8th green at Machynys
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On my recent visit, I could see the last Whitford lighthouse still standing in the UK. Although no longer in operation, it’s still a famous South Wales landmark, just as this course will be in years to come.
As for the greens, they’re as good as any I’ve ever played – and that includes Woburn, The Belfry and TPC at Sawgrass.
Built to USGA specifications, they can be honed to Augusta speed if the event demands.
The Wales Ladies Championship of Europe from August 11-14 will be the first professional test for Machynys but the girls will be thrilled by its presentation – though might be cursing its penal rough by the end of the week.
On the downside, the course’s location will make it a venue for only the hardiest of golfers during the winter months as the wind and rain blows in incessantly from the Atlantic and Irish Sea.
However, the good news is that green fees are very competitive, (£25 from Monday to Thursday, with visitors paying and extra tenner from Friday to Sunday.
Also on the complex are a driving range & short game practice area (Machynys is one of only four Welsh Golf Union centres of excellence), while the £3.5m clubhouse has panoramic views from its balcony over course and Bay. There’s also an 80-seater brasserie offering such delights as Gower lava bread and griddled fillet of Welsh black beef. I can also recommend a superb mixed grill featuring Welsh lamb.
Though it’s not an easily accessible place, with a bit of planning this corner of the Welsh principality can give Golfmagic members a truly wonderful golf experience.
For further information contact the course at Nicklaus Avenue, Machynys, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 2DG (Tel: 01554 744 888).
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