Raglan Golf Club reopens after complete refurbishment
The club now has 18 holes, a new clubhouse, a bar, and a café/restaurant.
The par 72 course stretches over 6,700 yards, set in the countryside within the historic deer park of Raglan Castle.
The course features ancient oak trees and views of the Blorenge, Sugarloaf, and Skirrid mountains.
The club also has a Trackman iO simulator, lessons, a golf shop, and a new castle-themed crazy golf course.
Laura Anne Jones, Senedd Member for South Wales East, said: "It's fantastic to see Raglan Golf Club back and better than ever, offering 18 holes once again on a stunning, refurbished, and already well-loved course.
"The greens are looking incredible, with lots of positive feedback from those that play there.
"Since re-opening, it has been great to see it so busy all the time, with golfers but also families enjoying the food, Easter crafts, the new play park, and brilliant new castle-themed crazy golf course.
"It is also great to see and hear many young people joining up as members to play - even my six-year-old has now caught the golf bug and is wanting lessons.
"It's a course on par with the finest in Wales, and there's also plenty on offer for a family day or to just go and relax and enjoy the fantastic food in the clubhouse and beautiful views on offer - the breakfasts are already making a name for themselves.
"When you visit, it's clear to see why there are lots of locals here enjoying what's on offer, but also why people are coming from far and wide too.
"What's exciting is that things are only going to get better, with a huge oak-beamed barn that will be available to rent for events, with linking accommodation being built too, and a new driving range on the horizon.
"It is most definitely worth a visit - especially if you are a golfer."
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