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a delight to
the eye and
an absolute
gem to playRadyrGolf Club‘
The wonderful 9than idyllic setting, yet a stern challengeCourse
adyr Golf Club has a long and highest parts of the course there are eration of dips and hollows, guaran- you hit short of the bank, however,
distinguished history, hosting wonderful views of the Vale of teed to have you thinking about your you will have round about 200 yardsR
the first ever professional event Glamorgan, Cardiff and, beyond it, shots and club selection all the way for you’re your second shot onto thefact file
to be played in Wales. That was back the snaking ribbon of the Bristol round. smallest green on the course.
in the early years of the 20th Century Channel. There are many glorious holes Holes 12 and 14 are two of the
and the course has continued to Radyr Golf Club was established here. Without wishing to highlight best par threes in Wales. Miss the
Course Name: Radyr Golf Club grow and develop since then. It has back in 1902, the course being too many of them – you really ought crescent shape green of the 12th and
always been highly regarded by designed by Harry S Colt. It is one of to go along and sample them for you are faced with a downhill chip to
Course details: A 6,053-yard golfers from all over Britain and has only three full Colt courses in South yourselves – some demand mention- the narrow surface or thick rough out
parkland course with a par 69 held many county and national Wales. The fairways nestle in and ing. The classic par four, 5th has a on the right. The new pond on the
and an SSS of 70. There are 18 championships on a regular basis. along undulating parkland, a delight drive that takes you between tall and 14th makes this a picturesque but
holes, a fully stocked and The club is situated on the outskirts to the eye and an absolute gem to menacing trees onto a narrow fair- challenging hole. You have to carry
equipped professional shop and of Cardiff, being easily reached off play. Many of the holes are lined by way that is bounded by out of
the water here.full practise and putting facili- junction 32 of the M4. From the tall, mature trees and there is a prolif- bounds and bunkers. Your second
The 18th is a downhill par fourties. Societies are advised to shot will invariably be of some length
where you need a good drive in orderbook in advance. and even then the difficulty is not
to give yourself options for your sec-over as the two-tiered green is well
ond shot. There are some wonderfulLocation: Drysgol Road, Radyr, guarded by bunkers. The 7th is a
panoramic views off the top of thisCardiff C15 8BS long par three yards. The club has
hole but always remember this hole isjust recently installed new bunkers in
far more difficult than it looks.Telephone: Secretary (Gareth front of the green, which means that
Morgan) 02920842408 After your round Radyr’s recentlyclub selection is the crucial factor. Hit
refurbished clubhouse offers a wel-short and your in the sand, hit long
come that is second to none – that’sFacsimile: 02920843914 and you have to chip or putt down
if you don’t spend too much timethe sloping green.
and money in Simon Swales’ excel-Email: manager@radyrgolf.co.uk The 9th is a long par four, the first
lent and fully stocked pro shop.part of the fairway ending in a steep
Radyr Golf Club is an experiencebank – you certainly don’t want toWebsite: www.radyrgolf.co.uk
find yourself with a downhill lie. If that all golfing enthusiasts should try.
Radyr Golf ClubRadyr
Drysgol Road, Radyr.
Cardiff C15 8BSGolf Club
Summer MembershipOpen
4 Ball Offer
We are now accepting
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membership fromJoin us at Radyr Golf Club
on any weekday and take prospective new members.
advantage of thist: 02920 842408 Please contact the Club
www.radyrgolf.co.uk Fantastic Four Ball Offer Manager for further details
e. manager@radyrgolf.co.uk Terms and ConditionsApply. Limited number of 4 Balls per Day.
First Come First ServedMonday to Friday only. Tee Times
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