Aberdare Golf Club

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Aberdare Golf Club
Club information
This map shows the position of the Golf Club
This map shows the position of the Golf Club
Aberdare Golf Club within Wales
Coordinates51°43′11″N 3°25′43″W / 51.71981°N 3.428695°W / 51.71981; -3.428695
LocationRhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Established1921
TypeGolf Club
Total holes18
Websiteaberdaregolfclub.co.uk

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] This club has a "members only" policy.

References[edit]

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