Llandudno trip 2011

Founded in 1890, Conwy has a distinguished history in championship golf and in July 2006 it became the first club in Wales to have the honour of being a local final qualifying venue for The Open Championship played at Royal Liverpool. The club also staged the 2007 Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open. Situated between sea, mountains and a river, Conwy is a traditional links course that throws in deep bunkers, gorse and some very strong par 4's. Several of the holes of the front nine skirt the estuary itself giving views to enjoy over the bay to Llandudno, Anglesey and beyond. As the course turns to the back nine many of the holes are played beneath the splendid backdrop of the Conwy Mountains. When players reach the 15th tee the course enters into gorse country for what many have described as one of the most testing finishes in golf.

NORTH WALES GOLF CLUB
72 Bryniau Road, West Shore, Llandudno, LL30 2DZ
Tel: 01492 975325 (secretary) / 01492 876878 (professional)

Approx 1.5 miles and 5 minutes from The Esplanade Hotel

Ever since its opening back in 1894 Llandudno (North Wales) has garnered itself a highly respected reputation having hosted seemingly every top regional event imaginable. The course is situated on Llandudno's West Shore, overlooking Conwy Bay, therefore provides a quite stunning links test. It is a natural links course in every aspect with the front nine like similar to Troon, in that it runs alongside a railway line with the homeward stretch along the coast.

THE ESPLANADE HOTEL
Promenade, Llandudno, LL30 2LL
Tel: 0800 318688

The Esplanade is a traditional, family-run hotel located on the promenade in the heart of Llandudno’s magnificent bay, close to the pier. The hotel offers friendly, personal service, excellent food and facilities, comfortable surroundings and easy access to Llandudno’s numerous attractions. Each of the 60 en-suite bedrooms is individually and tastefully furnished, being equipped to the high standard demanded today with colour TV, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray, hairdryer and trouser press.