Great Courses of Britain & Ireland: Royal Porthcawl
Yet to host an Open Championship, the brute of Welsh golf boasts many hallmarks of great British courses Only a few die-hard advocates of Royal St. David’s and Aberdovey would dispute Royal Porthcawl’s claim to being the finest golf course in Wales. Moreover, many knowledgeable commentators would go further and argue that it is one […]
The 9 Greatest Royals Not on the Open Rota
Royal Liverpool’s turn at hosting its 13th Open Championship in 2023 marks yet another auspicious occasion for golf clubs with “Royal” connections. More than 100 clubs worldwide have been granted “Royal” status from a reigning monarch, beginning in the 1830s, when Royal Perth and the Royal & Ancient in Scotland earned the honor. Royal Liverpool, […]
Must-Play Links Courses That Have Never Hosted the Open Championship
Since its inception at Prestwick in 1860, the Open Championship has captivated golfers the world over. Justly branded as “golf’s original championship,” The Open, as it’s often casually called, has played host to stunning outcomes, dramatic storylines, and exceptional performances. Yet, across more than 160 years, the championship has been contested at only 14 courses. […]
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Wales
A prospective guest at Royal Porthcawl appears before the club’s secretary. A round at Porthcawl, arguably the finest layout in Wales, is no small feather in a golfer’s cap, and its guest policy is somewhat more stringent than at most courses in the British Isles. Thus, the interview with the all-powerful secretary is neither […]
