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Best Of British Links 2026
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magazine Best Of British Links 2026 Featuring The Beautiful Nefyn Golf Club
It is well known that the UK is home to some of the worlds best links courses. From Scotland, England and Wales, the UK offers some of the best venues for year round golf. Within this special mini edition of Your Golfer Magazine, we have compiled a review of some of our favorite courses that offer not only value for money, but are also home to some spectacular surroundings.
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So, If you are looking for an exciting and challenging golf experience look no further than the clubs featured in this edition. The Editor
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Challenging Nefyn With lots of golf courses, each with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales offers truly unique and testing golfing experiences on stunning mountain-backed parkland, links-style golf courses. Conditions can be difficult but, the golf enjoyable and the views, inspiring! Located in Gwynedd, visitors can be guaranteed of a golfing experience to remember at Nefyn Golf Club. Idyllically set on the northern coastline of the Llyn Peninsula, Nefyn dates back to 1907 and offers 27 inspiring holes of golf coupled with breathtaking views. With constantly changing challenges due to its coastal location, that demand the utmost concentration and accuracy, Nefyn Golf Club features a superbly appointed 18 hole golf course available to play all year round and a 9 hole course that can be included subject to time of the year and availability. The 18 hole Championship golf course combines a clifftop front nine with a superb inland back nine and offers a mix of holes which present a true test of ability. The Championship course has a WHS course rating of 71.9 and modest slope rating of 120 which can feel a cumbersome task when the wind is blowing! Whilst, the 9 hole Point golf course stunning terrain adjacent to the Irish Sea has awesome golf holes testing all aspects of one’s game.
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The point does close for the winter with the weather deciding when, but usually around the end of December. It is then restricted on busy weekends and half terms, but they have had to make the decision to close it completely in the summer as it is too dangerous to play due to the pedestrians on the path. The Nefyn clubhouse is a hub of social activity featuring a well-stocked bar area and a selection of tasty snacks and traditional cuisine which are available seven days a week The clubhouse is an open and inclusive environment for all, encouraging members and visitors to make use of the club’s firstclass facilities. Nefyn Golf Club offers a fantastic range of golfing packages for visiting parties and society groups. Combining championship golf, excellent dining and fine Welsh hospitality, Nefyn is a premier golfing destination.
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Seascale Golf Club
The perfect place to enjoy a great day, both on and off the course. The West Coast of Cumbria features a fabulous abundance of golf courses representing different challenges, whilst matching all levels and experience. From genuine Championship links golf courses, pay-to-play nine-hole versions and inland courses with parkland surroundings, the region really does have it all! A jewel in the crown of the West Coast’s golfing charm is, Seascale Golf Club with its views of the Isle of Man; Scotland to the West and the mountains of the Lake District to the east. Founded 1893, the traditional links golf course was designed by renowned duo, Willie Campbell and George Lowe.
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Today, the coastal links is maintained to the highest of golfing standards. The par 71 golf course which measures 6, 370 yards from the championship white tees calls for accuracy from the tee and good course management skills to shoot a low score. As well as the championship links golf course, Seascale Golf Club is also home to excellent practice facilities with a large long game practice ground and short game practice facilities which enable members and visitors to touch up on their pitching, chipping and putting before taking on the fairways of the main Seascale golf course. As testimony to the management and green keeping team at Seascale Golf Club, the award-winning golf course is playable all-year-round with its excellent, manicured fairways and true-running greens being presented as beautifully in the winter months as it is in the summer.
Relax and unwind
The superb clubhouse at Seascale offers a range of facilities aswell as excellent catering and a fully stocked bar. The club’s superb, modern facilities can also cater for up to 25 delegates for a corporate golf day or business meeting. Exceptional catering is on the menu at Seascale Golf Club. One of Cumbria’s premier dining venues, the golf club can accommodate up to 60 guests in the well-appointed and elegantly decorated restaurant. Seascale’s team have the experience and expertise to cater for everything from a simple lunch to two and three course meals and more formal dining occasions. The club can also cater for all manner of social occasions and family celebration with fantastic venue hire prices available on request.
“The course has been listed in ‘Rolex’s World Top 1000 Golf Courses’ which only features 282 other courses throughout the whole of Europe. Top100GolfCourses.co.uk also rate the course among the top 100 golf courses in England”.
Well worth a visit A beautifully-appointed rolling links with tricky greens and even trickier pin positions, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the setting, challenge and hospitality of Seascale Golf Club. Offering reasonably-priced green fees and a full calendar of Open competitions, visitors are more than welcome to experience Seascale Golf Club’s excellent seaside links golf course and hospitality that is second to none.
All-year-round availability and very competitive rates are available for visiting groups and societies through a host of summer and winter packages, which include catering options prior to a round and also food and drink after a round.Seascale Golf Club have also entered partnerships with local hotels allowing visitors to the region to take advantage of some fantastic stay & play deals, combing bed & breakfast accommodation with excellent golf on the Seascale championship links golf course. With breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, this English Amateur Open Championship course offers a great day out with an outstanding setting with visitors made to feel welcome both on and off the course.
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One of the last remaining unspoilt links golf courses The south-west of Scotland features an abundance of enjoyable places to stay and golf courses to suit golfers of all levels. Visiting groups can enjoy a blend of traditional links courses exposed to the varying wind conditions of the region, many steeped in history and all offering a warm welcome to visiting golfers.
“If I were to play one course for the rest of my life, Machrihanish would be the place” Michael Bamberger
The Machrihanish Golf Club is one of these gems, located within the village of Machrihanish, 5 miles from Campbeltown, the course sits near the southern tip of the Kintyre Peninsula. The golf course features fantastic views over the Atlantic, taking in views of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Northern Ireland. When teeing off on the 1st hole with your drive having to cross the stretch of the Atlantic Ocean, the journey from Glasgow is made even more rewarding.
“The best opening hole of golf in the world” – Jack Nicklaus
The 18 hole championship course at Machrihanish was designed by the world renowned golf course architect old Tom Morris, helped by another renowned designer, J H Taylor. Today, it’s clear to see how these designers used the natural contours of the terrain across the surrounding dunes to create a spectacle of golf, overlooking Machrihanish Bay. Machrihanish is largely regarded as one of the last remaining unspoiled links course in Scotland. The original clubhouse was destroyed by a fire in 2018. Work began on the new building in 2019 and the clubhouse was reopened to members and visitors in early 2021. Today it features a well-appointed bar and elegant restaurant with spectacular views overlooking Machrihanish Bay and beyond. The Clubhouse also boasts a state of the art Swingroom facility.
The Club has built a reputation as a premier venue for specialised golf packages and social occasions. They offer seasonal rates for all visitors and societies, combining excellent golf on the Championship course and fine dining with first-class hospitality. Jennie Dunn, the Club’s professional & team can tailor a golf day to meet your needs and requirements, they will be on hand during your visit to ensure that it runs smoothly, leaving you free to enjoy all The Machrihanish Golf Club has to offer.
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The Superb Machynys The Best Corporate Golf In Wales The first Nicklaus-designed golf course in Wales, Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club boasts a dramatic setting overlooking Carmarthen Bay. The modern links championship golf course provides a stern golfing test to even the most accomplished of golfers. If the links conditions aren’t enough, there are no less than five tees on each hole allowing players to choose their level of difficulty – making Machynys a fantastic society golf course. Maintained to a superb condition all yearround, the par 72 golf course which measure 6, 285 yards from the championship tees is the youngest golf course ever to be awarded an R & A championship event and features USGA-spec tees and greens and plenty of water hazards that come into play on most holes.
The course at Machynys has a WHS course rating of 75.5 and slope rating of 141 from the championship, white tees which presents a difficult but highly enjoyable challenge of golf. The club’s impressive, modern clubhouse with extensive views of the golf course and beyond to the surround South Wales countryside comprises five-star facilities including a welcoming pro shop, excellent bar and restaurant facilities Listed amongst the club’s facilities is the beautifully-appointed, Monks Premier Spa and Health Club - the perfect retreat to unwind after a day’s golf. The leisure facility boasts a steam room, sauna and well-equipped gym amongst its array of facilities. Packages for spa days are also available for golfers travelling with other family members.
Machynys for business Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club offer many fantastic corporate golf day, membership and sponsorship opportunities. The reasonably priced packages give corporate guests access to a first class golf course, some of the best facilities in Wales and outstanding hospitality. The popular Nicklaus golf day package has been extended from golf societies to corporate visitors. Including coffee and a bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes on the Nicklaus inspired course followed by a two course meal in the superbly appointed, Nicklaus Suite. Prices from £45 per person based on 60 corporate guests, represents a great value golf day to get your customers talking! Golf day packages are available in silver, gold and platinum levels as are corporate sponsorship opportunities including advertising in the clubhouse and out on the golf course, free use of conference rooms and break out areas. Corporate guests can also take advantage of discounted buggy and trolley hire, as well as 10% discount in Monks Health & Fitness Club during their visit.
A corporate golf day at Machynys can also encompass the many on course competitions and challenges which are also available to golf societies courtesy of the Professional team, during the round. Businesses are able to sponsor one of the course’s golf holes as well as see their advert displayed on one of the club’s live clubhouse screens. For a more regular experience at Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club, corporate golf memberships are also available in silver, gold and platinum offerings. Corporate members benefit from clubhouse advertising and many discounts, as well as 25 complimentary annual green fees. Corporate members agree to a 12 month contract which includes a 5% discount at Machynys Bar & Brasserie as well as 10% in Monks Premier Spa & Health Club. With an annual subscription starting from just £2,200 +VAT for corporate membership, Machynys is well worth a look! For more information about the corporate packages available at Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club, please call the team on 01544 744888.
Machynys is easily accessible, located just minutes from the M4 motorway. The South Coast and South West regions of Wales are truly wonderful locations for both golf and off the course activities. The rolling countryside and rugged Pembrokeshire coastline is breath-taking, with spectator coastal walks, fresh fish and quality golf courses in the quaint seaside towns, you are spoilt for choice. Carmarthenshire in South Wales is a wellknown golfing destination and has become extremely popular among visiting groups and societies due to the quality of its golf courses.
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Craigielaw Golf Club A Golfers' Paradise.
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The shining star of scotland’s golf coast… CRAIGIELAW GOLF CLUB
When you are competing against the best, you must ‘up your game’. That is why we witness so many terrific sporting spectacles, when the greatest come head to head and drive their game to a higher level. So, when your club is set amongst a further 22 golf courses, including the world-renowned greats such as Muirfield, North Berwick and Gullane, you have to be doing something special to hold your own against such celebrated company. So, what is it that sets Craigielaw Golf Club apart? Situated on Scotland’s Golf Coast, Craigielaw truly is a golfers’ paradise. Boasting a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Donald Steel, Craigielaw is inspired by the great links courses of Britain. It is equal to many of the finest examples of such courses, some of which are conveniently located nearby in the golf rich East Lothian area. Despite only opening in 2001, the course has already hosted many national events, including the 2006 Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship and was a qualifying course for the 2007 British Seniors Open at Muirfield. In August 2019, it played host to the Scottish Seniors Open.
With its challenging greens, cavernous bunkers and spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Gullane Hill and out towards Edinburgh and Fife, Craigielaw Golf Club is an experience not to be missed. Combine this with the friendly welcome and efficiency of service, and you can soon see why Craigielaw has become our choice as Scotland’s finest east coast golf course. Whether for a simple round of golf, a business meeting or convivial lunch, both active and enthusiastic members, and visitors alike, are welcomed to take advantage of the excellent facilities. Aside from the championship links course, make use of the grass academy practice ground and driving range, or tidy up your short game on the practice putting green. There is also a 6-hole par 3 course to help hone your game. Off the course, the clubhouse is open to golfers and non-golfers alike. Offering the finest locally and seasonally produced food, alongside an extensive range or whiskies, wine and beer, the restaurant at Craigielaw offers guests a varied and delicious menu with stunning views and friendly service. Whether for a bacon roll before hitting the golf course, having a coffee and catching up with friends, lunch with family or delicious evening meal, it really is perfect for all occasions. You can even stay in the Craigielaw Lodge, and enjoy Scottish hospitality at its best, in comfortable en-suite rooms overlooking the golf course. The Lodge is the ideal base for exploring ‘Scotland’s Golf Coast’ and the beautiful East Lothian coastline with its stunning beaches, castles and walks perfect for golfing groups, family holidays and even romantic getaways. Located just a half hour drive from Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, Craigielaw caters to all the discerning golfer’s needs.
Why be anywhere else? For golf enquiries, Please call 01875 870800, or call the Lodge and clubhouse 01875 870802. Further details can also be found at www.craigielawgolfclub.com
A magical location for a wonderful golf course,
SEAHOUSES GOLF CLUB
Seahouses Golf Club is a wonderful place to play golf, with fantastic views of the Northumberland coast line and Farne Islands, it is a mixture of pure links and parkland with some of the most outsanding Par 3 holes in the North of England.
In 1976, Seahouses’ original 9-hole layout was extended to the eighteen holes that can be enjoyed today and, since this time, the golf club has hosted many Northumberland Golf County events. Today, the par 67 golf course measures 5608 yards and although on the short side in this day and age it poses a unique and memorable challenge from the championship white tees with magnificent views of the Northumbrian Coastline.
Seahouses Golf Club were awarded GolfMark accreditation at the end of 2018 – a huge achievement for a club of its size and something that members and the management team can be very proud of.
Relax in comfortable surroundings The relaxing Seahouses clubhouse and extended glass fronted veranda overlooking the golf course and beach is the location for a range of events throughout the year which are open to members and visitors. The warm friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse overlooking the beach and coastline is extended to visitors and their families who are able to relax and unwind pre or post round with a range of beverages and daily menus to suit all palates. Catering is available from morning until evening with food ranging from full English breakfasts to a multitude of choices from their extensive menu which is available daily. Seahouses Golf Club is managed by former Walker Cup International and European Tour Professional David Curry. David has a wealth of experience both in playing golf at the very highest
18 holes of tranquil links golf on the North Northumberland Coastline level and in golf management as a Golf Director, he is a PGA Qualified Professional and greenkeeper and has vast experience in teaching at all levels. Predominantly due to the exceptional golf courses and great value breaks that are available in the region it attracts a wide variety of visitors that encompasses some great golf courses and many visitor attractions, there are plenty of things to see and do in addition to golf in the area, such as a visit to Lindisfarne or a boat trip to the Farne Islands as well as a day on the beach the options are endless. Visitors can enjoy a blend of unique golfing challenges from rolling parkland golf courses to the inland links-style courses meandering through the surrounding, picturesque
Seahouses Golf Club welcomes society and corporate visitors throughout the year through a variety of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and budgets of the visiting party.
countryside on the north coast. Northumberland oozes in quality and will suit larger groups of golfers. Another thing that makes golf in Northumberland something that should not be missed, is the spectacular scenery. The region features various protected areas – most notably, Northumberland National Park – meaning that much of the landscape in the region has remained largely unspoilt. The Seahouses golf course features some of the most breath-taking scenery in the region with magnificent views. It is not a surprise that many of the visitors to Seahouses Golf Club in Northumberland return year-after-year.
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The incredibly varied geography of Somerset means that there are plenty of unique challenges just waiting to be experienced. There are many golf courses in the region to enjoy also - some accessed from the county’s excellent motorway network and others tucked away in the crevices and foothills of the protected landscapes. One thing all courses have in common is the breath-taking scenery, taking in fine views of wonderful landmarks such as Glastonbury Tor and the Bristol Channel and with stunning backdrops of the Severn Estuary and the Welsh Hills.
Somerset offers an opportunity not to be missed. The classic seaside town of Weston Super Mare is one of the UK’s most popular tourist hotspots offering everything from a traditional cream tea to the attractions of the Grand Pier. Weston also features some excellent golf courses including links style seaside courses and enjoyable parkland layouts.
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ways in great condition. One of the and an inherent part of the town. his unsung Mackenzie gem.
As you’d expect from a traditional seaside town, accommodation providers are in abundance so golfers embarking on a holiday in the area really do have the pick of the hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and Guest Houses that are located in the area, whether that be on the prom or set back in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Established in 1892, Weston Super Mare Golf Club is located on the coast to the southern tip of the town on Weston Bay. Playable all-year-round with excellent drainage synonymous with English seaside links courses, the excellent golf course boasts splendid views across the Bristol Channel towards Wales. The golf course at Weston Super Mare was designed by world-renowned golf course architect Dr Alister Mackenzie and in 2011, hosted the Mackenzie Medallion competition which was played by members of other ‘Mackenzie golf clubs’ throughout the country.
Today, the Weston course represents a challenging test of links golf for all standards of player, requiring accurate shots to score well, especially in windy conditions! Its generous fairways, fast and true-running greens coupled with spectacular views make a round of golf at Weston Super Mare Golf Club a truly memorable and enjoyable experience with many visitors returning year-afteryear.
A friendly welcome awaits at Weston. The clubhouse was officially opened in 1905 and today, comprises bar and dining facilities in its traditional, listed building.
The comfortable, well-stocked bar offers a wide selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits whilst, the Mackenzie Dining Room provides a varied menu from a traditional breakfast to a substantial choice of main meals and formal dining options. The Club’s lounge bar - as well as a relaxing space for members and visitors alike - couples as a superb function room which can be hired for social and formal occasions. Golf societies and visiting groups are attracted throughout the year by Weston Super Mare Golf Club’s attention to details, first class facilities and top-value golf packages.
A very warm welcome to our “All Year Round” Golf Course. A friendly and hospitable golf club, Weston offers a variety of packages combining championship golf on the superb Weston course and excellent dining options suiting all palates and budgets. The Club’s dedicated professional team are on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly, ensuring that the society organiser can enjoy all that Weston Super Mare has to offer.
Weston Super Mare Golf Club is also part of bristolgolfbreaks.com and offers some excellent stay and play deals in collaboration with local accommodation providers. Visitors can choose from one night/two rounds, two nights/three rounds or tailor their golf break to suit the needs and requirements of the group.
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