The beloved course of Bernard Darwin is still relevant ABERDOVEY, Wales – Born in 1876, a grandson of Charles Darwin, Bernard Darwin was a gifted golfer who became the first reporter to cover golf on a regular basis, writing for The Times of London for decades starting in 1907, and serving as captain of the…
Two different worlds, heathland and links, at this North Wales course PORTHMADOG, Wales — It’s fitting that the inspiration for the classic story “Alice in Wonderland” came in North Wales, in Llandudno, about 90 minutes drive north of Porthmadog. Because there is definitely a “through the rabbit hole” feeling playing Porthmadog Golf Club, a course…
Oh, brother, quite the golf course in North Wales MORFA NEFYN, PWLLHELI, Wales —In the soft, warm twilight Thursday, a couple of brothers played nine holes at Nefyn & District Golf Club in North Wales. From the village of Tudweiliog, Cian Williams is 14, brother Deio is 10. They both have great swings. “It’s very…
Golf architect David Williams, captain of Conwy Golf Club, with the Great Orme in the background. And a few words about the amazing Bodysgallen Hall CONWY, Wales — The captain of Conwy Golf Club, a course so challenging that it served as the qualifying site for the British Open in 2006 and has hosted three…
Around for over 120 years, and still relevant LLANDUDNO, Wales — In the northern part of Wales, on Conwy Bay of the Irish Sea, is the bustling resort town of Llandudno, billed as Wales’ premier resort, known for the beach and quaint shops and hotels, and for the Great Orme, a massive limestone mound that…
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