The Links of Wales

About the Book

The Links of Wales features over 20 golf courses found along the spectacular coastline of Wales. The author and a friend played matches, many with members of the local Welsh clubs, which often became spirited: they shared laughter, anguished over missed putts, and rejoiced over birdies. While most of these courses will never host a British Open, they offer good golf, a round under three hours, and a chance to play with Welshmen. These hidden gems reveal the essence of British golf: simple elegance and thrifty maintenance. Like a well-kept secret, many of these links have some of the most breathtaking scenery in Wales. From the clifftop links of Pennard to the delightful seaside greens of Newport Golf Club, it’s easy to become enchanted with the five-star scenery of Wales. For golfers dreaming of a trip to this fascinating land, this book is a must.

· A short history on Wales, home of stone circles and Celtic crosses
· Details on how golf evolved in Wales
· Information on the golf course architecture of Wales
· Blow by blow descriptions of ‘mini-Ryder Cups’ with club members
· How to arrange a game with Welsh club members
· Tips on travel and accommodations
· Course ratings, addresses, and phone numbers
· Indexed for quick reference
· A list of Welsh and British websites on accommodations and golf
· Map of courses and numerous photographs

About the Author

Robert Kroeger, after retiring from dentistry, lives with his wife Laura in Cincinnati and is a certified personal trainer. An avid golfer, he also runs marathons, having qualified for Boston in over half of the 50+ marathons he's run. He also enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.Robert Kroeger lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati. When he is not practicing dentistry, playing golf, running marathons, or spending time with his family, he writes about the history and traditions of golf. A former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, he is three-time club champion of Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati. He has qualified for and played in two USGA Senior Amateur championships and he belongs to Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho!, the oldest seaside course in England. A former member of Royal Dornoch, he enjoys playing seaside links courses. A member of the Golf Collectors Society, he enjoys researching the history of the game. Having played on over 300 courses in the British Isles and Ireland, Kroeger has written six books on golf in these countries: To The 14th Tee, The Links of Wales, Golf on the Links of England, The Golf Courses of Old Tom Morris, Golf on the Links of Ireland, and Complete Guide to the Golf Courses of Scotland, a book that emphasizes the fun in playing the lesser known gems in the Kingdom.