We were delighted to have recently welcomed Rick Shiels to Aberdovey to film the latest video in his Handicap Series:

“Rick Shiels heads to the historic Aberdovey Golf Club on the Welsh coast for episode 3 of the Handicap Series, joined by his Rick Shiels Golf Show co-host Guy Charnock for a round on one of the UK’s most iconic links courses. By the end of the round, Rick finally reveals his TRUE handicap — a number he’s never put on camera before. You’ll want to stick around for this one.”

We were delighted to welcome back members of the British Golf Collectors Society for their annual visit over the weekend of 18-19 April, continuing a long-standing tradition that dates back to the Club’s centenary year in 1992.

Festivities began on Friday with a number of Society members enjoying a warm-up round at Borth & Ynyslas, before attention turned to Saturday’s main event – the foursomes match against the Club for the Darwin Trophy. Played in classic links conditions of sunshine and a lively breeze, the contest featured 13 matches and showcased the course at its very best. The layout and playing surfaces received widespread praise, with particular thanks due to the Club’s greenkeeping team for their outstanding preparation.

Following the golf, players and guests gathered for an excellent evening of dining, with the Club’s catering and bar teams earning well-deserved recognition. Speeches from Nick Wright and BGCS Captain Nigel Notley were warmly received, while Philip Truett, one of the original organisers of the fixture, delivered his customary entertaining summary of the day’s play. Despite his spirited efforts to frame the result otherwise, Aberdovey secured victory by 13 holes up to 9 holes up.

Sunday saw 46 players take to the course for the Welsh Hickory Championship, including five Aberdovey members. Played in bright sunshine and light winds, scoring conditions were favourable and reflected in an impressive set of results across the field. Prize winners were as follows:

Ladies’ Prize – Janet Price

Scratch Rosebowl
1st – Per Nyman (72 gross)
2nd – Jonas Fack (77 gross)
3rd – Julian Hunt (78 gross)

Peter Burles Trophy (Nett Stableford)
1st – Jenny Hunt (40 pts, 24 back nine)
2nd – Howard Plush (40 pts, 20 back nine)
3rd – Bjorn Petersson (39 pts)
4th – Sebastian Luckei

Photo: Jenny Hunt and Per Nyman with their trophies

The Club extends its thanks to all who took part for making the weekend such an enjoyable occasion, and we look forward to welcoming the British Golf Collectors Society back to Aberdovey again next year.

Aberdovey is delighted to be ranked 7th in the NCG Top 100 best value golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland, and 1st overall in Wales.

As a club, we are thrilled to receive this recognition among the leading courses in Wales, further demonstrating the strength and quality of golf across the country.

We thank all our staff, greenkeepers, members and board directors who help make Aberdovey such a welcoming and special place to be.

With spring now on the horizon, we look forward with anticipation to another fantastic season on our marvellous links.

NCG Top 100 Best Value Full Listing

Aberdovey Golf Club Celebrates National Honour at 2025 Golf Course Awards

Aberdovey Golf Club is proud to announce that it has been named Wales Golf Course of the Year at the 2025 Golf Course Awards. The accolade was presented last week during a prestigious ceremony at Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium, where leading figures from across the UK and Irish golf industry gathered to celebrate achievement and innovation.

The Golf Course Awards recognise outstanding courses and facilities across the golfing landscape, with a particular focus on progress made over the past 12 months. Judging criteria placed strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, accessibility, course conditioning, and meaningful contributions to local communities.

Winners were selected by an esteemed panel of judges representing a broad cross-section of the industry. Reflecting on the judging process, Chair of Judges Nick Dougherty (former tour professional and Sky Sports Golf presenter) said: “As judges, we looked for courses and facilities that met every criteria point – those that have improved the playing experience and the overall property, while also taking an active role in their communities through programmes and initiatives that promote inclusivity. All of this year’s winners have succeeded in delivering a first-class experience on and off the course.”

“We are absolutely delighted to have received this award.” said Susie Waldock, General Manager of Aberdovey Golf Club. “It is a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our outstanding team of loyal staff throughout the club, our committee, and our members, all of whom contribute to the character and spirit that define Aberdovey. The collective team effort is at the heart of everything we achieve.”

“We look forward to welcoming even more golfers to experience Aberdovey in 2025 and beyond,” added Rob Grier Head Professional. “This award is not just a milestone for our club, but a tribute to everyone who contributes to its unique spirit.”

Aberdovey Golf Club is honoured to be recognised among distinguished company and extends its congratulations to the fellow category winners:

• GB & Ireland Golf Course of the Year: Ballyneety Golf Club, County Limerick
• England Golf Course of the Year: Prince’s Golf Club, Kent
• Scotland Golf Course of the Year: The Championship Course at Carnoustie
• Ireland Golf Course of the Year: Enniscrone Golf Club, County Sligo

It gives us enormous pleasure to share the wonderful news that our club was named Wales Golf Course of the Year 2025 at the recent Golf Course Awards which took place at the Emirates Stadium in London.

This is such a proud moment for the club. The dedication and professionalism of our staff, combined with the support of our membership, have made this achievement possible. It not only reflects the hard work that goes into presenting our course at its very best every day and in all weathers, but also shines light on the warmth of welcome in every department – and this defines our club.

Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making Aberdovey Golf Club such a special place. This award belongs to all of us, and we celebrate this success together!

We are delighted to announce that it has been agreed to enter a new reciprocal green fee arrangement with Burnham & Berrow Golf Club.

Located at the gateway to England’s glorious Southwest, Burnham & Berrow Golf Club is considered one of the finest links golf experiences in the British Isles, with a rich history dating back to 1890. The Championship Course is ranked 27th in the Top 100 golf courses in GB&I and hosts The Open Final Qualifying Series. They also boast a further 9-hole Channel Course.

The reciprocal arrangement comes into force with effect from 1st October and full details on how to make a booking will be communicated shortly.

We are thrilled to have secured this arrangement for Aberdovey members and we look forward to a long and successful partnership between our 2 clubs.

We are delighted to be featured in this month’s Golf Monthly magazine in their “Spotlight On Blind Par 3s” article!

Last month we were delighted to welcome Peter Finch back to visit our course as part of his series of Top 100 courses that can be played for under £100. It was a fabulous day – the weather was fantastic and the golf was equally as good.

Peter’s video, showcasing our course at its finest, went live on his YouTube channel at 6pm last night and has already amassed 42,000 views!

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/R34CvAlhQKg

Many thanks to Rob and Tomos for hosting Peter and his crew.

Yesterday was a big day at Aberdovey Golf Club!

We officially opened the Darwin Championship Tees with the help of Peter Baker, Tomos Jones, Jack Shelley and Isobel Kelly in a challenge match in which members and guests witnessed some fantastic golf being played in true links conditions.

The match was closely fought with Peter and Jack coming out the winners by 3&2.

The standard of golf in such challenging conditions was a joy to watch for all those who turned out and we thank everyone for making the effort to support the event.

The biggest thanks go to the players for showcasing the new tees and our course so well!

Below is a link to the photos taken by Gareth Whalley:
See photos on Google drive.

Pictured L to R: Jack Shelley, Tomos Jones, Peter Baker, Isobel Kelly