Nefyn and District
Few courses in Britain are sited as dramatically as Nefyn and District. Formed in 1907 on the Llyn Peninsula of North Wales, its celebrated Point holes run out along a narrow clifftop headland with the Irish Sea on both sides, sea views from every tee, and a beach pub waiting at the turn.
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The verdict
Nefyn and District is one of the most spectacular and most loved courses in Wales, a 27 hole clifftop links high above the Irish Sea on the Llyn Peninsula. The club was formed in 1907, and the routing today combines an inland nine added in the 1930s with the old holes out on the Point, a slender headland where the golf clings to the cliff edge above secluded coves and beaches.
James Braid had a hand in the course over the years, but the real architect here is the landscape. This is quirky, exhilarating, occasionally bewildering golf, the kind that divides opinion and wins hearts in equal measure. For the travelling golfer it is a firm must play, helped along by the Ty Coch Inn on the beach below, regularly named among the best located pubs in the world.
Nefyn and District at a glance
- Founded
- 1907
- Layout
- 27 holes, including the Point
- Type
- Clifftop links
- Par
- 71 (Old Course)
- Yardage
- About 6,520 yds
- Green fee
- Seasonal, confirm directly
Founding year, layout, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club, Wikipedia and leading rankings. The club was formed in 1907; it offers 27 holes, with the par 71 Old Course of about 6,520 yards taking in the famous Point headland and an inland nine added in the 1930s. Green fees vary by season and the club does not publish a single fixed rate; contact the club for current pricing. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The drama is concentrated on the Point, a run of holes out on a narrow finger of land with sea, cliff and beach falling away on either side. The par 5 played along the headland is the most photographed hole, sea on both sides, while the long par 4 thirteenth plays right to the cliff extremity and asks for a drive carrying an inlet of the bay. The fourth must be played over rocks and cliff to find the fairway, and the fifth runs alongside the old lighthouse.
It is not a championship test in the conventional sense; some holes are short, blind or eccentric, and the wind off the Irish Sea adds its own chaos. But the sheer exhilaration of standing on a tee with the sea below and the mountains of Snowdonia behind is something almost no other course in Britain can offer.
Play it for the experience rather than the scorecard. Walk out to the Point, take in the views, drop down to the Ty Coch Inn for a pause, and you will understand why golfers travel a long way to this corner of North Wales.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors welcome through the club; book ahead, with restrictions at busy weekend and competition times |
| Green fee | Seasonal pricing set by the club; rates rise in peak summer; always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve through the club office or pro shop, especially in the summer holidays |
| On the day | 27 holes with sea views from every tee; the Ty Coch Inn sits on the beach below the course |
| Getting there | Morfa Nefyn, on the Llyn Peninsula, about 30 minutes from Caernarfon and the edge of Snowdonia |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest weather on the exposed headland |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; Nefyn is a members club that welcomes visitors, and green fees are seasonal. The exposed clifftop setting means weather can affect play. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves around Nefyn, Morfa Nefyn and Pwllheli, or further afield in Caernarfon, all within reach of the first tee and well placed for the wider Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia. The area is full of seaside inns and characterful small hotels.
Nefyn pairs naturally with the great links and parkland courses of North Wales, from Aberdovey and Royal St Davids to the resort golf of the borders. Tell us when you want to play and we will build the trip around it.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Nefyn and District.
Build a North Wales golf trip
We book the Nefyn tee times, pair them with Aberdovey, Royal St Davids and the best of North Wales, and sort the lodging around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Nefyn and District questions
When was Nefyn and District Golf Club founded?
The club was formed in 1907. The course today has 27 holes, combining an inland nine added in the 1930s with the older holes out on the Point headland.
What is the par and length of Nefyn?
The Old Course plays as a par 71 of about 6,520 yards. The club offers 27 holes in total, with sea views from every tee.
What are the famous Point holes at Nefyn?
The Point is a run of holes on a narrow clifftop headland with the sea on both sides, including the much photographed par 5 along the headland and the par 4 thirteenth that plays to the cliff extremity.
Can visitors play Nefyn and District?
Yes. Visitors are welcome. Book through the club in advance, mind weekend and competition restrictions, and confirm current green fees, which are seasonal and set by the club.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding year, layout, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees are seasonal and set by the club. Last reviewed June 2026.