Llandudno Maesdu Golf Club

Llandudno Maesdu Golf Club sits on the North Wales coast near the Victorian resort town of Llandudno, with views across the Irish Sea and toward the Great Orme headland. The course was originally laid out by Tom Jones in the early twentieth century and later revised by James Braid, whose involvement brought characteristic strategic bunkering and routing adjustments that remain evident in the layout today. The club's location on the Maesdu peninsula provides a links-like setting, though the terrain includes parkland characteristics with mature trees and undulating ground. The routing takes advantage of the coastal topography, with several holes playing along elevated ground that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The wind off the Irish Sea is a regular factor in club selection and shot strategy, particularly on the more exposed holes. Braid's design philosophy of rewarding accurate placement over pure distance is reflected in the positioning of hazards and the contouring of greens, which require thoughtful approach play. Llandudno Maesdu serves as a traditional members' club with a long history in the North Wales golfing community. The course provides a straightforward test of golf that emphasizes course management and adaptability to coastal conditions. Its proximity to the town and its role as a regional venue give it a place among the established clubs along the Welsh coast, offering a combination of seaside character and inland features that distinguish it from pure links courses elsewhere in the region.