting from Welsh people
- Wide range of activities
- Beautiful scenery
- Vast cultural background
