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Dinas Powys Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course at Golf House, Old Highwalls, Dinas Powys in the Vale of Glamorgan. The club was conceived in 1912 after 38 acres at Highwalls Farm became available and formally opened on 2 May 1914 with a nine-hole course. Two-time Open champion Willie Park, Jr was engaged for design advice, while the club's own history credits first professional and groundsman Harry Prosser as the main practical force behind laying out the original holes.
An additional nine holes were created in 1921 with assistance from five-time Open champion James Braid. The current men's course measures 5,595 yards and is generally listed as par 68, while the club gives 5,031 yards for the ladies' course. Natural drainage allows year-round play.
The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 68, 5,595 yards. Designed by Willie Park, Jr and James Braid, the course originally opened in 1914. It is semi-private, welcoming both members and visitors. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar, Function Rooms, Golf Buggies, Golf Trolleys.
Six Dinas Powys residents met at The Rise on 20 September 1912 to begin forming a golf club. The availability of 38 acres at Highwalls Farm provided the practical opportunity. By late 1913 the proposal had attracted 150 gentlemen and 50 ladies, and the club took possession of the fields on 2 February 1914.
The committee hired Willie Park, Jr to advise on the original design, but the official club history says first professional and groundsman Harry Prosser was perhaps the greater practical force in laying out the nine holes. The compact modern course continues to place greater emphasis on distance control and accurate iron play than raw length.
The nine-hole course formally opened on 2 May 1914. During both World Wars some fairways were converted to potato production. In 1921 a further nine holes were created with assistance from James Braid, establishing the 18-hole course.
The club's early competitive history includes E. R. Tipple reaching the semi-final of the English Amateur Championship in 1928.
Dinas Powys remains a member club with regular visitor and society access and year-round play supported by naturally free-draining ground.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor | ||
| Visitor Monday-Thursday | £35 | Published rate valid until the end of October 2026. |
| Visitor Friday-Sunday | £40 | Published rate valid until the end of October 2026. |
| Weekend | ||
| Member Guest Weekday or Weekend | £25 | Published rate valid until the end of October 2026. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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