Cardiff Golf Club, Cyncoed

The course and its history

The club was formed in 1921 on farmland in north Cardiff, and its first professional, Robert Walker, helped design the original layout, which opened in 1922. Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood visited in 1928. Where2Golf describes gently undulating, tree-lined parkland, at 6,150 yards and par 70 from the back tees. The club has hosted the Welsh Professional Championship several times and has produced many Welsh Amateur champions and internationals, including five-time Welsh Amateur champion H.C. Squirrell. The amateur course record of 65 is held by S.P. Jones. The club says Top 100 magazine voted it one of the top 20 courses in Wales, and Golf World ranked it 39th in Wales in 2025.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors book tee times online through the club's booking system, and groups can call the professional's shop. Visitors must hold an official handicap and follow the dress code. Register at the professional's shop when you arrive. On Saturdays only guests playing with a member are allowed. On the course, shirts must be collared and tucked in, golf shoes are required, and jeans, tracksuits, trainers and cargo shorts are not permitted.

Getting there and nearby

The clubhouse is on Sherborne Avenue in Cyncoed, a residential suburb in the north of Cardiff, within the city boundary. The clubhouse includes the Sherborne Restaurant, and the club also runs society and corporate golf days.

Highlights

• Founded in 1921; course opened in 1922
• Tree-lined parkland within Cardiff
• Has hosted the Welsh Professional Championship several times
• Host to national and county championships

Good to know

• Visitors must have an official handicap.
• Saturdays are for members' guests only.
• Register at the professional's shop on arrival.
• Collared shirts tucked in and golf shoes required; no jeans, trainers or cargo shorts.

Frequently asked questions