Clwb Golff Porthmadog
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Clwb Golff Porthmadog

18 holes • Par 71 • 5,741m • Slope 123

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About Clwb Golff Porthmadog

Clwb Golff Porthmadog is an 18-hole course at Morfa Bychan in Gwynedd, established in 1905 and associated with James Braid. Its unusual character comes from the contrast between its two halves: the outward nine is predominantly heathland in character, while the inward nine moves onto more traditional links terrain. The current white course is par 71, measures 6,278 yards and is rated 71.3 with a slope of 123.

Men's yellow tees measure 5,965 yards at 69.4/121, while the ladies' red course measures 5,364 yards and is rated 71.7/115. The club publishes complete hole-by-hole scorecard data for these configurations. Porthmadog is open to visitors and provides practice and hire facilities alongside its clubhouse.

The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 71, 5,741m (6,278 yards), course rating 71.3 and slope rating 123. Designed by James Braid, the course originally opened in 1905. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Practice Ground, Practice Net, Putting Green, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Clubhouse.

History & Design

1905
Opened
James Braid
Architects
Links
Course Style
Heathland outward nine and links inward nine
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Origins

Porthmadog Golf Club was established in 1905. James Braid is credited with the course design, but available evidence does not support describing him as the founder of the club itself.

Did You Know?
The course changes character markedly at the turn, moving from heathland terrain to links ground.

Design Philosophy

The routing is notable for the contrast between its two nines: the opening half is predominantly heathland while the second nine has traditional links characteristics.

Today

The club maintains an 18-hole par-71 course with officially published WHS ratings and complete scorecard data.

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Facilities

Practice GroundPractice NetPutting GreenBuggy HireTrolley HireClubhouse

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Green Fees

Fee TypePrice
Visitors - Weekdays£60
Visitors - Weekends£70
Member's Guest - Weekdays£30
Member's Guest - Weekends£35
Juniors (Under 18) - Weekdays£30
Juniors (Under 18) - Weekends£35
GREEN FEES£10 – £20

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Course Design

Architect & designers

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James BraidDesigner

James Braid (1870–1950) was a Scottish professional golfer—one of the famed ‘Great Triumvirate’ alongside Vardon and…