The Wales National Course

at The Vale Resort

Location: Hensol, Wales | Style: Parkland | Length: 7,433 yards | Par: 73 | Designer: Peter Johnson | Founded: 2003

Set within the Vale Resort’s 650-acre South Wales estate, the Wales National is the resort’s headline championship test: a long, strategic parkland course measuring 7,433 yards from the championship tees. Designed by Peter Johnson and opened in 2003, it is widely noted as one of the longest courses outside the United States, with rolling fairways, water features, and countryside views creating a big-course feel just 15 minutes from Cardiff.

Purpose-built to challenge the modern golfer, the Wales National blends scale with variety. Its par-73 routing keeps the pace of the round changing, while large greens, natural hazards, and mature woodland give it strong stay-and-play appeal for golf breaks in Wales.

Course highlights

• One of the longest golf courses outside the USA at 7,433 yards from the championship tees.
• Championship pedigree, with Wales Golf noting that it has hosted European Challenge Tour,
• Senior Tour and PGA European Tour events. Set in 650 acres of countryside at the Vale Resort, close to Cardiff and the M4.

Clubhouse & amenities

Golfers have access to the Vale Resort’s light and airy clubhouse, on-site pro shop, coaching professionals, and 15-bay lit driving range. The wider resort includes a 143-bedroom four-star hotel, Wales’ largest spa, restaurants, a bar, 20-metre pool, gym, squash and tennis courts.

Did You Know?

The Wales National was opened in 2003 by Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave.