Welcoming golfers to its classic links for more than a century, Tenby Golf Club holds the distinction of being the oldest golf club in Wales. Established in 1888 and initially featuring only nine holes, the course has evolved into a par 70, 18-hole spectacle. The course is beautifully located along the scenic Pembrokeshire Coast, offering golfers stunning vistas of Caldey Island, one of Britain's most fascinating isles. Yet, beyond the panoramic scenery, Tenby Golf Club offers a captivating, if somewhat humbling, golfing experience that speaks to its deep roots and rich history.
Designed by the illustrious James Braid, the course is quintessentially a links wonderland. Don't expect wide-open fairways and forgiving greens; Tenby is a course that calls for skill, strategy, and perhaps a bit of luck. Many of the shots you'll face are blind, requiring precision and a solid understanding of the layout. The greens are contoured, hard, and fast, demanding a deft touch. Hog's back fairways and punitive pot bunkers add further complexity, while thick gorse and rugged dunes stand ready to punish errant shots.
Tenby Golf Club may not be a behemoth in terms of distance - measuring under 6,500 yards from the back tees - but don't be fooled. The opening salvo of holes, particularly the first four, can stretch even the most accomplished players. Three of these openers are over 400 yards, demanding not just length but surgical accuracy to navigate the course's various challenges. This is golf in a purer, less forgiving form, and it's not for the faint of heart.
Tenby Golf Club may not be a behemoth in terms of distance - measuring under 6,500 yards from the back tees - but don't be fooled. The opening salvo of holes, particularly the first four, can stretch even the most accomplished players. Three of these openers are over 400 yards, demanding not just length but surgical accuracy to navigate the course's various challenges. This is golf in a purer, less forgiving form, and it's not for the faint of heart.