Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club

The course and its history

Golf was probably first played in Wales on this spur of land, the Morfa, in 1869, when three Scotsmen laid out a few rough holes. In 1875 members of Royal Liverpool had a course laid out by their professional, Jack Morris, nephew of Old Tom Morris. Conway (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club was formed on 30 June 1890, making it the third oldest club in Wales, and Morris extended the course to 18 holes in 1895, the year the club helped found the Welsh Golfing Union. The links was taken for military use in the First World War and closed from 1914 to 1919. Today it is a par 72 of up to 6,910 yards. From 26 to 28 August 2021 it hosted the Curtis Cup, which the United States won 12.5 to 7.5.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Book visitor tee times online through the club's BRS booking page or by calling 01492 592423. Visitors can play on weekdays and Sundays, and on Saturdays from 2pm in the main season; there is no Saturday visitor play in winter. A deposit per person is required for all bookings. Reciprocal and North Wales County Card rates are available on weekdays, and visiting club captains and PGA, BIGGA and GCMA members get one courtesy round a year, which must be requested when booking.

Getting there

The club is on Beacons Way, on the Morfa just west of Conwy town and its castle, a World Heritage Site.

Highlights

• Club formed in 1890; golf on the Morfa since 1869
• Hosted the 2021 Curtis Cup
• Par 72, up to 6,910 yards
• Views of Conwy Mountain, the estuary and the Great Orme

Good to know

• Visitors play weekdays, Sundays and Saturday afternoons in season
• No Saturday visitor play in winter
• A deposit is required for every booking
• Courtesy rounds for visiting captains must be requested when booking

Frequently asked questions