Course is in immaculate condition, with the greens and fairways firm and fast even in march. First 3 holes follow the coast, into wind, before turning inland and uphill on 4 and 5. 7 is a 110Y par 3 about 10 yards wide surronded by 7 bunkers where par is a good score. 8 can play up to 150 yards longer than the 470 on the scorecard. 9 turns back towards the inside of the loop, before 10 drops back down the hill. 11 is another good par 3 with 12 requiring a good tee shot to get it running on top of the hill as otherwise left with a long way in. 13-18 is the best stretch of the course, with13 being a strong risk reward drive and prominent cross bunkers on 15 and 16. 17 has been redesigned to use the old chipping green and extend the tees, adding over 50 yards to a relatively easy par 5 and tighten up the landing zones on the drive and approach while still keeping the same shape. 18 is back to the clubhouse and straight towards the sun and sea. The fairway rins out at 270 yards into a quarry with a good shot needed into a frotn to back green where pins can be tucked. Overall a proper test of links golf which can test the best especially when the wind gets up as it often does. Peter in the pro shop and catering team make it a proper experience. Worth making the trip if ever near.
Bridgend, United Kingdom
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

5.0
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1 rating
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18
Holes
74
Par
76.2
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