Welcome to The Monmouth Golf Club
March 10th- On this day in 1969 James Earl Ray was sentenced to 99 years
imprisonment in Memphis, Tennessee for the murder of Martin Luther
King- not a lot of people know that, however a lot of satisfied golfers know that Monmouth certainly has every justification for its claim to be one of the
prettiest courses in Wales and is undoubtedly one that is renowned for the warm
welcome offered to its’ guests.
The course stands on high ground above the Town with superb views of the Welsh
Hills, Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. The undulating parkland course,
superbly maintained throughout the year, is 5582 yards off the white tees ,5399 off yellow (Par 69, SSS 67) and 5061
yards off the Ladies’ red tees (Par 70 SSS70).
Just a 25 minute drive takes you to Celtic Manor, the home of the
2010 Ryder Cup, and the club is also very
easily accessible to golfers from South Wales,
the Midlands, and South West England.
Each aptly named hole offers a
different challenge and names such as “Cannes Folly”, “Kymin View”, “The Oasis”,
“The Struggle”, “Long Haul”, “Devil’s Bunker” and “Last Gasp” give clues to the
test in store.
The eighth hole, “ Cresta Run” was recently included in
“Britain’s 100 most extraordinary golf holes” which also nominated Monmouth as
having the best value green fees in the country.
As you leave the clubhouse you
become aware of the tranquillity of the verdant surroundings, mature trees, wild
flowers and an abundance of wild life- Deer, Pheasant and Rabbit in particular.
Visit the Monmouth Golf Club - you will not be disappointed!