Glyn Abbey Golf Club
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Glyn Abbey Golf Club, Carmarthenshire is a 27 hole club; 18 hole, par 70 (6202 yard) Abbey Course and 9 hole Starter Course. A private, parkland golf course designed by Dr Martin Hawtree in 1992.
27 holes | Par 70 | 6202 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Trimsaran, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4LB United Kingdom
Tel: 01554 810278
Golf Pro: Mike Davies | Tel: 01554 810278
Website: http://www.glynabbey.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Golf Shop
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £40.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £40.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.4
AVERAGE RATING 4
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What the club says: Glyn Abbey Golf Club is located on the southern slope of the Gwendraeth valley and set amist a woodland area with tremendous views in all directions. The 18 hole par 70 course is 6202 yards in length and has been built to international standards.
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Mike P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 11 2024
Slightly biased as it's my home club. In my view , the most welcoming and friendliest course/club in the area. Course layout is easy to follow , buggy paths open all year , challenging course and a very friendly clubhouse although food may not be available all the time. Got the green fees at a reasonable rate as well.
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Mike P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 19 2024
My Favourite
I am biased as it's my home course. Great layout and a really friendly welcome from all. Excellent value and the course has a path all the way around making it buggy accessible in all weather.Reviewer Rating
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Mike P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2023
My Favourite
Best and most friendly club in the area by far. Great lay out and nice scenery all around the course.Reviewer Rating
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Mike P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 21 2022
My Favourite
Got to own up and admit I'm a member here. Why ? , it's the friendliest club in the area with no airs and graces or golf snobery which you get at other locations. Don't get me wrong , we follow golf etiquette and rules in the clubhouse but there's no looking down on anyone and all are welcome and included. The layout of the course is easy to follow and depending on the wind quite challenging. The greens are great all year round but the course itself can be a bit muddy in winter , in Summer it's a different course altogether with great bounce and run of the ball.The pro shop is well stocked and the guys are really knowledgeable and helpful and the members don't bite either !
Ample car parking facilities , changing rooms and all the usual equipment for hire added to a friendly hospitable bar / catering area makes it a good venue for all. Societies are welcome.
For me as a humble bang average player , it's simply the best course and value for money in the area.
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Ffos Las rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2020
Karl
Arrived with plenty of parking space even though it was busy.had booked a morning Sunday round with a Sunday carvery awaiting after.Very friendly staff and a great welcoming atmosphere even though i was a non member.A fantastic challenging course which is very well maintained and stunning views to be had.After completing the round went into a very busy clubhouse all awaiting for the home cooked carvery which was the best ive had and regularly go back...A great set up and all round a brilliant day out...Fantastic value for money on both Golf and food....Five Stars *****Reviewer Rating
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Nigel B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2019
Good course for society day out
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Chris O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2019
I enjoyed playing this course but it wasn’t in its best condition. The fairways on the back 9 holes needed cutting.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.6)
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.6)
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Charlie - Llanelli rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2018
Awful course - Awful staff
Upon arriving, there were two men having an altercation in the car park. One being a member of staff, the other being a disheartened customer.Having never attended the course prior to this occasion, my friend and I entered the shop in order to pay for our round and were approached rather aggressively by a member of staff who requested we remove our hats. I understand the etiquette is to remove hats inside a clubhouse however, we were in the shop area and not the main bar. The member of staff spoke to us with in a disrespectful manner in front of several people who are clearly from the Trimsaran / Carway area and are regular users of the clubhouse bar. Keeping in mind that these people were dressed in dirty joggers and smelt of smoke.
After paying for our round and going to the first tee, it was unclear to see where we should leave our bags so we left them just outside the tee box. Just as my friend was about to take his shot, the member of staff who had been swearing at a customer in the car park came running at us down the steps in front of the clubhouse and shouted 'don't leave your bags there, move them now!'. His sharp tone was very intimidating and set us up for poor start on the course.
As we took our first shots, we could hear the screams from the regulars who were sat outside the clubhouse drinking and they attempted to distract us from our game.
The course itself is just appalling. It is boggier than than any course we have ever played and in some parts, the water is almost ankle deep. There are pedestrians on the fairways who have strayed on from the footpath and two of my golf balls were stolen by dogs.
We only completed nine holes of an eighteen hole game as the ground was in a very poor condition. When we were exiting the course, we were given dirty looks by the staff that had previously been rude to us.
I would strongly suggest you avoid this course if you wish to be treated with respect and expect an actual game for the money you pay.
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Jason J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2017
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Jon M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2017
Lovely sunny evening, very quiet and saw a hare on the 17th tee.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 108 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 108 Handicap: 28)
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Jon M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2015
Excellent evening and just managed 18 holes before it got too dark.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 110 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 110 Handicap: 28)
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John Penny W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2014
This is a lovely parkland course, nicely kept and manicured. My wife and I stayed in the on site cottage, which was beautifull. We played two games, both time loving the course. Each hole offers a different challange, but not too difficult. Great staff, nice food in the clubhouse.
Well done Glyn Abbey.
Well done Glyn Abbey.
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Shadwell rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2013
A great club for a beginner, fairways can have a few daisies growing on them which makes spotting your ball difficult, greens can be varying in speed.
What makes this club so great though is its members, if you have nobody to play with then there will always be someone in the clubhouse to have a knock with.
Some times play can be quite slow as the course seems to be quite popular with the old age.
All in all a good value round for the higher handicap golfer.
Bit of a strole from the 10 green to 11 tee and back again going from 17 to 18
What makes this club so great though is its members, if you have nobody to play with then there will always be someone in the clubhouse to have a knock with.
Some times play can be quite slow as the course seems to be quite popular with the old age.
All in all a good value round for the higher handicap golfer.
Bit of a strole from the 10 green to 11 tee and back again going from 17 to 18
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Mark J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 10 2010
Set in the beautiful countryside of Kidwelly, this course enjoys an ideal location for a parkland golf course.
A warm and friendly atmosphere is immediately derived from the clubhouse, and with first class practice facilities only walking distance from the first tee, there is no excuse not to be fully prepared for your round.
A challenging tee shot is faced on the first hole, with trouble down the left hand side and trees on the right, hitting the fairway is a must. The longer hitters will be rewarded with a chance to hit this par-5 in two, whilst a strategic lay-up is required from the shorter hitters.
The front nine at Glyn Abbey does not require astronomical length to score well, but finding the fairways is a must on every hole; and with deep bunkers and plenty of tough lies around the greens, wayward shots are severely punished.
The signature hole on the course comes at the par-4 17th hole. A long and straight drive will leave even the bigger hitters with a challenging approach. Anything short of the green will leave you with a steep uphill pitch; whilst over clubbing will result in your next shot being hit from heavy rough. A scorecard is not safe until this tough penultimate hole has been safely negotiated - par is always a good score here.
With interesting hole designs and stunning views over the Gwendraeth valley, Glyn Abbey is certainly worth playing. But with inconsistent greens and some holes lacking distance, there are other courses in the area that I would be inclined to play first if I was to return to Carmarthenshire.
A warm and friendly atmosphere is immediately derived from the clubhouse, and with first class practice facilities only walking distance from the first tee, there is no excuse not to be fully prepared for your round.
A challenging tee shot is faced on the first hole, with trouble down the left hand side and trees on the right, hitting the fairway is a must. The longer hitters will be rewarded with a chance to hit this par-5 in two, whilst a strategic lay-up is required from the shorter hitters.
The front nine at Glyn Abbey does not require astronomical length to score well, but finding the fairways is a must on every hole; and with deep bunkers and plenty of tough lies around the greens, wayward shots are severely punished.
The signature hole on the course comes at the par-4 17th hole. A long and straight drive will leave even the bigger hitters with a challenging approach. Anything short of the green will leave you with a steep uphill pitch; whilst over clubbing will result in your next shot being hit from heavy rough. A scorecard is not safe until this tough penultimate hole has been safely negotiated - par is always a good score here.
With interesting hole designs and stunning views over the Gwendraeth valley, Glyn Abbey is certainly worth playing. But with inconsistent greens and some holes lacking distance, there are other courses in the area that I would be inclined to play first if I was to return to Carmarthenshire.
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rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 10 2010
Set in the beautiful countryside of Kidwelly, this course enjoys an ideal location for a parkland golf course.
A warm and friendly atmosphere is immediately derived from the clubhouse, and with first class practice facilities only walking distance from the first tee, there is no excuse not to be fully prepared for your round.
A challenging tee shot is faced on the first hole, with trouble down the left hand side and trees on the right, hitting the fairway is a must. The longer hitters will be rewarded with a chance to hit this par-5 in two, whilst a strategic lay-up is required from the shorter hitters.
The front nine at Glyn Abbey does not require astronomical length to score well, but finding the fairways is a must on every hole; and with deep bunkers and plenty of tough lies around the greens, wayward shots are severely punished.
The signature hole on the course comes at the par-4 17th hole. A long and straight drive will leave even the bigger hitters with a challenging approach. Anything short of the green will leave you with a steep uphill pitch; whilst over clubbing will result in your next shot being hit from heavy rough. A scorecard is not safe until this tough penultimate hole has been safely negotiated - par is always a good score here.
With interesting hole designs and stunning views over the Gwendraeth valley, Glyn Abbey is certainly worth playing. But with inconsistent greens and some holes lacking distance, there are other courses in the area that I would be inclined to play first if I was to return to Carmarthenshire.
A warm and friendly atmosphere is immediately derived from the clubhouse, and with first class practice facilities only walking distance from the first tee, there is no excuse not to be fully prepared for your round.
A challenging tee shot is faced on the first hole, with trouble down the left hand side and trees on the right, hitting the fairway is a must. The longer hitters will be rewarded with a chance to hit this par-5 in two, whilst a strategic lay-up is required from the shorter hitters.
The front nine at Glyn Abbey does not require astronomical length to score well, but finding the fairways is a must on every hole; and with deep bunkers and plenty of tough lies around the greens, wayward shots are severely punished.
The signature hole on the course comes at the par-4 17th hole. A long and straight drive will leave even the bigger hitters with a challenging approach. Anything short of the green will leave you with a steep uphill pitch; whilst over clubbing will result in your next shot being hit from heavy rough. A scorecard is not safe until this tough penultimate hole has been safely negotiated - par is always a good score here.
With interesting hole designs and stunning views over the Gwendraeth valley, Glyn Abbey is certainly worth playing. But with inconsistent greens and some holes lacking distance, there are other courses in the area that I would be inclined to play first if I was to return to Carmarthenshire.
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