ospreyeddy

A hilltop course affording views up and down the Swansea Valley.
Although a little wet underfoot (not surprising given the previous week's persistent rain) the course
was in outstanding condition with quick and true greens, most of which had subtle and deceptive breaks. The front nine is heavily tree lined so accuracy is a must, however, as you gradually climb the hill it opens out giving fantastic views, especially from tees of the signature holes, 11, 13. & 16, the last a spectacular drive to the green (for big hitters) or the fairway 250 ft below.

I have played "The Mond" many times over the years and never really enjoyed because of the tangle of holes and road noise on most of the course. It does have 4 very good holes (10, 11, 12 & 13 ), the rest of the course consists, for the most part, of parallel holes, most of which reward playing on to the wrong fairway.
It is generally in pretty good Nick, however since a change of management, it has become less manicured. There are better courses in the locality.