Llandrindod Wells Golf Club
Heathland

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

18 holes • Par 69 • 5,269m

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About Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club is an 18-hole upland course above the Welsh spa town. The present course was laid out by six-time Open champion Harry Vardon and formally opened in 1907, with later alterations by five-time Open champion James Braid. The white course measures about 5,762 yards and plays to par 69.

It is notable for being bunkerless and for its exposed, undulating terrain. The club provides a driving range, putting green, professional shop, clubhouse and catering. Published ratings include 68.5/110 from the white men's tees, 67.5/107 from yellow and 71.2/121 from the red women's tees.

The course is an 18-hole heathland golf course. It plays to par 69, 5,269m (5,762 yards). Designed by Harry Vardon, the course originally opened in 1907. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving range, Putting green, Pro shop, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Conference facilities, Bar, Function Room, and 3 more.

History & Design

1907
Opened
Harry Vardon
Architects
James Braid
Redesigned By
Heathland
Course Style
Bunkerless upland Vardon and Braid course
Known For
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Origins

Golf in Llandrindod Wells began in the late nineteenth century as part of the spa town's visitor economy. A nine-hole course was laid out near the Pump House Hotel in 1889. A new course on higher ground was subsequently developed, with Harry Vardon engaged to design the layout.

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Did You Know?
The course is notable for having no bunkers.

Design Philosophy

Vardon's brief was associated with using the elevated site and its extensive views. The resulting routing follows naturally undulating upland ground rather than relying on constructed hazards. James Braid subsequently altered the layout.

Recognition

The club has received modern recognition in Welsh and British course rankings, including praise for its unusual bunkerless architecture.

Today

The course remains an 18-hole par-69 layout and retains the unconventional, exposed character established by its early architects.

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Facilities

Driving rangePutting greenPro shopClubhouseRestaurantConference facilitiesDining AvailableBarFunction RoomMembership AvailableFull MembershipJunior MembershipCountry Membership

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Winter Adult 18 Holes£401 November to 28 February, 2026/27 published rate.

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Course Design

Architects & designers

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Harry VardonDesigner

Six-time Open champion and golf-course designer. Vardon visited Kingussie in 1907, examined land across the River…

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James BraidRenovated

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