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Wenvoe Castle Course

Wenvoe Castle Golf Club

Bethlehem, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
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18 holesPar 726,514 yds71.8/128

About this course

Wenvoe Castle Golf Club occupies parkland terrain in the Vale of Glamorgan, a few miles southwest of Cardiff. The course was designed by C. K. Cotton with involvement from James Braid, both prominent figures in early twentieth-century British golf architecture. Braid, a five-time Open Championship winner who designed or remodeled hundreds of courses across Britain, brought his characteristic emphasis on strategic bunkering and natural land use to the layout. The club takes its name from the historic Wenvoe Castle estate, though the castle itself no longer stands on the property. The course unfolds across gently rolling countryside typical of the Vale, with mature tree-lined fairways and views toward the Bristol Channel in the distance. The routing makes use of the natural contours without severe elevation changes, offering a traditional parkland test that rewards accurate driving and approach play. Several holes incorporate the remnants of the estate's landscaping, including specimen trees and hedgerows that frame playing corridors and define strategic angles. Wenvoe Castle serves as a members' club with a local and regional membership base. The course has hosted various Welsh regional competitions and qualifiers over the decades, maintaining its place within the fabric of Welsh golf. The clubhouse and facilities reflect the club's long-standing presence in the area, providing a traditional setting for golf in South Wales.

Quick facts

Location
Bethlehem, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Access
Public
Year built
1936
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,514 yards
Difficulty
71.8/128

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Common questions about Wenvoe Castle

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Wenvoe Castle was designed by C. K. Cotton and James Braid.

Yes. Wenvoe Castle is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Wenvoe Castle is 72.

Wenvoe Castle plays 6,514 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Wenvoe Castle is 128.

Wenvoe Castle is a 18-hole course.

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