Ranked #57Wales

Royal St David's Golf Club

Harlech, Gwynedd

Nearest Airport

Manchester (MAN)

145 km · ~130 min transfer

Airport Transfer

≈ €100

One way, taxi/shuttle

Hotel per Night

GBP 80–150

Castle Cottage Hotel

3-Night Estimate

≈ €560

Transfer + hotel + green fee

About the Course

Royal St David's Golf Club at Harlech is one of the most dramatic settings in world golf. The course lies between Tremadog Bay and the great dunes of Morfa Harlech, with Harlech Castle — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — looming above and the Snowdonia mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Founded in 1894 with early involvement from Harold Finch-Hatton, the course plays as a par 69 measuring 6,551 yards, but the mountain winds and the psychological effect of the castle ensure it plays much harder than its card suggests. Royal St David's has hosted the Amateur Championship, the Home Internationals, and other prestigious events. Remarkably, it has never been possible to see the sea from the course, despite its coastal setting.

Gallery

Course Highlights

Harlech Castle backdropSnowdonia viewsPar 69UNESCO World Heritage proximityAmateur Championship host

Awards & Recognition

Amateur Championship host
Home Internationals host

Visitor Information

Guest Policy: Open to visitors. Very welcoming. Advance booking recommended in summer.

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Best months to visit

Where to Stay

Castle Cottage Hotel

A charming hotel in Harlech village beneath the castle, ideal for the links.

1km from course

GBP 80–150

per night

Where to Eat

Royal St David's Clubhouse

On-site

Traditional clubhouse hospitality with views of Harlech Castle.

Welsh