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The Wales National Course

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When only the most challenging and breathtaking golf will do, we recommend you swing by the Vale Resort Welsh National Course this year.

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About The Course

Course Facts

  • Yardage: 7,433 yards
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Course Par: 73 pars
  • Average Completion Time: 5 hours
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Introduction to the Wales National Course

There are several reasons the Wales National Course should be on your radar. A par-73 course and 7,433 yards from the championship tees, it is one of the longest golf courses outside the United States. A variety of par shots also helps keep the pace of play varied, challenging even the most competent of golfers.

Another major draw is its setting. The Vale of Glamorgan is sometimes referred to as ‘the garden of Cardiff’ and we think you’ll understand why when you visit the Peter Johnson-designed Wales National Course. Picture mature woodland, wide and narrow fairways, and vast water and bunker features, that are teaming with wildlife.

Still need convincing? Opened in June 2003 by Great Britain Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave, the Wales National Course has already played host to several European Challenge Tour and Senior Tour events, as well as the PGA Europro Tour. We rest our case.

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Book a tee time and challenge yourself on either our Wales National Course or Lakes Course. Then, when you’ve worked up an appetite (and a bit of a thirst!), you can retire to our light and airy clubhouse.

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The Lake Course

When only the most challenging and breathtaking golf will do, we recommend you swing by the Vale Resort Lake Course this year.

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From individual and joint memberships to young adult and junior memberships, we have a golf membership for any experienced or budding golfer.

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Course & Slope Rating

The Wales National Course Slope Rating

A player’s Course Handicap is determined by multiplying their Handicap Index by the the Slope Rating and dividing by the neutral Slope Rating of 113.

Conversion charts are displayed on the notice boards and near the 1st tee, so you won't need to do the calculations yourself!

Chart showing course and slope ratings by tee color and gender for Wales National Course. Blue (M) 73.3/128, White (M) 73.2/125, Yellow (M) 71.6/120, Red (F) 75.0/132.

The Wales National Course FAQ's

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What time is the last tee off time?

The last tee time is 7pm during the summer and 2 hours before sunset during the winter.

How long does it take to play a round of golf?

Lake Course 4 hours / Wales National 5 hours.

How many golf courses are there at The Vale Resort?

The Vale Resort is home to 2 championship golf courses. The Lake and the Wales National Golf course.

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