Langland Bay Golf Club

Langland Bay is just one of several attractive courses in and around the Gower Peninsula that have a distinctive appeal to visitors. In Langland's case, the distinction stems from its magnificent views, the fact that it is so well kept and that it looks willing to be kind to the holiday golfer. But just as short people tend to have a feisty nature, short golf courses can also be very belligerent and Langland has a tradition of making you fight for every yard. Small greens, plenty of bunkers and unwelcoming rough combine to ensure that you will have more to keep an eye on than the scenery. The finishing holes are particularly difficult, starting with the short 16th which is called "Death or Glory" because the alternative to hitting the tiny green is to be buried in bracken or playing the second from the beach. Even more fearsome, however, is the par four sixth which is uphill into the wind and is credited with being the toughest in the area. Then again, you have the pleasure of the eighth which runs along the side of Caswell Bay. After Langland youll feel well tested but enjoyably so.