
Holywell Course
Holywell Golf Club
About this course
Holywell Golf Club sits on elevated ground above the town of Holywell in Flintshire, North Wales, with views extending across the Dee Estuary toward the Wirral Peninsula and, on clear days, the hills of Cumbria. The course occupies a hillside site that provides natural movement and variety in the terrain, characteristic of many Welsh clifftop and coastal layouts in this part of the country. The land offers a mix of parkland and links-like characteristics, with the higher holes exposed to prevailing winds off the estuary. The club was established in the early twentieth century and has served the local golfing community for over a century. The routing takes advantage of the sloping ground, with several holes playing uphill and downhill, demanding thoughtful club selection and course management. The layout includes a number of elevated tees that offer strategic interest and require players to account for both distance and wind conditions. The greens and fairways reflect the natural contours of the hillside, and the course rewards accuracy over pure length. Holywell functions as a traditional members' club with a welcoming atmosphere for visitors exploring golf in North Wales. The setting provides a quieter alternative to some of the region's better-known links courses, while still offering genuine challenge and scenic appeal. The club maintains its place within the fabric of local golf, hosting regional competitions and serving as a home course for golfers in Flintshire and the surrounding areas.
Quick facts
- Location
- Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1906
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,091 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.9/120
Getting there
The journey to Holywell Golf Club begins at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, roughly forty miles to the northwest across the Dee Estuary, or Manchester Airport for those seeking wider international connections. The drive west traces the North Wales coast along the A55, where the industrial edges of Chester give way to glimpses of tidal flats and the distant Welsh hills rising inland. Within an hour, you leave the dual carriageway for quieter roads that climb into Flintshire's rolling countryside, the final approach winding upward through hedgerows and pasture until the clubhouse emerges on its elevated perch - a modest, welcoming gateway to one of Wales' oldest and most characterful courses.
FAQ
Common questions about Holywell
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Holywell is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Holywell is 70.
Holywell plays 6,091 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Holywell is 120.
Holywell is a 18-hole course.



