Fancy being at the very start of a brand new playing event with Midlands Golfer? Our longstanding relationship with the Heart of Wales Golf Breaks company has led to us to co-running the first ever Festival of Golf in the area in 2027.
Heart of Wales Golf Breaks promotes play and stay breaks at four clubs in the Mid-Wales area close to the English border and Herefordshire. For our inaugural competition we’re just using two of them to begin with, 18 holes at both Llandrindod Wells Golf Club on day 1 and a further 18 at neighbouring Builth Wells GC on day two.
This is a pairs event for all ages, genders and abilities to enjoy, hosted by the company, their accommodation and the two golf clubs, organised and run by Midlands Golfer. The dates? August 1st and 2nd – 2027.
COMPETITION DETAILS
Sunday August 1st we’re at Llandrindod Wells GC for round one – tee times from 11.20am. Pairs betterball stableford format – full handicap allowance for all
The day after, Monday August 2nd it’s Builth Wells GC with tee times from 10am onwards. Same format naturally.
The cost for a pair for both days combined is £120. Prizes for each single day winning pair + the top three aggregate team scores for both days combined.
Food options – Bacon Rolls/Tea/Coffee at Llandrindod on day one and Sandwiches/Fries at Builth on day two on conclusion of play. Prices on request.
Accommodation – Many local providers – Heart of Wales Golf Breaks use the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells and The Greyhound Hotel, Builth Wells – details below
ABOUT THE COURSES
Llandrindod Wells – A turn of the century hilltop classic that looks over the old spa town, designed by Harry Vardon, and improved by James Braid.
Your attention is grabbed right at the very beginning and it won’t relent through 18 holes of wild and wonderful golfing adventure. Within links like terrain, governed by the fickle elements, your creativity will be tested and there’s always the threat of a hanging lie or two.
There are no bunkers here, it doesn’t really need them, around the greens there are plenty of humps, hollows and grassy knolls that act as adequate substitutes. The constant feature though is its spectacular setting, marvel at the panoramic views of the town and the surrounding Welsh Hills.
Builth Wells – Arriving here you have truly reached the Heart of Wales. This picturesque riverside location mixes old and new for a quality parkland challenge.
The course was designed as a nine hole track in 1923 and the older opening half is the place to set your score, offering width and generosity, the fast running fairways are garnished attractively with lush green foliage. The layout became 18 in 1986 with the addition of a new back nine where scoring opportunities diminish as you come across the meandering River Chewfri. It presents a picturesque diversion, yet also a redoubtable hazard notably at the 10th where it demands you to cross it twice on the way toward a tight, two tiered green tucked away in the corner with out of bounds lurking.
Accommodation – The Metropole Hotel
The 4-star Metropole Hotel and Spa is housed in a historic Victorian building dating back to 1872, centrally located in Llandrindod Wells. It features the Rock spa and health club with an 18-meter indoor pool and a newly refurbished gym, along with Spencer’s bar and brasserie. 114 rooms of all types.
The Greyhound Hotel
Located a mere 12 minutes’ walk from Builth Wells Castle, the comfortable Greyhound Hotel Builth Wells includes 11 rooms. Family run with a friendly pub ambience – and also listed in the Good Beer Guide!
