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Few municipal and proprietary clubs in North Wales carry the quiet persistence of Old Colwyn — a short, hilly layout that has served its community on the slopes above Colwyn Bay for well over a century. The course climbs away from the coast into terrain that is more demanding on the legs than the yardage alone suggests, where uneven lies and tight fairways demand local knowledge and a reliable short game far more than raw power.
Colwyn Bay itself sits on a stretch of the North Wales coast between Rhyl and Llandudno, backed by the Clwydian hills and facing the Irish Sea. The surrounding landscape is typical of this part of Wales — green, compact, and quick to change mood with the weather rolling in off the water. Golf has been part of the fabric of this coastline for generations, and clubs like Old Colwyn represent the grassroots end of a region that also hosts some of Britain's most celebrated links.
At par 68, the course is built for a different kind of challenge than length. Control, course management, and comfort with awkward stances matter here — the sort of test that rewards the thoughtful local regular and quietly humbles the visiting long-hitter who doesn't read the ground.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White · men | 5,448 | 67.3 | 120 | 68 |
| Yellow · men | 5,022 | 64.6 | 109 | 66 |
| Red · women | 4,719 | 68.5 | 118 | 68 |
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