Monmouth Golf Club Monmouth Golf Club Monmouth Golf Club is an 18-hole golf club based just outside Monmouth at Leasbrook Lane, near Dixton. The course is located on high ground to the east of the town with views of the Welsh hills, the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. The club claims to be "one of the prettiest golf courses in Wales". The club has a short game practice area and a nine-hole practice putting green. Other facilities include a clubhouse, bar and shop The hole names on the course are: Monmouth Golf Club was formed on 25 June 1896 at a
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