Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan (25 mins from Cardiff)

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club overlooks the Bristol Channel on the Glamorgan Coast between Cardiff and Swansea. The Course has a magnificent setting sloping down to the seashore. The absence of sand hills usually found on links courses enables the golfer to see the sea from every hole and to enjoy memorable views south to Somerset and Exmoor, and northwest across Swansea Bay to the Gower Peninsula. With holes facing into every point of the compass, the player is always tested by the wind and will probably need every club in the bag. The status of the course is sustained by the many amateur and professional events held at the Club over the years. Among others, the Club has hosted the Amateur Championship (six times), the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, the European Team Championship, the Home Internationals (eight times), the Vagliano Trophy, the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship, the Dunlop Masters, the Penfold and the Coral Classic.

The Fairways Hotel in Porthcawl. As the name suggests, The Fairways Hotel has strong links with the local golf courses. All rooms have king size beds which can be adapted to suit families or twin rooms. Recently redecorated, the rooms, all en-suite, ensure comfort as well as practicability. Each room also has access to high-speed Broadband Internet allowing you to keep in touch with families and friends at the click of a mouse. A well stocked bar with a variety of extensive beer, wine and liqueur list and all important large screen TV for major sporting events.