Aberdare Golf Club

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Aberdare Golf Club
Club information
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Aberdare Golf Club within Wales
Coordinates 51°43′11″N3°25′43″W / 51.71981°N 3.428695°W / 51.71981; -3.428695
Location Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Established1921
Type Golf Club
Total holes18
Website aberdaregolfclub.co.uk
LengthWhite Block - 5875 yards
LengthYellow Block - 5767 yards
LengthRed Block - 5189 yards

Aberdare Golf Club (Welsh: Clwb Golff Aberdar) is a golf club based just outside Aberdare at Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. [1] It was founded in 1921 as a parkland course at Abernant, about a mile from Aberdare and is an 18-hole golf course famous for its mature oak trees. Dai Rees, who was former Ryder Cup Captain is a member and who started his career at the club as an Assistant Professional at the age of 16. [2] The course, in summer months, plays as a Par 69 consisting of 3 par 5's, 9 par 4's and 6 par 3 's.


The club is open to both members and visitors and also welcomes society days.


Practice green: Yes

Practice nets: Yes

References

  1. Welsh Golf Corses.com website; recalled 03 March 2014.
  2. Walesonline website; accessed 11 04 2014