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Wales Top 100 venues you can play for under £100!
TL;DR
Wales offers a variety of golf courses that can be played for under £100, featuring some hidden gems on the NCG Top 100s Tour. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy these affordable venues throughout the year.
Key points
- Wales has many golf courses under £100
- NCG Top 100s Tour features affordable venues
- Golf in Wales began in the late 19th Century
- Wales is known for its coastal links courses
- Courses available to play throughout the year
There are some incredible golf courses throughout Wales, and you can play plenty of them on the NCG Top 100s Tour for under £100!
While Scotland first started playing golf in the 15th Century, it was almost the end of the 19th Century when the sport came to Welsh land.
We appreciate that in this day and age, to play at some of the major championship venues, you will have to fork out several hundred pounds.
However, there are some gems that will still cost you less than £100, and there are several of those on the NCG Top 100s Tour schedule for the year!
Wales is known for its links courses, around the coastline of the country, and there are plenty you can play on the Tour over the next 12 months…
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The 10th hole at Bull Bay | Source: Bull Bay
Which venues on the NCG Top 100s: Wales list can you play for less than £100?
As the northernmost golf course in the country, Bull Bay overlooks the Irish Sea from its location at the northern tip of Anglesey. It offers stunning views from all parts of the golf course, one designed by the great Herbert Fowler.
- Book your spot to play at Bull Bay on the NCG Top 100s Tour on July 6th, 2026 here.
With a history of more than 120 years, Prestatyn is one of the oldest venues in the north of Wales. It sits alongside Prestatyn Beach, with a number of holes on the front nine running alongside the Irish Sea coastline.
- Book your spot to play at Prestatyn on the NCG Top 100s Tour on July 7th, 2026 here.
- You can also play t both Bull Bay nd Prestatyn as part of our North Wales Swing, which also incorporates an event at Conwy.
The 7th hole at Prestatyn | Source: Prestatyn
One of the oldest golf courses in Wales, Tenby’s history dates back to 1888. James Braid, one of the greatest golf course designers in history, was the man behind the 18-hole layout at Tenby, one that has remained relatively unchanged ever since.
- Book your spot to play at Tenby on the NCG Top 100s Tour on August 24th, 2026 here.
One of two big name courses in the region to open in the early part of the 21st Century (the other hosted the Ryder Cup…), Machynys Peninsula is an epic links course on Monk’s Island, designed by Jack and Gary Nicklaus. It has hosted the Ladies European Tour in its short history.
- Book your spot to play at Machynys Peninsula on the NCG Top 100s Tour on August 25th, 2026 here.
Another venue on the South Wales coastline, Ashburnham is a fantastic links offering. A host of the European Tour in days gone by, today, the course is a tough and true links layout. JH Taylor, Fred Hawtree and Ken Cotton have all had a hand in the design of the course over the years.
- Book your spot to play at Ashburnham on the NCG Top 100s Tour on August 26th, 2026 here.
- You can also play at Tenby, Machynys Peninsula and Ashburnham as part of our South Wales Summer Swing, which also incorporates an event at Pyle & Kenfig.
The view over the course at Ashburnham and beyond | Source: Ashburnham
Now have your say…
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Q&A
What are the best golf courses in Wales under £100?
The NCG Top 100s Tour highlights several excellent golf courses in Wales that can be played for under £100.
How can I find affordable golf courses in Wales?
You can explore the NCG Top 100s Tour, which lists various golf venues in Wales available for under £100.
When can I play golf at these venues in Wales?
The golf courses featured on the NCG Top 100s Tour are available to play throughout the year.
What is the history of golf in Wales?
Golf was introduced to Wales towards the end of the 19th Century, following its origins in Scotland in the 15th Century.
