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The Langland Bay Golf Club was formed in 1904, and is
predominantly meadowland, it is ideally located between the delightful bays of Langland and Caswell,
on the Gower peninsula-Britain's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Although quite short and with an SSS (Standard Scratch Score) of 69 the prevailing winds can
sometimes add many yards and strokes to one's score, but nevertheless overclubbing can be disastrous,
with trouble behind most of the small and well guarded greens.
However, for a golfer having a good day, there are ample birdie opportunities.
The 6th hole, is a 449 yard par 4 which ranks with any in its degree of difficulty and requirement
for accuracy and length, whereas the 8th, a comparatively short par 4, designed by James Braid, has
a spectacular view from the Medal tee of sheer beauty, looking as it does at the bays of Caswell,
Pwlldu and Brandy Cove and even Lundy is seen in the distance on a fine day.
The golfer drinks in the scenery then looks for a birdie if only the drive can be hit true. The par
five 15th leads us back to Langland Bay and possibly the most memorable hole on the course, the 16th,
where trouble abounds. Failure to find the shelved green from 153 yards has spoiled many a Medal Card
as this hole can demand anything from a nine iron to a four wood, depending on the wind.
On par with a round of golf at Langland is reliving the experience in the beautifully appointed,
traditional clubhouse overlooking the 18th Green.
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