A world-class golf course in a dramatic setting, Machynys Peninsula brings the unique Nicklaus Design style to Wales for the first time. An exciting and versatile course, Machynys Peninsula has been designed to challenge the best players in championship conditions and yet still be enjoyable for the higher handicapper, by utilising up to six tees per hole. The shaping of the 3.5 million pound course layout has included the creation of 25 acres of new lakes - salt and fresh water - giving it a unique feel for a links-type golf course.
Gary Nicklaus - who has been overseeing the project design on behalf of his father, the legendary Jack Nicklaus - has identified some of the more challenging and interesting holes as the 4th, 5th, 16th, and 18th. Naming the fourth, 'the most unique, a short-ish par 4 but a very challenging and a difficult one nonetheless.' He goes onto say: 'The 16th, a par 4 that is played across the lake from right behind the clubhouse is probably one of the most beautiful holes on the course. The view from the green of the whole bay is spectacular, whether the tide is in or out.
The huge clubhouse is home to the 80-seater Fairyhill brasserie-style restaurant and a 20 metre bar on the first floor, together with two lounges and a sundeck offering spectacular views across the golf course and Carmarthen Bay.
Already home to the European Tours 'Ladies Championship of Europe', Machynys has already earned itself an enviable reputation as the UK's best new golf course.
The UK's top golfing publications have recently written about Machynys Peninsula. Here is a small selection of what they said:
'A stunning location, great design and clever use of natural features suggests that Machynys will quickly develop into one of the best courses in the country' - Golf Monthly 2005 (Awarded the Gold medal in the 2005 course rankings)
'We were blown away by its splendour, Machynys is the finest new course and a contender for the highest new entry in Golf Worlds top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland' - Golf World 2005
Wales' newest links is blessed with some of the truest greens anywhere and a rosey future seems assured' - Golf Monthly 2006