Ashburnham is one of the finest traditional links courses in Wales, quietly sitting in the upper echelon of UK links without the fanfare. Founded in 1894 and remodelled by Harry Colt, it has hosted both the Amateur Championship and the PGA Championship – testament to its challenge. The routing begins and ends inland, but the heart of the course – holes 3 through 16 – winds through pure links terrain alongside the Carmarthen Bay dunes. Fairways ripple naturally, greens are firm and quick, and the prevailing breeze adds bite. The opening hole is notoriously tough – a par-4 with out-of-bounds all the way down the right. From there, it becomes a beautiful rhythm of risk and reward. The par-3s are standout, especially the 13th over a dune-framed hollow. Ashburnham is fair, unflashy, and unforgettable. It rewards solid ball striking, good course management, and a willingness to grind. A favourite of Sam Torrance, it’s a true championship course hiding in plain sight.