Brooklands Cottage is located in a golfers' paradise, and is an ideal base from which to explore the numerous courses. There are over 18 golf courses within half an hour’s drive, all of which are varied to suit the needs and levels of the player. The courses are situated in a variety of locations form beachside to countryside, all with breathtaking views. Inco Golf Club, Clydach - Is a flat tree lined course with a river boundary to one side, 18 holes, and 6064 yards. Green fees: Weekdays £15.00, Weekends £20.00. Visitors are welcome on most days; however there may be restrictions at weekends. There are no catering facilities only a bar.
Glynneath Golf Club, Glynneath - A picturesque course overlooking the Vale of Neath, the course is mainly flat, half woodland and half parkland, 18 holes, 5707 yards. Green fees: Weekdays £15.00, Weekends £20.00, £5.00 reduction if you are playing with a member. All visitors are welcome and there are buggies and trolleys available. Catering facilities are also open from 12.00pm to 4.00pm daily.
Fairwood Park Golf Club Ltd - Parkland Championship course. 18 holes 6741 yards. Practice field and net. Green Fees: £25.00 per day weekdays; £30.00 per day weekends and Bank Holidays. Visitors always welcome. Catering Facilities are available all day, every day. Full range from bar snacks to three course meals in restaurant; also two licensed bars.
Langland Bay Golf Club - Parkland/Seaside course. 18 holes 5857 yards. Green Fees: Weekdays £28.00; weekends and Bank Holidays £30.00. Visitors are welcome without reservation. Catering Facilities include lunches, teas and supper. Bar snacks also available.
Clyne Golf Club - Moorland course with extensive sea views. 18 holes 6334 yards. Large practice area, indoor and outdoor driving nets and chipping and putting green. Green Fees:
Weekdays £25.00; weekends £30.00. Winter offer - £20.00 including two-course meal.
Visitors welcome except during competition days -check with Secretary.Full catering facilities fully licensed
Allt-y-Graban Golf Club - Parkland course. 9 holes 4486 yards. Green Fees:
Weekdays £7.50 for 9 holes £10.00 for 18 holes; weekends £8.00 for 9 holes, £11.00 for 18 holes. Visitor’s welcome. Full club house facilities including licensed bar and meals.
Gower Golf Club - Rolling parkland course. 18 holes 6441 yards. Par71. Practice facilities. Well-manicured grassy course with outstanding views. Very testing challenge with some tough Par4s and Par5s. Surprisingly mature for a new course. Green fees: Weekdays from £15.00 18 holes; weekends from £20.00 18 holes.
Visitor’s welcome. Visitors start times 10am to 11am or after 2pm. Bookings via Pro Shop
Licensed bar, full catering facilities. Evening meals by prior arrangement.
Swansea Bay Golf Club- Seaside links. 18 holes 6605 yards. Green Fees:
Weekdays £16.00; weekends and Bank Holidays £22.00.
Visitors welcome without reservation. Bar/catering available every day from 11.00am; dinners by arrangement.
Palleg Golf Club - Meadowland course. 9 holes 3045 yards. Green Fees: Information not available.
Visitors welcome through week check with Secretary for weekends.
Morriston Golf Club - Parkland course rather difficult. 18 holes 5755 yards. Practice area. Green Fees: Weekdays £28.00; weekends and Bank Holidays £30.00.
Visitors welcome without reservation. Catering Facilities include lunches, teas and supper also bar snacks.
Neath Golf Club - Mountain course gentle slopes. 18 holes 6492 yards. Green Fees: Weekdays £18.00; £13.00 with member; weekends with member only. Special rates October to March weekdays £11.00.
Visitor’s Welcome weekdays only. Tuesdays Ladies Day. Full catering facilities available.
Earlswood Golf Club - Scenic gently undulating course. 18 holes 5174 yards. Green Fees: Information not available. Visitors pay as you play course all visitors welcome.
Aberdare Golf Club - Mountain course with parkland features and view of entire Cynon Valley. 18 holes 5875 yards. Green Fees: Weekdays £14.00; with member £8.00; weekends and Bank Holidays £18.00; with member £10.00. Visitors welcome without reservation weekdays; Saturdays and Sundays by prior arrangement with Secretary. Handicap Certificates required. Snooker room, ladies' lounge and changing room. Catering Facilities include
Bar, Lounge and Dining Room
Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) Golf Club - Mountaintop course in Brecon Beacons National Park area with outstanding views. 18 holes 5625 yards. Green Fees: £10.00 weekdays; £15.00 weekends. Half price with member.
Visitors welcome anytime except competition days (usually Sundays).
Brecon Golf Club - Flat parkland course. 9 holes 5256 yards. Green Fees: £10.00 at all times.
Visitor’s welcome. Some restriction Sundays when prior arrangement advisable. Catering Facilities include Bars and Private Functions available.
Lakeside Golf Club - Flat parkland course. 18 holes, 4390 yards 20 bay driving range. Green Fees: £9.50, juniors £5.00. Visitor’s welcome. Catering Facilities include bar meals and restaurant.
Cradoc Golf Club - Attractive parkland course adjoining the Brecon Beacons National Park with scenic views. 18 holes 6331 yards. 12-bay floodlit driving range. Host of 1982 Welsh Stroke Play Championships. Home of the Coors Brewers Champion of Champions Tournament. Green Fees: Weekdays £22.00 per day, weekends and Bank Holidays £28.00 per day. Special 18 holes - only rate of £17.00 per person available for societies on Monday and Thursdays. Visitors are welcome daily but restricted on Sundays. Prior arrangements recommended. Electric trolley/buggy hire. Full catering facilities daily except Mondays
Pontardawe Golf Club - Wooded course. 18 holes 6038 yards. Green Fees: £22.00 weekdays; £31.00 weekends. Visitors welcome weekends by prior arrangement only. Handicap Certificate required. Restaurant open daily except Mondays.
Pennard Golf Club -18 holes 6265 yards. Practice areas. Green Fees: Weekdays £27.00; weekends £35.00. Visitors welcome at any time. Snooker room
