Machynys is named after a monastery, built on the Machynys Peninsula by St Piro during the 6th century. Translated from the Welsh language ‘Machynys’ means ‘Monks Island’ a meditative Island retreat. Prior to the erection of the Sea defence wall Machynys was inundated with the incoming tide creating Monks Island on which the monastery sat.
Monk’s Island is a Nicklaus designed 7121 yard modern links golf course, Elemis Premier Spa, Gym and Health Club featuring first class food in Machynys Bar and Brasserie, complete with Golf Academy and Driving Range.
Since opening in 2005 Machynys has been privileged to have hosted an unprecedented 12 championships, including 2 R&A Open Championships and 4 Ryder Cup Wales LET Championships of Europe. The golf course has been recognised as an Open qualifying venue.
Machynys offers a friendly, professional welcome to all visitors who are encouraged to utilise its 5-star facilities, including MONKS HEALTH CLUB & PREMIER SPA, MACHYNYS BAR & BRASSERIE with its wrap around sun-deck, or the 20 bay ACADEMY and DRIVING RANGE not forgetting of course Monk’s Island, a world class NICKLAUS CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE.
Come and see what Machynys can offer you.
A modern links championship golf course, Machynys Peninsula has been designed to challenge the best players in championship conditions – and yet still be enjoyable for the higher handicapper, by utiising up to five tees per hole.
The shaping of the £3.5m course layout has included the creation of 25 acres of new lakes – salt and fresh water – 12 miles of irrigation pipes and six miles of drainage pipes, to ensure the course is in top condition all year round. Gary Nicklaus – who has been overseeing the project design on behalf of his father, the legendary Jack Nicklaus – has identified some of his favourite and most challenging 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.”
