The Belfry - Spring 2009

I'm looking at arranging a weekend break at The Belfry.

Looking at their website the cost will be around £150.

This includes a round of golf on the Brabazon course and the PGA National, overnight accomadation plus food.

I'm looking at playing this event around the end of April 2009, but this might change depending when their winter rates change to their summer rates.

Russ

The courses are just not that good IMO. Far better value at many pther places.

The value is as how you percieve it John.  OK, you may think that the courses aren't up to much (I'd disagree but that's personal preference) but, and it's quite a big but, the Belfry is not like numerous other corporate courses around the country.  It's first and foremost a golfing centre and the atmosphere is golf not business, the rates are only slightly more expensive than many of the big chains and you do (almost) play the courses the pro's play.

It depends what you're after for a weekender, I don't think it's bad value.

Each to their own, Tim, as you say. I have never liked the course at all. When it was first opened it was like playing in a field. Of course it has grown in since then but none of the holes are that inspiring.

I'd second that Jonny , to me I use to find the place sruffy but my last two outings there I really enjoyed and since being taken over by the Quinns the courses are always pesented well, I actually enjoy the PGA over the Brab and as for the Derby they should flatten it and build some nice houses.

I have spoken with people who have played at The Belfry and not one of them has said a bad word about it.

Both the courses (Brabazon and PGA National) and the hotel/food were excellent.

The reason I fancy playing there is the history (all those Ryder Cups) and it's location.

I had the pleasure of attending a Ryder Cup there and so it would be nice for me to play the course I was watching the professionals play on.

Russ

I played there this summer. Just the PGA. I have to say, we had a nice day, and the PGA was presented excellently, but I did find it very bland. I cant even remember any of the holes. The Brabazon looked good. Well the 2 famous holes I could see, the 18th and the 10th. Is it good value for £150? seems it.

John how would you spend that £150 on a like for like deal?

Oooh yes Wayne. I like the look of conway.

Surely there is another good course nearer. And some cheap acomodation.

That looks good to.

Was that you waking me up this morning? I'll give you a bell later.

Wayne. I see the Nefyn and District made it on the top 100