There are very few links golf courses in the UK that match Royal Porthcawl Golf Club for quality, making it the perfect golf venue to include in the itinerary for your golf break to South Wales. Ryder Cup captain and former Masters champion Ian Woosnam, and legend Tiger Woods are just two of the names from the golfing arena that have put their abilities to the test on this historic golf course.
Royal Porthcawl is a classic links golf course that won’t disappoint. Idyllically positioned on the Glamorgan coast with panoramic views to Exmoor and Somerset in the South, this championship golf course will test even the best of golfers. The open layout means that the golf course is left exposed to the strong prevailing winds, and with a hole facing in every direction, all clubs in the bag are likely to be needed. At just over 7000 yards Royal Porthcawl isn’t for the faint-hearted - with strong winds present on every hole and a tough layout, even the best of golfers will struggle to score well here.
Golfers based at Mercure Swansea Hotel will be in good stead to travel to all of the excellent nearby courses that Swansea has to offer. Within 45-minutes, you could be playing at a number of top 10 Welsh layouts, including Royal Porthcawl, Ashburnham and Pennard.
The 3-star Mercure Swansea Hotel is perfect for families and groups, where all your accommodation needs will be met during your golf break. Choose from five different room types which include a classic room, superior room, privilege room, classic family room and a standard classic room with two single beds. All rooms come with coffee making facilities, flat screen TV and an en-suite bathroom as a standard.
When you’re not enjoying the comforts of your rooms then why not enjoy a drink in the bar, indulge in some of the delicious food at the Brasserie, or perhaps use the health club and gym facilities. The Brasserie Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a large menu that includes steaks, burgers, salads, and fine wines.
