A superb day of golf marked this year’s Women’s Teams of 4 Open on Friday 10th July. The sun shone down and the course was enjoyed by all.

Congratulations go to the winning team from Chester, Eaton and Stockport Golf Clubs, made up of Kay Skinner, Sue Ratcliffe, Dee Leary, and Liz Newton, who posted an impressive 89 points to take the top prize.

Hot on their heels were the runners-up with 88 points, featuring a home team combination of Val Franklin, Jill Williams, Maria Worton and Ceri Rigby.

Third place went to Beth Cambidge, Sara Shepherd, Jenny Leonard and Sandy Ward from Shifnal, Oswestry and Edgbaston with 86 points.

Fourth place, scoring 85 points, consisted of Jo Thomas (Padeswood & Buckley), Samantha Masters (Wrag Barn), Mary Upson (Aberdovey) and Carol Howell (Broome Manor).

Two’s sweep: Sue Ratcliffe (Carden Park), Anna Marie Dutton (The Wiltshire), Sarah Clarke (Oswestry).

Full results can be seen here: Women’s Teams of 4 Results

A big thank you to all who took part, and congratulations to our winners.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic event next year!

Glorious sunshine welcomed a full field of 160 competitors to today’s Seniors’ Betterball Open, creating the perfect conditions for a fantastic day of golf and great scoring.

Peter Drinkwater and Mark Duckworth from Heyrose Golf Club emerged as the overall winners to top a very competitive leaderboard with 45 points.

Finishing as runners-up were David Harrop and Jamie Herring from Weymouth Golf Club with 44 points, followed in third place by Chris Ward and Alan Gilbert of Aberdovey, also with 44 points, who lost out on the back 9.

Full results are available to view here: Seniors’ Betterball Results

Congratulations to all our prize winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part.

We were delighted to have recently welcomed Rick Shiels to Aberdovey to film the latest video in his Handicap Series:

“Rick Shiels heads to the historic Aberdovey Golf Club on the Welsh coast for episode 3 of the Handicap Series, joined by his Rick Shiels Golf Show co-host Guy Charnock for a round on one of the UK’s most iconic links courses. By the end of the round, Rick finally reveals his TRUE handicap — a number he’s never put on camera before. You’ll want to stick around for this one.”

We were delighted to welcome back members of the British Golf Collectors Society for their annual visit over the weekend of 18-19 April, continuing a long-standing tradition that dates back to the Club’s centenary year in 1992.

Festivities began on Friday with a number of Society members enjoying a warm-up round at Borth & Ynyslas, before attention turned to Saturday’s main event – the foursomes match against the Club for the Darwin Trophy. Played in classic links conditions of sunshine and a lively breeze, the contest featured 13 matches and showcased the course at its very best. The layout and playing surfaces received widespread praise, with particular thanks due to the Club’s greenkeeping team for their outstanding preparation.

Following the golf, players and guests gathered for an excellent evening of dining, with the Club’s catering and bar teams earning well-deserved recognition. Speeches from Nick Wright and BGCS Captain Nigel Notley were warmly received, while Philip Truett, one of the original organisers of the fixture, delivered his customary entertaining summary of the day’s play. Despite his spirited efforts to frame the result otherwise, Aberdovey secured victory by 13 holes up to 9 holes up.

Sunday saw 46 players take to the course for the Welsh Hickory Championship, including five Aberdovey members. Played in bright sunshine and light winds, scoring conditions were favourable and reflected in an impressive set of results across the field. Prize winners were as follows:

Ladies’ Prize – Janet Price

Scratch Rosebowl
1st – Per Nyman (72 gross)
2nd – Jonas Fack (77 gross)
3rd – Julian Hunt (78 gross)

Peter Burles Trophy (Nett Stableford)
1st – Jenny Hunt (40 pts, 24 back nine)
2nd – Howard Plush (40 pts, 20 back nine)
3rd – Bjorn Petersson (39 pts)
4th – Sebastian Luckei

Photo: Jenny Hunt and Per Nyman with their trophies

The Club extends its thanks to all who took part for making the weekend such an enjoyable occasion, and we look forward to welcoming the British Golf Collectors Society back to Aberdovey again next year.

Aberdovey is delighted to be ranked 7th in the NCG Top 100 best value golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland, and 1st overall in Wales.

As a club, we are thrilled to receive this recognition among the leading courses in Wales, further demonstrating the strength and quality of golf across the country.

We thank all our staff, greenkeepers, members and board directors who help make Aberdovey such a welcoming and special place to be.

With spring now on the horizon, we look forward with anticipation to another fantastic season on our marvellous links.

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Aberdovey Golf Club Celebrates National Honour at 2025 Golf Course Awards

Aberdovey Golf Club is proud to announce that it has been named Wales Golf Course of the Year at the 2025 Golf Course Awards. The accolade was presented last week during a prestigious ceremony at Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium, where leading figures from across the UK and Irish golf industry gathered to celebrate achievement and innovation.

The Golf Course Awards recognise outstanding courses and facilities across the golfing landscape, with a particular focus on progress made over the past 12 months. Judging criteria placed strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, accessibility, course conditioning, and meaningful contributions to local communities.

Winners were selected by an esteemed panel of judges representing a broad cross-section of the industry. Reflecting on the judging process, Chair of Judges Nick Dougherty (former tour professional and Sky Sports Golf presenter) said: “As judges, we looked for courses and facilities that met every criteria point – those that have improved the playing experience and the overall property, while also taking an active role in their communities through programmes and initiatives that promote inclusivity. All of this year’s winners have succeeded in delivering a first-class experience on and off the course.”

“We are absolutely delighted to have received this award.” said Susie Waldock, General Manager of Aberdovey Golf Club. “It is a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our outstanding team of loyal staff throughout the club, our committee, and our members, all of whom contribute to the character and spirit that define Aberdovey. The collective team effort is at the heart of everything we achieve.”

“We look forward to welcoming even more golfers to experience Aberdovey in 2025 and beyond,” added Rob Grier Head Professional. “This award is not just a milestone for our club, but a tribute to everyone who contributes to its unique spirit.”

Aberdovey Golf Club is honoured to be recognised among distinguished company and extends its congratulations to the fellow category winners:

• GB & Ireland Golf Course of the Year: Ballyneety Golf Club, County Limerick
• England Golf Course of the Year: Prince’s Golf Club, Kent
• Scotland Golf Course of the Year: The Championship Course at Carnoustie
• Ireland Golf Course of the Year: Enniscrone Golf Club, County Sligo

It gives us enormous pleasure to share the wonderful news that our club was named Wales Golf Course of the Year 2025 at the recent Golf Course Awards which took place at the Emirates Stadium in London.

This is such a proud moment for the club. The dedication and professionalism of our staff, combined with the support of our membership, have made this achievement possible. It not only reflects the hard work that goes into presenting our course at its very best every day and in all weathers, but also shines light on the warmth of welcome in every department – and this defines our club.

Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making Aberdovey Golf Club such a special place. This award belongs to all of us, and we celebrate this success together!

We are delighted to announce that it has been agreed to enter a new reciprocal green fee arrangement with Burnham & Berrow Golf Club.

Located at the gateway to England’s glorious Southwest, Burnham & Berrow Golf Club is considered one of the finest links golf experiences in the British Isles, with a rich history dating back to 1890. The Championship Course is ranked 27th in the Top 100 golf courses in GB&I and hosts The Open Final Qualifying Series. They also boast a further 9-hole Channel Course.

The reciprocal arrangement comes into force with effect from 1st October and full details on how to make a booking will be communicated shortly.

We are thrilled to have secured this arrangement for Aberdovey members and we look forward to a long and successful partnership between our 2 clubs.

We are delighted to be featured in this month’s Golf Monthly magazine in their “Spotlight On Blind Par 3s” article!