27 holes · Visitors welcome

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

Porthcawl, Bridgend · United Kingdom

A links on a gentle slope down to the shore, with sea views from every hole, and a par-three Academy course for practice.

The courses

CourseHolesParLengthDesignerOpenedType
The Links18links
Academy Course9

Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.

Visitors

Visitor availability is greatest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Practice and lessons

  • Grass driving range
  • Two putting greens
  • Chipping area
  • Nine-hole par three Academy Course

Clubhouse

  • Dining room seating up to 70
  • Bar
  • Golf shop

Tournaments

  • Walker Cup
  • Ladies Open Championship
  • Curtis Cup
  • The Amateur Championship
  • The Senior Open Championship

Good to know

  • Dormy House accommodation available
  • Dress code applies in the dining room

Short on time

  • Academy Course: 9 holes
Sources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14