Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide

Complimentary

Spring Edition 2012

How to find...

Your guide to the regions golf courses, including directions for locating each one

Featured Course Close House Hotel & Golf, the perfect destination for every occasion

Plus Features, Latest news, Costa del Sol...

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C o m p e t i t i o n s

Y o r k sh i r e Reg i o n C o m p e t i t i o n s

30th March 2012

27th April 2012

10th May 2012

Moortown GC

Lindrick GC

Moor Allerton

£80 per pair

£90 per pair

£70 per pair

21st June 2012

26th July 2012

27th July 2012

19th September 2012

Fulford GC

Ilkley GC

Brough GC

Bradford GC

£75 per pair

£70 per pair

£50 per pair

£60 per pair

N o r t h E a s t Reg i o n C o m p e t i t i o n s

10th February 2012

30th May 2012

22nd June 2012

Cleveland GC

Brancepeth Castle

Bishop Auckland

£45 per pair

£50 per pair

£45 per pair

6th July 2012

24th August 2012

28th September 2012

Close House

Stocksfield GC

Middlesbrough

£60 per pair (Filly Course)

£40 per pair

£50 per pair

Hotel Tamisa Golf

Get involved!

Join us on The Golf Guide Tour for the chance to win a golf trip to the Costa del Sol! Format is Pairs better ball stableford, and the winners from each event are invited to the final on the Costa del Sol in November 2012 & February 2013, including a 3 night stay at the 4 star Tamisa Hotel Mijas incl Breakfast, return flights, all transfers and 3 competitive rounds of golf at Mijas, El Chaparral, and the grand final at Santana.

To enter call: Dennis Chadwick-Rayner 07795 182 359 or Robin Snook 07789 484 367.

Email us at: competitions@golfguidepublications.com You can also send an entry by post using the application form you will find in this magazine.

WIN A TO SPA TRIP THE FININ FOR EVERY E AL AT VENT

Telephone: 07795 182 359 or email us at: competitions@golfguidepublications.com

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Welcome Issue 6. Spring Edition 2012

008 News & Features 032 North Yorkshire 052 West Yorkshire 076 East Yorkshire 086 South Yorkshire 094 North East 118 Costa del Sol 123 Open Competitions

Welcome to our 2012 Spring edition of the Yorkshire and North East Golf Guide.

We are delighted to be showcasing 62 of the region’s best golf courses in this Guide, and we really appreciate the feedback from clubs and golfers alike as to the standard of our Guide.

Golf Guide Publications’ fundamental aim is to drive revenue to Golf clubs. We have helped to get two 8 to 15 handicap leagues off the ground within Yorkshire and we now have 21 Golf Guide Tour dates across the North of England - with all winners enjoying a four day trip to Spain, see page 14 for the November 2011 Tour Final write-up.

Spring is traditionally the time we all think about our goals for the golfing season - single figures, getting into the teens, wining a Golf Guide Tour event or just to continue beating your pals?

With 2011 firmly behind us Golf Clubs have gone through tough times, but they survive as it is a great product that has every emotion attached at every level.

We are delighted to be involved in our first Junior Open and are looking forward to seeing some emerging talent at Sandburn on the 24th of July. See page 17 for entry details.

The Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide has been brought to you by Golf Guide Publications Limited, who publish Guides in the UK and the Costa del Sol. This formula has worked for many years in Spain and is proving to be a similar success story in the North West

& Cumbria, Ireland and now Yorkshire & North East. This quarterly Guide contains reviews of Golf Clubs, local and international golf news and special golf promotions.

Each issue has in-depth Golf Club editorials describing the courses, the facilities on offer, signature holes and detailed directions.

These editorials are a chance for clubs to highlight themselves and detail any offers and promotions they are running during that period. We are delighted to have Close House in this edition.

The Guide is split into five areas; North, West, East and South Yorkshire and the North East. These areas are colour coded, containing a map highlighting where each course can be found. A full golf course listing is featured in the Guide containing the phone number and website of every golf course in Yorkshire and the North East. The Golf Guide is aimed at golfers at every level; societies, club golfers, beginners and professionals.

We hope you find this free publication an enjoyable read. Be sure to pass it on to your golfing buddies and society secretary - come and meet the team at a Golf Guide Tour Event soon.

All that remains is to thank you for your continued support and ‘Here is to 2012!’

Any feedback is always appreciated - see you in the Summer, if not before ‘FORE!’ Regards, Dennis Chadwick-Rayner.

07795 182 359 dcr@golfguidepublications.com

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Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden. While every effort has been made to maintain integrity and check for accuracy, the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for any problems, inconvenience, loss, injury or legal proceedings of any kind arising from information, advice or advertisements contained herein. All rights reserved.

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Featured Course

Westwood Golf Academy Opens this Summer at Close House Golf

Lee Westwood has launched a new Golf Academy at Close House in Northumberland.

Westwood became the official Attached Tour Professional at Close House last May and the Academy will take place this summer in partnership with The Co-operative and Activate Sport.

Lee Westwood quoted “I am very proud of my Academy and the opportunity it presents for young golfers. The Lee Westwood Academy is all about learning about the game whilst having fun. I really hope that they will help hundreds more young people engage with the sport that I love so much, and get the same enjoyment that I have had out of this great game”.

people on the course - available to young adults and children aged 7 to 16 year. They will get the opportunity to learn both old and new skills from some of the best coaches in the sport. There are currently ten other locations across the UK and Close House will look to attract aspiring and young golfers primarily from the NE, Cumbria and Scotland.

The Lee Westwood Golf Academy will be held over the 25th - 27th July 2012 and Lee Westwood will spend a full day with the young

The coaching programme, which has been put together by Westwood and his team of experts, covers every aspect of the game and will be

spread over a three-day period. ‘Off-course’ sessions to teach young people about good etiquette, rules, marking your card, nutrition, fitness and psychology will also be available.

Russell Smith, newly appointed Golf Director at Close House quoted “having Lee Westwood, one of the best players in the world on board in his ambassadorial role is very exciting and a great coup for the North East and UK golf.

The Lee Westwood Academy at Close House this summer will further raise the importance

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“I am very proud of my Academy and the opportunity it presents for young golfers. The Lee Westwood Academy is all about learning about the game whilst having fun.”

of junior golf development. Both myself and the entire team at Close House are fully commited to supporting this great event and wonderful opportunity for the young, aspiring golfers. Wouldn’t it be great to find the next Lee Westwood at Close House”.

Smith, who officially started in his new role in January continued, “The overall investment into Close House Hotel and Golf, especially in such a short period of time is quite astounding, and I have quickly discovered that our owner Graham Wylie brings unique vision and inspiration to help in making Close House a huge success”. Smith, 40 moved to Close House from his former role at Gleneagles, where he was heavily involved in preparations for the Ryder Cup in 2014.

Each camp allocates one coach to every ten juniors, giving attendees the chance to receive intensive coaching and first class expertise to help them improve their game. All juniors who attend the Lee Westwood Golf Academy at Close House will also receive a personalised feedback form, highlighting their strengths and suggested areas for improvement.

In addition to coaching, there will be a competitive element to the courses. The juniors will be invited to play in a series of competitions which will cover every aspect of the game. Competitions will run for different age groups with several prize packages offered. This will give the juniors the chance to really enjoy the experience and have fun, regardless of how well they do.

John Glendinning, General Manager of Close House Hotel and Golf in Northumberland quoted “it is an incredible honour to have Lee Westwood as our Attached Tour Professional.

To be able to provide top class coaching and techniques with Lee to junior golfers across the North of England is superb. We need academies like this to encourage young people to get into golf and keep fit at an early age.

And for those who are already interested, it’s all about improving their game and skills. This is also an opportunity for our own golf pro’s to improve their skills from a world class player”.

For more information or to book a place contact Activate Sport on 0115 973 1676 or visit www.leewestwoodgolfacademy.co.uk www.closehouse.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

Gary Wolstenholme Interview by Robin Snook

Gary Wolstenholme’s golfing CV is longer than his average driving distance! A career of many highlights, he was Amateur Champion of Great Britain twice at Ganton in 1991 and again at Royal Troon in 2003. The most capped player in world amateur golf, he rates the 1998 World Amateur Team Championships victory in Chile (The Eisenhower Trophy) as one of his best achievements.

He also helped Great Britain and Ireland to four Walker Cup victories, he was awarded an MBE for services to golf in 2007 and turned professional in 2008 so that he could pursue a career on the European Senior Tour in 2010.

No stranger to the professional golf circuit having played as an amateur in the US Masters, the US Open and the Open Championship, and blessed with a still sublimely smooth putting stroke, it was perhaps no surprise that he was quickly on the Senior Tour podium winning the Casa Serena Czech Open in 2010, and finishing 4th on the 2011Senior Tour Order of Merit, earning 181,000 Euros and being crowned Rookie of the Year.

He is pictured here holding aloft the ISPS Handa Australian Senior Open trophy, his most recent success, in November 2011.

Born in Surrey in 1960, it is perhaps less well known that Gary spent most of his formative years living in the North of England. Between the ages of four to nineteen years old, he lived in Grange-over-Sands (Cumbria), Keighley (West Yorkshire), Melbourne (Australia) for 18 months, and then Heversham (Cumbria).

Whilst Gary is often away playing on the

Senior Tour circuit, he regularly returns to his beloved South Lakeland, where he is attached to Carus Green, a highly rated par 70 parkland course with great views and water features situated just North of Kendal.

Although the weather can be inclement, the state of the art covered 16 bay floodlit driving range is invaluable to him all year round.

Gary joined Keighley Golf Club in 1975 and well remembers winning a junior event there, The Keighley Cup. He describes it as a fun course for golfers of all abilities with interesting elevation changes, tight tee-shots, demanding par threes and a number of cost or consequence holes. “Keighley is just a delight to play, particularly in the summer, as there is a great diversity of holes. The 14th is a marvellous 154 yard drop hole par three with a bunker right and slopes off the left and at the back. It is a very pretty hole with a stand of mature trees behind the green, doubly tricky if it’s windy, and little margin for error” If the average golfer plays fifty different courses in a lifetime, it is hard for Gary “Mr Golf” Wolstenholme to recall all the ones he has played. He is the first to admit there are

many more he still has to cross off his list, but when I asked Gary to name his favourite three courses across our Golf Guide North regions, and why he rated them so highly, he was only too pleased to provide the list opposite.

If you haven’t yet played any of these twelve courses, perhaps now is the time to get some golf booked! The 2012 European Senior Tour will soon be up and running and and no doubt Gary will be trying his hardest to win the John Jacobs Order of Merit trophy.

To do so he will have to overcome stern competition from the current champion Australia’s Peter Fowler and Englishman Barry Lane. Malcolm MacKenzie, Scott McAllister, Philip Walton, Miguel Angel Martin and Philip Golding are all new on tour this year as the Senior Tour goes from strength to strength.

You can follow Gary Wolstenholme’s progress at www.europeantour.com or at www.garywolstenholme.com Robin Snook Twitter: @snookysays Blog: snookysays.wordpress.com Linkedin.com/in/robinsnook

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INTERVIEW

2) Moor Allerton: It is just one of the best parkland courses in the country and provides an excellent test to all handicaps which to me is a sign of a truly great course, with beautiful views of the Vale of York to add to the mix.

3) Ilkley: What I really enjoy about the course is the test Ilkley presents and the way the course weaves its way through tree lined fairways next to the river in the lea of the bordering hills that form part of Ilkley Moor, with excellent turf, thoughtful design and a very tough finish.

1) Berwick upon Tweed (Goswick Links): A truly delightful seaside course where the wind makes the test on this northeast links, and always makes the course play a little differently every day.

2) Hexham: The course has fabulous views down the Tyne Valley with some testing holes. Hexham is a fun course which is very scoreable if you are on your game.

3) Bamburgh Castle: A thoroughly enjoyable links experience with the most fantastic views and good all year round greens. It’s certainly one of my favourite courses on the east coast.

1) Royal Lytham and St Annes: A very tough Open Championship venue which particularly rewards straight driving, good chipping and putting with an extremely difficult final five holes. Level par on these holes is highly commendable!

2) Royal Birkdale: This could well be the toughest links course in England, and certainly one of the best on the Open Championship rota, with some fantastic par fours, not least 472 yard 18th hole. (which the author once had the pleasure to par from the championship tee to win a Sunday morning 4 ball)

3) Morecambe: Possibly a controversial choice, but probably has the best views of any course in England, with panoramic views overlooking the Lake District hills and Morecambe Bay. The course makes for pretty tough scoring with very challenging threes and a sub par score here is exceptional.

1) Appleby: One of my favourite courses in the North of England with excellent views of the Lakeland hills, some great holes and fabulous turf. Well worth the drive to get to it.

2) Penrith: Has great heath land turf and magnificent views over the valley below.

Great elevation changes create an interesting challenge and good distance control is a must if you’re to score well here.

3) Silloth on Solway: Certainly a fine test of links golf made doubly tough with some taxing blind shots, and inevitable sea breezes make clubbing difficult. Good greens and testing par fours are also a feature of this hidden gem.

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1) Ganton: A very special atmosphere the moment you travel down the driveway, and once you have plotted your way round and enjoyed the wonderful golf course layout, and then sampled the culinary delights and friendly hospitality the club has to offer, then you know you are in golfing heaven.

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Regional News

Cleveland Golf Club 125 Years Old - Yorkshire’s only true links course

Cleveland celebrate their 125th anniversary this year and it’s a club that prides itself on never having stood still throughout that long history. Witness to that is the recent work carried out on the course under a new management regime which includes new tee boxes at the 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 13th and 14th which has stretched the course to 6,921 yards off the back tees, plus new mounding between the 3rd and 7th holes and measures to improve the practice area.

All part of a plan to improve the only true links course in Yorkshire to a level that could attract Open Championship qualifying plus major county events.

The Yorkshire County Team Championship was held there last year along with the prestigious Cleveland Salver - a well established scratch open which is part of the Marshalls North East Masters Series. Both attracted favourable comments regarding the changes and the quality of the course.

But it’s not just been about making the course longer and tougher and a test for the big boys, it’s also been about improvement at all levels because Cleveland is fairly flat, offers easy walking and is a fair challenge to players of all abilities as it measures 6,704 off the white tees, 6,506 off the yellows and 5,545 off the red.

The backdrop of industrial Teesside is a fact of life, but it’s fair to say it’s of no real consequence on what is an intriguing course which is protected by strategically placed bunkers both on the fairways and around the greens and some punishing rough and sand dunes.

However, the fairways are fairly generous but, in common with many links courses, it is a real test when the wind blows. The greens hold no real terrors, but they can be firm and quick and will test both your shot-making ability and your putting stroke.

In April 2002 the club moved into a brand new clubhouse which was officially opened by Sir

Michael Bonallack. The bar and lounge, which are light and spacious, are on the upper level giving magnificent views over the course and sea.

The catering is also excellent as is the pro shop which is now well-stocked by Tim Jenkins and run by Andy Robinson, who has also had a fair amount of input in the course lengthening and improvements in consultation with David Hatfield (greens chairman), and the green committee plus head greenkeeper Ian Pemberton.

The club management team, of secretary Frank Spenceley, assistant secretary Frank Fensom, backed up by president Mike Birt and Captain and Vice-captain David Gray and Jimmy Lee, have given Cleveland a solid base to go forward.

Address: Cleveland Golf Club Majuba Road, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 5BJ Tel: 01642 471798. Fax: 01642 487691.

Email: majuba@btconnect.com Website: www.clevelandgolfclub.co.uk

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The Golf Guide Tour

! s l a n i F Some of the finest athletes in the North of England who through tenacity, hard work, sweat and just a shear will to win - now found themselves four days away from winning and reaching the pinnacle of the their golfing careers. All had won on The Golf Guide Tour back in blighty and were now on foreign soil on the Costa del Sol, courtesy of the sister publication, - could they handle it?

The first dilemma was whether to put their region before themselves - and in a secret meeting in a hastily made up room, just behind the breakfast bar at the delightful Tamisa Hotel (base camp for four days), it was decided in toughening economic times they would chase the Euro. The North West and Cumbria Guide had thought up, after glancing over their six pairs, some tin pot idea of a War of the Roses clash. Their retort to this was - ‘they had arrived as pairs champions and one of the Yorkshire and North East winning pairs was going home as champions!’

An early flight created a subdued atmosphere, but after the coffees and over priced cheese and ham toasty had been dished up the eyeballing was over, we started to mingle with the opposition. It was at this point Captains Dennis Chadwick-Rayner (DCR), single figure golfer and Editor of the Yorkshire and North East Golf Guide, and the media-magnet and CEO of Golf Guide Publications Limited Paul Lambert fancied we were in for a good time, but they also knew in their heart of hearts they were officially ‘working’ and professional standards must be maintained at all times.

Day one - El Chaparral and on this tough Pepe Gancedo layout - Peter Hill and Matt Clarke (ex-professional goalkeeper of some repute) from South Yorkshire won with 40 points - they had defected to the other side by wandering over the Pennines to take the spoils at Hesketh so therefore were representing the dark side - we were off and running.

War of the Roses score 1.5 2.5 to the Red Rose, however this could have been a lot worse had it not been for one of the greatest comebacks since Faldo reeled in Norman in the 1996 Masters. Bookies had already paid out on Lambert and Plumb to beat ChadwickRayner and Ashley Metcalfe (Vice Captain) but you don’t play for England and represent Yorkshire at cricket for over a decade and go down without a fight, they somehow delivered a full point, not a half, to keep the scores respectable - the War of the Roses match was starting to get slightly more interesting.

Day two - wash out rain stopped play. 18 blokes with nothing to do all day on a free golfing trip - it was going to be a bumper day in the Tamisa hotel bar - this was an excellent opportunity for DCR and the CEO to get their heads down and do some proper grafting on how they could improve their already quality product - content over readability!

Day three = Mijas Golf Time = Bad head time, when will people learn? All senior Golf Guide Executives - clear heads.

Winners with a stunning 41 points and again from the dark side Steve Aspinall and Russell Milburn. This was not looking good for this second rate War of the Roses match - but again from what seemed an impossible position DCR and Metcalfe came from 4 down to snatch a point. War of the Roses Score all square.

The last day meant three things; sadness it was all over, an overall 2011 Golf Guide Champion (major prize), and the conclusion of the tin pot War of the Roses idea.

Like all great golfing stories it ended on the last green with the last putt. Russell Milburn sank to his knees and knew by missing his par putt on the beautiful manicured greens of Santana he had given Richard McKenzie and Jez Ward the title from. you’ve guess it, the right side of the Pennines!

DCR, throughout the whole four days, knew he had the overall winners in his team and rightly or wrongly had sacrificed team honours to bring back the finest Waterford Crystal to Yorkshire mission accomplished, it had been emotional.

War of the Roses score - think they won it!

Well it takes more than the lead roles to create a pantomime - so we had: - Ex-Spy Ken Kay, 007.5 made up name (couldn’t tell us his real name) could get through passport control with a nod and a wink - and boy can that guy fall down stairs military style, - Broughton Dave (Dave Broughton) who would kindly tell you Jokes by telling the punch line first hence his new name, - Craig Mason and Mick Johnson. Great guys from the North East who certainly knew how to party and we can safely say left a lasting impression on us all.

But the real stars for me from the White Rose county, who with their professionalism, (being a little bit better organised than the rest of us - not that difficult to be honest), looked sharper than everyone else and also had the skills to become everybody’s favourite pair (Seve and Olazabal, Westwood and Clarke) - Jez Ward and Richard McKenzie.

They kept up with drinkers and kept their finances in order - Ward, recently a new restaurateur, and McKenzie had come to win and had a plan! If only we could all do that - there would be a lot more crystal on the sideboard.

It all happens again this year - have you got what it takes to be the 2012 Golf Guide Champion? If so start your plan - entering one of our fine events is the first trick - Contact Dennis ChadwickRayner AKA DCR: 07795 182 359

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A player’s version of events It seemed like a long wait since winning the regional event at a sunny Moor Allerton in May, but in early November we left the people’s republic of South Yorkshire to meet a very short man in a blue coat (DCR) and 14 other successful golfers at Manchester Airport.

Destination? Costa Del Sol. Preparation?

Limited. Appetite for Success? Limitless.

But nothing would have prepared us for what lay ahead; a four-day ‘carnage on the Costa’ sandwich with a golf filling. We didn’t expect to be dining on soggy bread for two days, but you can’t plan the weather.

Preparation from the Golf Guide Team was apparent right from the start, with a group of 16 golfers dotted around a single Monarch plane, splatter gun style. All were in fine spirits though, ready for the pinnacle of pairs golf and a gratuitous filling of Andalusian hospitality.

The first day’s golf was at El Chaparral a tricky and testing course which after a heavy dousing of rain in the morning was wetter than an otter’s pocket. The standard of golf was high though, setting the mark for the rest of the week. 40 points from our pair wasn’t enough to take the spoils, but we happily trousered the second prize on the day for immediate reinvestment in liquid refreshment.

Having woken up to thunderstorms and heavy rain on day two and a complete wash out, we spent some time deliberating how we could spend the day. After finding that the hotel had a full Sky TV package in the lounge, we continued our mid-morning discussions over a beer, a bowl of nuts (staple diet for the weekend) and This Morning on ITV. Starting drinking at 11am is never a good idea, but sometimes you’ve just got to take one for the team and get involved. 10 hours of imbibing later the world was a different place the sun had appeared, we were all long-lost best mates and eager for a weekend of golf in the sun. Being typical Brits, we’d spent

the day in an English pub and an Irish Bar pan-European cultural integration at its best.

Day 3 was really where it all began the Spain we knew and loved had returned. Bright blue skies, VERY sore heads and a full-English to set the day off. A trip to Mijas Golf was on the cards a fair but challenging course, made all the better by a well-stocked drinks buggy which seemed to appear like a mirage on almost every tee. The golf was good, the banter even better and the pairs contest left open for a final day winner.

Being true athletes; the last night was spent prepping for the final day at Santana Golf.

The carbs were being loaded up through a heady cocktail of copious amounts of lager, crisps and nuts what we liked to call the ‘1980’s darts player diet’.

So the final day had arrived, victory was in our sights. Fail to prepare and prepare to fail is what I was told at school but we’d left no stone unturned, no minor detail overlooked, we were ready. Half an hour in our underwear slapping each other in the face singing Eye of The Tiger and we’d donned our final day outfits (no Tiger winning red shirt) ready to go to Santana and do the business for our vertically challenged but much loved Team Captain; DCR. What we thought might be a stroll in the park turned into a battle to claim the biggest prize in golf.

5 and a half hours later, celebrating with a bowl of watery soup and overpriced bread roll we were basking in the glory of taking the title, lapping up the adoration of the crowds and awaiting the prize presentation.

We’re still waiting for the prize presentation we’ve been promised a gala dinner but would happily settle for a return visit next year to the finals. A great event from start to finish, with a great set of golfers/drinkers. We’re already down for Fulford next June, so will try and bring that to its knees to book our place (somewhere) on the plane to Spain next year.

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FEATURE

Simon Hurd Feel good, look good, play good!

How to get yourself in shape ...

The New Year is always a good time to try and revitalise yourself for the coming year and it’s surprisingly easy with just a few changes to your diet and the introduction of exercise.

It’s not rocket science that after the festive season that we all need to exercise a bit of self control on the amount of food and drink that we consume. I am not a big fan of diets per se but I would recommend cutting out fried foods and take-aways (both high in fat). You’ll find you feel much better if you whip yourself up a plate of fresh vegetables and pasta instead and meanwhile you’ll be consuming fewer calories.

On the exercise front, make an effort to visit the gym a bit more regularly or if you prefer, put on your jogging shoes and go for a run.

Key to maintaining an exercise plan is to take it slowly at the beginning and then build up your stamina and work rate as you get fitter. I have also found that doing a bit of yoga helps keep the muscles well stretched and in good shape though I appreciate this kind of exercise is not for everyone.

John Daly teams up with Simon Hurd at The Open Championship

How to look good ...

Splash out on some new golf gear .... I have always been of the belief that in order to play well, you need to look smart and feel comfortable out there on the course.

Former Tour professional and snappy dresser, Simon Hurd, offers some expert advice to all you golfers out there on how to feel good, look good and play good in the New Year.

I may be biased but I would recommend that you take a look at my website, www. druhbeltsandbuckles.com, where you can design your very own Druh Belt by choosing your favourite buckle and preferred style of leather belt. A great belt can dress up any outfit really well and add a bit of pizzazz to your look.

These days, Simon combines his role as the PGA professional at Cookridge Hall with running Druh Belts & Buckles, a company he founded two years ago which offers a fantastic range of unique belts for golfers for wearing both on and off the course.

Here he gives advice on golfing new year’s resolutions to get you ready for the 2012 golfing season.

I have a particular passion for belts but I have always found it difficult to find stylish, good quality belts so I started designing my own.

Whilst on tour in Asia, I commissioned a local leather craftsman in Thailand to hand make them. So many friends and fellow golfers liked them that I started a business out of it.

You’ll also be able to take a look at the new range of Druh golf clothing on the website that we launched in Orlando earlier this year. Golf gear is often perceived as a bit staid and dull so I had a great deal of fun designing a few shirts that were a little bit funky and colourful, yet stylish and extremely comfortable to wear. So far I’ve had a great reaction to my designs from pro golfers all over the world so now it’s the chance for all you amateurs out there to smarten up their golf look with one of my Druh shirts!

How to play good Again it’s not rocket science, but I can’t recommend to you enough just how important it is to practice, practice, practice...

This time of year – when the weather’s not that conducive to 18 holes of golf - it’s great to go out on the driving range, blow out the winter cobwebs from your swing and apply a few changes. It’s an opportune time to get a better understanding of your swing, apply a few tweaks here and there and then hit a few baskets of balls... and then some more! Once you’ve got your driving going smoothly, turn to your short game. The short game around the greens is absolutely key to all amateurs and you really need to work hard on this. So many shots are thrown away through bad chipping and three - even four – putts on the green. Even better, why not seek out your local pro and ask him for some advice and perhaps take a few lessons which will not only help your technique but instil some discipline in your game.

Away from the practice facilities I would also recommend buying a putting aid such as a mirror that you can keep at home (or in the office!) that allows you to have 10-15 putts on a daily basis. You’ll be amazed at how much all this practice will pay off at the start of the season!

For more information and to view the latest range of Drug Belts & Buckles visit: www.druhbeltsandbuckles.com

Junior Open Day (Players must be aged under 18 on 1st January 2012)

TUESDAY 24th JULY 2012 In association with Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide

Open to Boys and Girls - Individual Medal Entry Fee: £5 Handicap Limit: Boys 24, Girls 32 (Please bring your current active CONGU Handicap Certificate & your CDH Number)

Gross & Nett Prizes Please send your entries along with the entry fee (made payable to “Sandburn Hall”) to:Emma Brown, Clubhouse Manager, Sandburn Hall Golf Club, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB Tel. (01904) 469929 www.sandburnhall.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

Q&A

Name: Richard Boucher

Name: Mick Thorpe

Name: Terry Minett

Title: Marketing Manager at Romanby Golf & Country Club.

Title: General Manager of Dewsbury District Golf Club

Title: General Manager, Morpeth Golf Club & Northern Region Representative on the GCMA National Committee.

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Home Club: Romanby Golf & Country Club.

Home Club: Horsforth Golf Club.

Home Club: Morpeth Golf Club.

Biggest opportunities for Golf Clubs at the moment: To engage with the local community.

One of a number of things Romanby has taken on is the major sponsorship of Hambleton District Council’s holiday leisure activity programme Hyper Holidays. One of the key initiatives is to offer under 16’s free golf balls on the range during the holidays. We have to make golf accessible and look long term, after all they are our members of the future!

Best thing about Romanby: Easily accessible via the A1 and A19 which are both only 5 miles away. The friendliness of our staff, ease of booking golf days, the tranquil setting and finally the excellent facilities make Romanby so appealing.

Biggest opportunities for Golf Clubs at the moment: Improve and be competitive in terms of course, facilities and image.

Best thing about Dewsbury: We are a friendly welcoming and down to earth golf club where people are important!

Best thing about Yorkshire: It has everything, friendly people, great landscape, heritage & tradition, modern cities and culture, sport, shows and festivals, beaches, Moorlands and, thankfully, the Pennines separating us from auld enemy, but most of all we are proud to come from YORKSHIRE, even those away doing missionary work in other counties and countries.

Biggest opportunities for Golf Clubs at the moment: The expansion of Female Golf and ensuring every asset of the club is fully utilised and every revenue stream is fully maximised.

Best thing about Morpeth GC: The excellent course and friendly atmosphere.

Best thing about the North East: The people, Newcastle Utd and its golf courses.

Favourite Course: Sunningdale.

If you could choose a professional to play with on the Golf Guide Tour who would it be: Paula Creamer.

Who will win the Masters: Luke Donald.

Best thing about Yorkshire: It has to be the people!

Favourite Course: I’m old fashioned, Inland its close between Alwoodley and Ganton but overall it’s got to be St Andrews.

Favourite Course: The Belfry - Brabazon Course.

If you could choose a professional to play with on the Golf Guide Tour who would it be: Colin Montgomerie. Colin officially opened Romanby’s new Clubhouse in 2000 and he was a true gent! I had a photo taken with him. I’d quite like to see who’s aged the most by being in the golf industry, him or me?

Who will win the Masters: Please let it be Rory! If not then Lee Westwood.

If you could choose a professional to play with on the Golf Guide Tour who would it be: Lee Westwood.

Who will win the Masters: Steve Stricker.

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Long enough? Yes, the Englishman hits it further than you think. His two wins in America last season came on courses measuring over 7,500 yards so the 7,435 yard Augusta National won’t intimidate. It’s his world-class short game that makes him such a likely Masters winner and he admitted last year that Augusta National is the major course on which he feels most comfortable.

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Regional News

8215 North Leeds League Declare Fixtures The Yorkshire and North East Golf Guide are delighted to be principle sponsors of a new initiative involving some of the best known clubs in North Leeds.

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Lindrick Golf Club

Ian Williamson, Chair of the newly formed North Leeds League, was delighted to declare the fixtures for 2012 with also an Individual Championship to be held at Cookridge Hall on Sunday 29th July, securing nine out of the initial ten clubs he identified for the league.

streams for clubs, it would also appear to be catching with four South Yorkshire Clubs creating their own 8215 League.”

Ian Williamson commented, “I am delighted with our progress, made all the easier by the clubs buying into the concept and identifying quickly it was what their members wanted, and the banter has already started between clubs.”

Lindrick member Julian Maturi declared, “We have watched the North Leeds League develop and decided to take their lead. With Rotherham, Worksop and Sitwell Park joining we have some very great clubs involved in our first season. I could also see inter-league matches being added to the calendar in the future... a Yorkshire Champions League?”

Dennis Chadwick-Rayner, Editor of the Yorkshire and North East Golf Guide added, “We are also delighted to be involved with the league and this underlines our commitment at Golf Guide Publications in helping create revenue

For more details please contact Ian William willys.art@hotmail.com Julian Maturi julian_maturi@yahoo. co.uk or Dennis Chadwick-Rayner dcr@ golfguidepublications.com 07795 182 359.

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South Yorkshire Fixtures Matches for 2012 - with a league match in each month of May, June, July and August, the host team setting the date & time: Worksop - Sunday 20th May Rotherham - Sunday 24th June Lindrick - Sunday 22nd July Sitwell Park - Sunday 12th August Cup semi-finals to be played in June, the final in July.

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North Leeds 8-15 Invitation League - Fixture List 2012 Matches to be played on Wednesday evenings unless agreement to switch the day is reached between clubs prior to start of season. If a match is switched from a Wednesday it must be played on the week allocated to it.

Week 1 - Wed 16 May

Week 8 – Wed 4 July

Moor Allerton v Headingley Wike Ridge v Scarcroft Sandmoor v Leeds GC Cookridge Hall v Horsforth

Moor Allerton v Sandmoor Horsforth v Wetherby Headingley v Cookridge Hall Leeds GC v Wike Ridge

Week 2 – Wed 23 May

Week 9 – Wed 11 July

Wetherby Leeds GC v Scarcroft v Horsforth

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Wetherby v Scarcroft Sandmoor v Headingley Wike Ridge v Horsforth Cookridge Hall v Leeds GC

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Week 10 – Wed 18 July - Cup Quarter Finals

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Week 4 – Wed 6 June

Week 11 – Wed 25 July

Wike Ridge v Cookridge Hall Horsforth v Headingley Wetherby v Sandmoor Scarcroft v Moor Allerton

Cookridge Hall v Headingley Moor Allerton v Scarcroft Leeds GC v Sandmoor

Week 5 - Wed 13 June

Week 12 – Wed 1 August

Sandmoor v Cookridge Hall Leeds GC v Scarcroft Moor Allerton v Wike Ridge Headingley v Wetherby

Horsforth v Cookridge Hall Wike Ridge v Moor Allerton Wetherby v Leeds GC

Week 6 - Wed 20 June

Week 13 - Wed 8 August

Horsforth v Leeds GC Wike Ridge v Sandmoor Scarcroft v Headingley Wetherby v Moor Allerton

Headingley v Horsforth Scarcroft v Wike Ridge Sandmoor v Wetherby

Week 7 - Wed 27 June

Sunday 19 August

Scarcroft v Horsforth Cookridge Hall v Moor Allerton Leeds GC v Wetherby Headingley v Wike Ridge

Cup Semi Finals and Final Neutral venue to be confirmed

Leeds Golf Club

Cookridge Hall

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Wetherby Golf Club North Leeds League Singles Competition Day – Sunday 29th July – Cookridge Hall End of season Invitation Day plus League and Cup Prize Ceremony Sunday 9 September – to be held at the home of the League Champions if available.

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Driver launches from Nike, Ping and TaylorMade are brands to keep your eye on, with the Nike VR_S driver being my favorite. A recent trip to Nike HQ ‘The Oven’ in Fort Worth, Texas allowed me to test out the new design.

After Nike’s success with the SQ Machspeed and Machspeed Black range, Nike has unveiled their replacement for 2012/13: The VR_S. The main reason for the unprecedented victory of Nike’s previous models was the unmatched club-head and ball speed achieved from a lightweight and ultra-aerodynamic shaft and club head. The VR_S further develops this and incorporates new technological benefits that are exclusive to Nike.

The new NEXCOR technology has been used on the clubface of the entire VR_S range. NEXCOR technology alters the thickness of the face in target spots to increase the speed that the ball

comes off it and creating an ultra thin, ultra-hot face producing increased distance. The VR_S retains the STR-8 Fit adjustability as in the Machspeed, however the way it is adjusted has changed. Instead of the unsightly, chunky adjuster nut that was on the hosel, the club is now adjusted by a screw through the sole, offering a more streamlined design. The shaft of the driver is also 3/4 inch longer which adds to the club head speed. The driver features as standard the Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki K shaft, which features the new ‘ninja’ core, designed to maximize the transfer of energy from the golfer through the shaft and into the club head.

The VR_S is said to be a driver with the widest scope for golfers. In other words, it’s one for all to try. At JWhitaker Golf we have opened a state of the art Performance Centre. Equipped with TrackMan launch monitor and GASP systems, it is an experience not to be missed.

The indoor Performance Centre allows you to try a wide variety of clubs – JWhitaker Golf stock all the major brands including Nike, Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, Mizuno, Bridgestone and Wilson. The GASP system allows you to see your swing recorded on super slow motion cameras from a variety of angles and then watch the analysis on a big screen. You can also take away an e-recording of your swing, with analysis from your coach / fitter. With the installation of GASP, JWhitaker Golf joins an elite group of golf centers such as The Belfry, Woburn, Murrayfield and Royal Dornoch. James Whitaker is one of the most experienced custom fitters in the UK, having custom fitted clubs for Oliver Wilson, Pablo Martin and Richard Finch.

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GOLF GUIDE News

Stunned Fulford Golfer, Tony Hodgson

Three treasured members at Dewsbury GC

The Geordie Classic Golf Week 25-29 June 2012

Stunned Fulford Golfer, Tony Hodgson repeats trophy win – 38 years on ALMOST four decades after bagging his biggest success – “my only success” – Fulford Golf Club’s Tony Hodgson was at it again.

Three treasured members at Dewsbury Golf Club; Arthur Briggs and Arthur Crawshaw both 95, along with Hilda Wood who is considerably younger, have just celebrated 50 consecutive years as Dewsbury member’s.

In a repeat achievement that almost defies logic, let alone coincidence, Hodgson won the Dr John Acomb Trophy, some 38 years after he first won the same event. The near four-decade-spanning double left the retired 27-handicapper a tad non-plussed.

Both Arthur’s were original members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) during WWII. Both were also keen footballers and cricketers and have many interesting stories to tell. Both Arthurs still play regularly as indeed does Hilda, and Dewsbury is a good test of stamina as well as skill.

The Geordie Golf Classic has been specifically designed to attract visitors to the Newcastle area to both play golf and enjoy the delights of: Geordie hospitality and area; Four excellent Golf Courses; Highlights of the Newcastle area and night life. The Golf Clubs involved are: Gosforth, Morpeth (pictured), Tyneside and Newcastle United. All 4 have their individual attributes but combine well to create a wonderful golfing experience.

“It was amazing, absolutely amazing,” said Hodgson, who first joined Fulford in 1963.

At the recent annual awards ceremony at the club where he was presented with the trophy by club captain Doug Burns, he pointed out that since he first won the trophy his age had more than doubled and so too had his handicap. When Hodgson first collected the trophy in 1973 he was 34 years old, his then handicap of 13 suitably trimmed to 11 as a result of his success.

Second time around with his hands on the same silverware, Hodgson is now 72-yearsold and his handicap stands at 27.

Miss Hilda Wood, aged 87 years, joined DDGC in 1961 and has had 50 years continual membership at the Club. Hilda was the former headmistress of Overthorpe Thornhill, Infant Nursery School, for 26 years before retiring to concentrate on her family, golf, the Soroptimists and overseas travel. She has lived in and around Dewsbury all of her life. Miss Wood was presented with a Memento from the Club and a large bouquet of flowers from the Ladies section at the Ladies Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation Evening; the Golf Guide would like to add their congratulation’s as well - here is to the next fifty years!

The competition will be individual stableford and have daily and overall prizes for both Gents and Ladies. The cost will be £120 for the week for your golf. Local hotels will give deals for golfers staying for the competition.

A full itinerary and entry form will be available form Liam McNulty of Newcastle United Golf Club, call 0191 2869998 and our website: www.geordiegolfclassic.co.uk

The Newcastle and District Golf Partnership The N&DGP was formed in 2010 with four clubs at the original meeting. Now in January 2012 the partnership involves 12 clubs: Ponteland, Newcastle United, Morpeth, Gosforth, Arcot Hall, City of Newcastle, Blyth, Bedlington, Tynemouth, Alnmouth, Northumberland and Tyneside golf clubs.

The group meets 6 times per year and discuss ways to enhance member benefits and improve the efficiency of the clubs and reduce running costs. A major benefit is the member guest green fee rates offered to N&DGP club members. An example of the clubs working and collaborating together is the Geordie Classis Golf week.

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Ramside begins £15m development

National Women’s Amateur Golf Team Coach

Golfing Paradise beckons for Rudding Park Pair

Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, County Durham’s leading golf resort, has started work on a new £15m development including an 18-hole championship golf course, spa, leisure centre and hotel expansion.

Steve Robinson, the head professional at Sandburn Hall Golf Club where he has his own academy, is also in charge of the National Women’s Amateur Golf team. The female ranks have one of their busiest years in 2012 with impacts expected in both the European and World Championships.

Roger Parry and Mark Smith (pictured above), two new members of Rudding Park, continued to add to Rudding Park’s successful 2011 golfing season. The pair, who play off a 6 and 15 handicap respectively, qualified for the National Final of the Volvo Matchplay. Over 2000 pairs entered and they have made it through to represent Rudding Park in the last 16, to be played at Vale do Lobo, Portugal in 2012.

The 27-hole golf resort and four star hotel is situated on the outskirts of Durham City and is owned by Ramside Estates Ltd, the largest privately owned hospitality group in North East England.

The course, which is to be designed by Gaunt Golf Design, is the only new development planned for completion in England at the present time. Golf Course Architect Jonathan Gaunt built the original 27 holes at Ramside Hall which opened in 1996.

Robinson, regularly voted by his peers as one of the leading coaches in the country, will lead the women to their first engagement of the season - warm weather training at La Manga in Spain next month.

But from then on the serious business starts with an international clash against France at the Saint Cloud complex in Paris in March, as the build-up to the highest level of competition gathers momentum.

To create the new course Gaunt will revamp four of the existing Cathedral Course holes, retire five existing holes, and add 14 new holes on former agricultural land near the villages of Pittington and Belmont. Construction begins this month and the course will measure more than 7,200 yards from the back tees, have a par of 72, and be made up of four par 5’s, five par 3’s and nine par 4’s. For more information visit: www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk

Adding valuable experience to the squad is Malton & Norton GC ace Emma Brown, North Yorkshire’s most successful amateur women’s player of the last two decades.

Currently the clubhouse manager at Sandburn Hall, Brown has been appointed the England team’s nonplaying captain. She starred for England for more than a decade up until her international retirement two years ago.

They had to win four rounds locally, beating pairs from Oakdale, Headingley, Moortown and Knaresborough. This then qualified them for the Northern Qualifier at West Lancs Golf Club, where they shot a 45pts betterball to finish in the top 4 from 23 pairs and book their seats for a golfing trip of a lifetime.

Have you got the golfing X-Factor?

Rudding Park Golf Academy is searching for talented young golfers, aged 8-16 years, to become Rudding Park’s X-Factor Junior Golfer. Four lucky golfers will be given a two year scholarship including a PGA Professional ‘Mentor’, membership of Rudding Park Golf Club, a set of clubs, golfing attire and much more. A group of ten runners up will also become part of the Junior Elite Squad and will receive group tuition.

The team of resident PGA Professionals, cutting edge practice facilities and 18 bay driving range make Rudding Park Golf Academy the ultimate venue to hone budding golfing talent.

‘Auditions’ will take place on Wednesday 15 February. For more information and to sign up call 01423 873400 or visit www.ruddingpark.co.uk

White Rose Golf Breaks “Managed by Golfers for Golfers”

White Rose Golf Breaks are Yorkshire‘s best known golf holidays specialist, and members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Yorkshire has a time and a place for every golf enthusiast, but with almost 200 different golf courses, and a thousand and one places to stay, visit, shop, eat, drink or spend an evening, planning a golfing holiday in ‘the broad acres’ can seem harder than a hole in one!

To tee things up properly, it pays to get some expert advice. No-one knows more about visiting Yorkshire to play golf than White Rose Golf Breaks, and we recommend that you talk to them as soon as you start to think about your trip.

Providing a service ‘by golfers, for golfers’ and placing a premium on a high level of personal service and a good understanding of a customer’s needs, White Rose Golf Breaks have been managing tailor-made golf holidays to the north of England for over 10 years.

The company, which takes its name from the flower traditionally associated with Yorkshire, can do anything for you, from offering friendly and knowledgeable advice about which courses you should aspire to play, to organising everything on your behalf, including accommodation, tee times and transport if required.

Booking through a knowledgeable, specialist and wellconnected tour operator based in the Yorkshire region may not only help you get more from your holiday, but could also help you to get a package that gives you a better deal overall. In other words you could literally get more golf, and more Yorkshire, for less money.

To find out how White Rose Golf Breaks can help you to plan the perfect golfing holiday in Yorkshire, please call 01943 609 888 or visit www.whiterosegolfbreaks.co.uk

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North Yorkshire North Yorkshire is England’s largest county with an area of more than 800,000 hectares to explore. The county is fascinating, and no matter what your interest or time to spare, offers a huge range of activities and attractions.

The county of North Yorkshire stretches across Northern England from its spectacular coastline in the East, across Moors and fertile valleys to the Dales in the West, and attracts millions of tourists who flock to see its traditional market towns, beautiful countryside and historic sites. The county’s greatest asset is its wonderful scenery, whether

it is the NorthYork Moors, to be enjoyed on foot, by car or steam railway or the beauty and tranquillity of the Yorkshire Dales.

Both the Dales and the Moors have been brought into people’s living rooms across the world by the success of television series such as the stories of James Herriot and the Heartbeat adventures. Along the 45 miles of coastline there are the traditional resorts of Scarborough and Filey and Whitby. The ruins of monasteries scatter the county at places such as Rievaulx, Jervaulx and Fountains Abbey - a World Heritage site.

The Harrogate District is a mixture of beautiful landscapes, flourishing towns, villages and heritage sites. Harrogate has a rich spa history, combined with parks, gardens and floral displays. Close by is the medieval market town of Knaresborough, famous for its 14th Century ruined castle and Mother Shiptons Cave.

There are also spectacular memories of bygone days in North Yorkshire with magnificent structures which have stood for centuries.

Selby Abbey and Ripon Cathedral are two of the finest examples of English architecture to be found anywhere in the world. North Yorkshire is indeed a land of diversity.

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01. Cleveland 02. Fulford 03. Ganton 04. Knaresborough 05. Malton and Norton 06. Middlesbrough 07. Oakdale 08. Ripon City 09. Romanby Golf & Country 10. Rudding Park 11. Sandburn Hall 12. Scarthingwell 13. Skipton 14. The Oaks 15. Thirsk & Northallerton

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Cleveland Golf Club Majuba Road Redcar, TS10 5BJ Telephone: 01642 471798 majuba@btconnect.com www.clevelandgolfclub.co.uk

01. How to Find

Cleveland

From A1(M). Keep straight onto A1(M) / Aberford By Pass. Exit Dishforth Interchange, take ramp left for A168 toward Teesside / Thirsk. Road name changes to A192. At roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A1747. At roundabout, take 2nd exit onto A1053 / Greystone Road. At roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A1085 / Trunk Road. Pass through 2 roundabouts, remaining on A1085.

Turn left onto Kirkleatham Lane. Turn left, and then immediately turn left onto Bridge Road. Road name changes to Majuba Road, Golf Club on road.

This Championship links course, is situated by the shores of the North Sea and measures 6750 yards from the white tees with a par 72. The Ladies play from red tees all the year round and their course measures 5545 yards with a par 73.

The course itself is flat and easy to walk. It is protected by strategically placed bunkers both on the fairways and around the greens. In addition, and in common with many Championship links courses, it is a true test of golf when the wind blows.

The club have hosted many County and Professional events and is the home to the

Amateur scratch competitions the Cleveland Salver and the Mid Amateur International.

Signature Hole Hole 11, ‘Ridges’, Par 4, 429 yards (White Tee) Par 4 with a ridge to negotiate from the tee shot, fairly straight hole with a well guarded green. A water hazard is on the right side of the rough however it has to be a very wayward shot to catch it.

Professionals Tip: Keep to the right side of the fairway off the tee, this will open the green up, for your second shot the middle of the green is always a good option, get to greedy and you may pay the consequences.

Facilities Bar, Lounge, Practice Ground, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6921 • 6704 • 6506 • 5545 H ole Par

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168

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4

381

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499

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432

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4

416

12

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419

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5

549

13

4

389

5

4

427

14

4

387

6

3

168

15

3

179

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4

346

16

4

347

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5

510

17

4

393

9

3

184

18

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1 Round of golf and a bacon Roll for £25 valid until 31st March 2012 2012 Open Competitions and booking forms are now available on our website.

44th Cleveland Salver 29th April 2012. See website for details: www.clevelandgolfclub.co.uk

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Fulford (York) Golf Club Heslington Lane, York, YO10 5DY Telephone: 01904 413579 info@fulfordgolfclub.co.uk www.fulfordgolfclub.co.uk

02. How to Find

Fulford

From the A64: Take the A19 junction towards York City centre. Travel through Fulford and turn right at the traffic lights signposted University / Fulford Golf Club. Take the right exit from the mini roundabout signposted Fulford Golf Club. The Golf Club is 200m on the right side of Heslington Lane.

The course was planned and constructed

by Major Charles MacKenzie, the brother and business partner of the now legendary Dr Alistair MacKenzie who designed Augusta National and Cypress Point.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6900 • 6743 • 6363 • 5920 (74) H ole Par

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398

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410

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181

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303

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429

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446

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3

151

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149

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400

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4

389

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335

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4

350

17

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339

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5

446

18

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476

Regarded as one of the finest tests of inland golf, the course is frequently graded in the Top 100 and is built on predominantly sandy heathland, which drains exceptionally well and provides an excellent surface for all year round golf. The greens, which were voted ‘’best on the European Tour’’, remain consistent throughout the year, and the course drains well during the winter.

The course is flat and tree lined, with heather and well placed bunkers providing the hazards.

The course is a good challenge for all golfers.

Signature Hole: 17th, Par 4. ‘Langer’ The line from the tee is down the left hand side of the fairway, possibly using a long iron to avoid running into the small trees. This allows an easy pitch over Germany Beck into the welcoming green. The approach from the right is blocked by a large oak requiring a high shot if you are to make the green.

Watch out for the ash tree by the left side of the green made famous by Bernhard Langers ‘tree’ shot in 1981

Spring am-am event 19th March 2012 Limited spaces available April rates - from £40per person Bookings now open for Summer 2012 www.fulfordgolfclub.co.uk or ring 01904 413579 ext 5 FULFORD (YORK) GOLF CLUB – 01904 413579, HESLINGTON LANE, YORK YO10 5DY, info@fulfordgolfclub.co.uk

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The Ganton Golf Club Station Road, Ganton Scarborough, YO12 4PB Telephone: 01944 710329 secretary@gantongolfclub.com www.gantongolfclub.com

03. How to Find

GANTON

Ganton is situated close to the A64, the main road between York and Scarborough. For SatNav users, the postcode is YO12 4PA. If you are travelling by car, the course is about 35 minutes drive on the A64 from York.

If travelling by train, there is a regular service from York to nearby Malton, Seamer and Scarborough stations.

York is on the East Coast mainline (London-Edinburgh) and offers regular direct services straight into Manchester International Airport.

The Scarborough Club, as it was originally called, opened for play in 1891, and was laid out by St Andrew’s Tom Chisholm. The great Harry Vardon became club professional in 1896, in the year of his first Open Title. Ganton is situated 9 miles from the sea in the Vale of Pickering, but was once a North Sea inlet, which is why many describe the course as an “inland links”. With a unique blend of links and heathland features, visitors need to be on their game to combat this sandy, gently undulating but testing championship course.

Ganton has staged many prestigious amateur and professional golf events over the years.

It is one of only three courses in Britain to have staged the Ryder Cup (1949), the Curtis Cup (2000) and the Walker Cup (2003) and the quality of the course is reflected in the quality of some of the names on the Honours Board which include Joyce Wethered, Max Faulkner, Michael Bonallack, Bernard Gallacher, Peter McEvoy, Nick Faldo, Jose Maria Olazabal and Gary Wolstenholme.

Whilst the last 4 holes may appear very pleasing on the eye, they are in combination one of the toughest finishing challenges in the country.

In particular the very narrow par four 16th demands 2 very accurate shots to the green.

Facilities Bar, 4 Lounges, Dining Room, Putting Green, Large Practise Ground, Short Game Practice area, Buggy and Trolley Hire, Caddiemaster, Caddies and Professional Shop.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6935 • 6724 (73) • 6445 • 6014 (76) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

359

10

3

165

2

4

395

11

4

398

3

4

288

12

4

357

4

4

365

13

5

497

5

3

148

14

4

278

6

5

438

15

4

427

7

4

414

16

4

427

8

4

368

17

4

235

9

5

499

18

4

387

Winter Rates From 1st November 2011 to 24th March 2012 Single Rate: £50 4 Ball Rate: £180

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Knaresborough Golf Club Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0QQ Telephone: 01423 864865 secretary@kgc.uk.com www.knaresboroughgolfclub.co.uk

Knaresborough

04. How to Find From Leeds or Bradford: Follow A61 or A658 towards Harrogate.

Follow Harrogate bypass (A658) past Rudding Park estate and straight on at roundabout. Take first left to Knaresborough (B6163). Follow road into town, through traffic lights and around winding lane to end at T-junction with A6055 (Jet garage on left). Turn right and follow road for 2 miles out of town around sharp bend and then up steep hill.

The entrance to the club is on your right just after the brow of the hill.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Extensive Practice Facilities, Custom Fitting, Indoor Teaching Studio, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6780 • 6553 • 6028 (75) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

348

10

4

409

2

4

387

11

3

169

3

3

119

12

4

446

4

4

335

13

4

376

5

3

147

14

4

398

6

4

429

15

4

416

7

4

404

16

4

256

8

5

513

17

5

513

9

5

492

18

4

396

Knaresborough Golf Club was established in 1920. A gem of a golf course located just outside the market town of Knaresborough in one of the most beautiful areas of North Yorkshire. Set in undulating parkland with mature wooded areas and surrounded by open countryside, Knaresborough Golf Club has developed a strong reputation as one of the finest golf courses in the North of England.

to top regional and county level events for both Amateurs and Professionals, and provides a fair challenge for all standards of golfer.

Continuous investment in both the course and Clubhouse facilities ensures visitors and members alike will always have an interesting and enjoyable round of golf. The course having just been further developed, has played host

A spirit of friendship has been the cornerstone of Knaresborough Golf Club’s success over the years. Visitors are particularly welcome and the Club will always help to make special arrangements for golfing parties of any size.

With the Clubhouse recently re-furbished, you can relax before or after your round whilst enjoying great views over the 18th green. Food is available from the bar menu and our well stocked bar offers a wide selection of drinks.

The perfect place to hold your society golf day this summer Prices start from just £32 per person Let us arrange the perfect golf day for you Please call the office or visit our website for further details

www.knaresboroughgolfclub.co.uk · Telephone: 01423 862690 · Email: secretary@kgc.uk.com

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Malton & Norton Golf Club Welham Park Malton, YO17 9QE Telephone: 01653 697912 secretary@mngc.co.uk www.maltonandnortongolfclub.co.uk

Malton & Norton

Managing Secretary: Nick Redman Assistant Secretary: Emily Newman

05. How to Find From A1(M), exit A1 at junction 44 on to A64 York. Follow A64 for approx’ 20 miles, exit A64 at Malton sign on to York road to traffic lights in centre of Malton. Turn right in to Castlegate, over railway line, right on to Welham road, travel approx’ one mile turn right in to Golf Club.

Welcome to Malton and Norton Golf Club, a twenty seven hole course of three contrasting loops providing challenge and enjoyment for members and visitors alike and ideally situated between York and Scarborough with marvellous views of the North Yorkshire Moors.

Some would commend the forgiving nature of the layout, Malton and Norton nevertheless asks all the right questions to test even the most demanding golfer. Maintained to the highest possible standards, the course will not disappoint. Witness to the quality of the golf at Malton & Norton can be found in the fact that the club is the “home club” of European

Tour Pro Simon Dyson and leading British lady amateur Emma Brown nee Duggleby.

You will find everything you need at the club.

Challenging and rewarding golf on a choice of superb and easy walking courses; a genuine and warm welcome; first class beer, wine and spirits together with excellent food, friendly and efficient staff and an ambience increasingly demanded in the modem world of golf.

Signature Hole: 4th, Par 3, 196 yards (white tee) With a beautiful view from the tee over Malton and Norton and the Moors, a long iron shot is needed to find the heart of the green.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 12 Bay Driving Range, Chipping Area with Practise Bunkers, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons

Course Information Welham: 18 holes, Par 72 Holes 1-9 & 10-18 • 6423 • 6102 • 5447 Park: 18 holes, Par 72 Holes 10-18 & 19-27 • 6164 • 5909 • 5410 Derwent: 18 holes, Par 72 Holes 19-27 & 1-9 • 6257 • 6039 • 5437

WINTER GOLF Nine Holes, Bacon Roll, Tea/Coffee, Nine Holes & A Nip Of Scotch to keep Winter out - £22.00.

Offer Ends 29th February 2012

Don’t all rush at once, ring Nick or Emily for a tee time: 01653 697 912

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Middlesbrough Golf Club Brass Castle Lane, Marton Middlesbrough, TS8 9EE Telephone: 01642 311515 secretary@middlesbroughgolfclub.co.uk www.middlesbroughgolfclub.co.uk

06. How to Find

Middlesbrough

From A1(M) Take exit 49 toward THIRSK / A19 / TEESSIDE Continue on A19 At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A174 Take the ramp onto A172 toward MIDDLESBROUGH / STOKESLEY / WHITBY Keep right at the fork, and merge onto Stokesley Rd (A172) Turn right at Stokesley Rd (A172) Turn right at Brass Castle Lane Turn left at Brass Castle Lane

Founded in 1908, Middlesbrough golf course was based at Saltersgill Farm until 1938, when it moved to its present location which was designed by James Braid (five times Open Champion), a renowned golf course architect who fully exploited the natural ravines and undulating land. The course was officially opened in April 1939 and in 1990, new holes were laid through acquired woodland to give it the layout as it is today.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6328 • 6035 • 5674 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

305

10

4

256

2

5

497

11

5

522

3

4

398

12

4

397

4

3

170

13

3

156

5

4

384

14

4

401

6

4

398

15

4

430

7

3

158

16

3

133

8

4

356

17

4

380

9

4

353

18

4

341

Situated in countryside five miles south of Middlesbrough the course has stunning views of the Cleveland Hills and is a joy to play as many have found, not least many of the

country’s top young players who arrive every year to play in the North of England Youths Open – a tournament started and run by the club themselves which has grown to attract national and international backing from the major golf bodies. A 16-year-old Sandy Lyle and Richard Boxall are among the winners of what is rated a very prestigious tournament.

There are many attractive and challenging holes, the tree-lined short 4th (197 yards), the dog-leg 11th around or over Oakwood (522 yards), the 8th which has been described by many visitors as one of the most attractive holes they have played.

Weekdays 18 Holes Summer £40.00. Winter £35.00 Weekends/Bank Holidays 18 Holes Summer £45.00. Winter £38.00 Visiting Party Packages from £42.00 (coffee/bacon roll, 18 holes, 2 course meal) USGA specification greens.

Middlesbrough GOLF CLUB

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Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale Glen Harrogate, HG1 2LN Telephone: 01423 567162 manager@oakdalegolfclub.co.uk www.oakdalegolfclub.co.uk

07. How to Find

Oakdale

From A1(M): Take the A659 exit toward Wetherby/A168/Otley. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke/A58/A659 heading to Wetherby/A168/Collingham/Otley. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Boston Rd/A661. Turn left at Market Pl/A661, Turn right at Harrogate Rd/ A661. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Knaresborough Rd/ A6040. Continue onto York Pl/A61.

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto W Park St/A61. Turn left at Kent Rd, Take the 2nd right onto Oakdale.

Take the 1st right onto Oakdale Glen.

Renowned for its famous Spa Baths and visitor attractions, there are many reasons to visit Harrogate, but none are more valid than the opportunity to try out the sensational course at Oakdale Golf Club, bizarrely, within a ten minute walk of the town.

Established in 1914 and designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, Oakdale’s unique mix of moor and parkland has earned it a reputation to rival even the very best venues in Northern England.

Moreover, few facilities offer such a close tie with accommodation in the adjacent town centre, providing the

ideal stay and play situation.

At just under 6,500 yards, the course offers a true test to golfers of varying abilities, generous fairways and beautiful scenery abounds.

Set in 130 acres of naturally undulating terrain, you can expect to come across a diverse range of wildlife, with foxes and roe deer a common sight.

With no two holes the same, it’s a well know fact that scoring at Oakdale depends on how well you negotiate the par 3s with both the 9th and 12th protected by water.

New Lifestyle Golf Package Come and join a friendly, welcoming members club & enjoy our full facilities 7 days a week.

Pay an annual fee of £180 and then purchase golf credits that will enable you to play whenever suits you. Ideal for those ‘budding’ and keen golfers with a busy modern lifestyle who want to enjoy all the benefits of a premier Yorkshire golf club.

Contact our Secretary Manager Mike Cross for further details, or visit our website.

Telephone: 01423 567162. www.oakdalegolfclub.co.uk

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Electric Trolleys, Pro Shop, Mizuno Club Fitting, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6484 • 6061 • 5513 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

323

10

4

381

2

5

476

11

5

477

3

3

180

12

3

157

4

4

397

13

4

331

5

5

548

14

4

431

6

3

171

15

4

374

7

4

376

16

3

139

8

4

373

17

5

483

9

3

138

18

4

306

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Ripon City Golf Club Palace Road, Ripon North Yorkshire, HG4 3HH Telephone: 01765 603640 secretary@riponcitygolfclub.com www.riponcitygolfclub.com

08. How to Find

Located just outside of the ancient City of Ripon, the course offers a great day out in peaceful, rural surroundings and is a delightful challenge for golfers of all abilities. The geology gives great topographic relief to the course and has allowed the presentation of some wonderfully exciting greens. Players can enjoy commanding views over the famous Cathedral and also the North Yorkshire Moors to the east.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Private function facilities, Covered Floodlit Range, Putting Green, Pitching & Chipping Areas, Buggy & Trolley Hire, Pro Shop, Tuition Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6084 • 5780 (71) • 5557 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

3

149

10

4

393

2

4

378

11

4

462

3

5

504

12

4

363

4

4

358

13

5

545

5

3

167

14

3

162

6

4

287

15

4

357

7

3

192

16

4

370

8

4

302

17

4

360

9

4

291

18

4

444

OPEN COMPETITIONS FOR 2012

Ripon City

From the A1(M) Turn off at A61 junction off the A1 towards Ripon.

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sharow Ln/A6108 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto North Rd/A6108 Turn right at Palace Rd/A6108 Turn right at Park Lane to Club

Course presentation continues to win accolades from members and visitors alike, whilst the greens in particular receive special praise. There have been many recent improvements to the course and Spring

23 April MENS AM AM 4 Man team 17 May SENIORS OPEN 4BBB Stableford 18 May LADIES TEAM Teams of 3 19 May MENS OPEN 4BBB Stableford 20 May MIXED AM AM Stableford 2 July MENS AM AM 4 Man team Aug 2 SENIORS OPEN 4BBB Stableford Aug 3 LADIES TEXAS SCRAMBLE (team of 4) Aug 4 MENS OPEN 4BBB Stableford Aug 5 MIXED AM AM Stableford Aug 19 RABBITS 4BBB Stableford Sep 14 LADIES AM AM Team of 4

£60 per team (inc 2’s club) £24 per pair £30 per team £25 per pair £40 per team (1 man and 1 lady to count) £60 per team (inc 2’s club) £24 per pair £40 per team £25 per pair £40 per team (1 man and 1 lady to count) £25 per pair £40 per team

2012 will see the re-designed 2nd and 15th holes come into full play. And after a thoroughly enjoyable game of golf players can relax in the comfort of a bar that offers a panoramic view of no less than 4 greens.

Visitors always receive a warm and friendly welcome - many return year after year to take advantage of the excellent golf and accompanying facilities. Ever popular with Visiting Parties, packages again offer great value. Full details are available on the website or from the Secretary. Ripon City Golf Club is well worth a visit to play and is certainly a great club to join.

NEW SPRING OFFERS Green fees available for £16 3 balls can play for £45 4 balls can play for £55 Full details from the club & the website www.riponcitygolfclub.com

Superb range of Society & Corporate packages · Great deals for new members · Please Contact the Secretary for details: secretary@riponcitygolfclub.com

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Romanby Golf & Country Club Yafforth Road, Northallerton North Yorkshire, DL7 0PE Telephone: 01609 778855 richard.boucher@romanby.com www.romanby.com

09. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Lounge, Brasserie Restaurant, Conference Rooms, 6 Hole Par 3 Academy Course, 12 Bay Floodlit Driving Range & Practice Facility, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Pro Shop, Lessons Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6663 • 6405 • 5635 (74) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

327

10

4

354

2

4

374

11

3

156

3

4

415

12

5

554

4

3

177

13

4

396

5

5

505

14

4

358

6

4

366

15

3

168

7

4

251

16

5

541

8

3

158

17

4

426

9

5

538

18

4

341

Romanby

From the A1 Northbound take the A684 turn off to Northallerton. Stay on the A684 and travel through the villages of Leeming Bar, Morton on Swale and Ainderby Steeple. Continue out of Ainderby Steeple for about 1 mile and turn left to Yafforth (from this point the Golf Course is signed with brown tourist signs) Follow the road round to the right in Yafforth and turn right at the Church onto the B6217. Continue approximately 200 meters then turn right into the Romanby Golf Course Driveway.

A true gem for all visitors. Romanby nestles in North Yorkshire’s lush rolling landscape. It offers an uniquely challenging championship standard golf course - and everything that goes with it. The course is a joy to play and several lakes, as well as the River Wiske, provide not just extra features but also homes for many a variety of waterfowl.

Designed by Will Adamson, the greens are constructed to USPGA specification & includes large teeing areas around 400 square metres.

Each hole has a character of its own and as the various trees and shrubs rapidly mature, the course gains more and more definition.

The highlight of any round at Romanby, must be negotiating their own Amen Corner without dropping a stroke - the par 3 11th over a lake, hole 12, one of the longest par 5’s you’ll ever come across, and the par four 13th, ranked stroke index one.

The Clubhouse offers a clean, roomy environment and guarantees everyone a warm welcome. It provides an ideal venue for all types of golfers but also to celebrations and parties and the picturesque setting is perfect for weddings too. Romanby also plays host to product launches, conferences and exhibitions, as well as simple business meetings.

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Hawtree Course Rudding Park offers the most comprehensive golf facility in the north of England, providing a range of golfing experiences for members, visitors, societies and corporate groups.

From a full corporate or society day with a formal awards dinner in the hotel to a short team building event followed by coffee and a bacon sandwich, every package is uniquely created.

Designed by the renowned golf course architect Martin Hawtree, the championship18 hole, par 72 Hawtree course runs through the beautiful 19th century parkland. The championship course proves a challenge for even the most seasoned golfer.

Signature Hole- Hawtree Course – 14th Aptly named Rhododendron Glade due to the flourish of colour surrounding the green during summer. The 163 yard par 3 is well guarded by three bunkers at the front, with another hidden from view to the right. The hole, which plays uphill and into the prevailing wind is a challenge for golfers of all abilities, with the undulating green making par no easy score.

A variety of golf membership schemes are available to suit all budgets & time constraints.

Hawtree Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 6883 • 6546 • 5823 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

393 384 463 442 176 533 456 202 525

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

499 211 393 341 176 398 488 389 414

4 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 5

5 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 4

Afternoon 10 Hole Game The opening of the new 19th and 20th holes provide golfers with a 10 hole game option allowing you to fit a shorter round of golf into your busy schedule.

10 holes from just £9.50 per player Availability of the 10 Hole Option changes depending on the time of year.

Call: 01423 871350 A range of gift experience vouchers are now available to purchase online at www.ruddingpark.co.uk/gifts

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Rudding Park Follifoot, Harrogate North Yorkshire, HG3 1JH Telephone: 01423 872100 Email enquiries via website www.ruddingpark.co.uk

10. How to Find

From A1(M): Exit at A59 (J47) York/Harrogate road and follow the signs to Harrogate. At the first roundabout, take the A658 to Bradford. Two roundabouts later follow the brown tourist signs to Rudding Park (2.3 miles).

Facilities 4* Hotel, Spa and Gym Facilities.

5* Luxury Lodges, Holiday Park Camping & Caravanning, Self Catering Chalet Lodges and Cottages.

Conference & Banqueting Facilities, 14 seat Cinema, Deer House Family Pub. 18 x par 72 Hawtree Course, 6 x par 3 Repton Short Course, PGA Academy, Putting Green, Chipping Green, 18 Bay Covered Driving Range, Practice Hole, 2 Indoor Swing Studios, Putting Lab, Buggy/ Cart Hire, Club Fitting, Pro Shop, Lessons, Onsite PGA Professional

Rudding Park

From Leeds: From the M1 or M62 (M621) in Leeds; follow the A61 Harrogate signs. At the roundabout with the A658 (Bradford / York road) take the exit for York, and follow the brown tourist signs to Rudding Park (3 miles).

Repton Course and Golf Academy The Repton Short Course consists of 6 par 3 holes set to USGA specifications. The £750,000 development comprises one parkland hole, two woodland and two water holes.

Offering golf in an hour, the course is equally popular with busy professionals and scratch golfers as retired couples and novices.

Rudding Park Golf Academy includes not only the short course but a 110 yard Academy hole, bunker, chipping and putting greens, professional swing studio and the 18 bay driving range. This enables golfers to practice all elements of the game. Staffed by a team

Sleep, Golf and Dine for £199 Book our excellent dinner, bed and breakfast offer on selected nights throughout 2012 and each guest can play up to four rounds of golf.

Call: 01423 871350 Corporate and Society Golf Days are available from £26 per golfer.

of four PGA Professionals, the Academy is an ideal facility for practice, advice and lessons. The Professionals are able to provide tuition for all levels of ability.

Signature Hole- Repton Course – 5th Provides a true-to-life replica of the worldfamous 17th at Sawgrass, playing the same yardage as the renowned Florida hole (137 yards). The daunting tee shot to an undulating green puts emphasis on club selection. The green is swiveled around to provide a longer & deeper putting surface which seems to be an easy target, however when the prevailing wind is a factor avoiding the water is no easy feat.

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Sandburn Hall Scotchman Lane Flaxton, York, YO60 7RB Telephone: 01904 469929 info@sandburnhall.co.uk www.sandburnhall.co.uk

11. How to Find

Sandburn Hall

Situated just off the A64 between York & Malton. Travelling from York, take the left turn to Flaxton, Sandburn Hall is first turn on the left.

Facilities

The Par 72, 6700 yard course set in beautiful Vale of York countryside is designed to test golfers of all abilities. Each of the 18 holes has unique challenges with woodlands, streams and lakes providing their own hazards. The golf course was opened in 2005 and has already been recognised as one of the best courses in the area and hosts major amateur and professional county events. It is maintained to the highest standards by our dedicated greenkeeping staff and has had many additional features added since opening. Recent drainage work has resulted in a significantly improved year round golf experience, with very few days being lost due to weather conditions. Sandburn

Hall has proved an increasingly popular course with many societies and groups visiting the club to make the most of the fantastic course condition Sandburn has to offer. This has been recognised by the club being chosen as the host club for the Yorkshire PGA Sandburn Hall Masters and Pro Am event since 2009.

Visitors are warmly welcomed to Sandburn Hall as part of a casual four ball, society group or corporate day. Our first class personal service & clubhouse facilities, combined with the stunning setting, are sure to impress.

Sandburn Hall boasts a large outdoor practice teeing area, where you can hit from grass or range bays fitted with Power Tee technology.

Bar, Restaurant, Meeting Rooms, Grand Function Hall, Academy Practice Holes, 18 Bay Driving Range, Putting Green, Short Game Area, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons - Steve Robinson Golf Academy Host club for the Yorkshire PGA Sandburn Masters & Pro Am event.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6723 • 6443 • 5821 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

521

10

4

360

2

4

362

11

4

382

3

4

411

12

5

491

4

4

378

13

3

178

5

4

336

14

4

424

6

3

161

15

4

381

7

4

423

16

4

326

8

3

188

17

5

479

9

5

479

18

3

163

Society packages Half Day Coffee & bacon roll 18 holes Two course meal £41.00 p.p Visit our website for the latest offers www.sandburnhall.co.uk

Full Day 27/36 holes Coffee & bacon roll, Soup & sandwiches Two course meal £50.00 p.p

*Quote TGGSP when booking and receive a complimentary 2ball voucher towards your prize presentation. Applicable to societies of 12 or more.

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Scarthingwell Golf Course Scarthingwell Lane Tadcaster, LS24 9PF Telephone: 01937 557878 ben.burlingham@scarthingwellgolfcourse.co.uk www.scarthingwellgolfcourse.co.uk

12. How to Find

Scarthingwell

Within easy driving distance of both Leeds and York, we are situated just outside of the village of Towton on the A162 which runs between Tadcaster and Sherburn-in-Elmet.

For those traveling from further afield, Scarthingwell is located within 10 minutes drive of the A1M and M1 motorways.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Table, Putting Green, Pro Shop, Lessons, Club Repairs

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6631 • 6253 • 5544 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

420

10

4

408

2

4

385

11

4

368

3

4

365

12

3

138

4

3

146

13

4

378

5

5

468

14

5

514

6

5

526

15

4

320

7

4

268

16

5

505

8

4

379

17

4

354

9

3

122

18

3

189

An easy-walking 18-hole course, Scarthingwell is set in tranquil rural surroundings and has become well established since its opening in 1990, providing a fair test for golfers of all abilities, as well as gaining a reputation for its friendly and informal atmosphere.

The Course is owned and managed by members of the Pick family who developed the site from jointly-owned land in the early 1990s and still live near by, having farmed in the area since 1925. Each of the partners plays an active role in the day-to-day operation of the Golf Course and at least one partner is usually on-site at most times of the day.

The Head Greenkeeper at Scarthingwell is John Waite, who has held the position since 1995. Together with his three assistants, John works closely with the owners in maintaining the excellent standard of the course.

Signature Holes You can enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the Yorkshire countryside on this course but remember to pay as much attention to the 9th and 10th holes.

The 9th is a tricky par-3 with an approach to a severely guarded green, whilst the 10th includes a dog leg and an approach over water.

Full and 5 day membership currently available.

Scarthingwell Golf Course

Pay less than £9.50 per week for unlimited access; enabling you to a fantastic facility whenever it suites you.

Please contact Ben Burlingham for full details.

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Skipton Golf Club Short Lee Lane Skipton, BD23 3LF Telephone: 01756 793257 enquiries@skiptongolfclub.co.uk www.skiptongolfclub.co.uk

13. How to Find

Skipton

From Bradford & Keighley: At the Roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton, take the Ring Road following the signs for Harrogate and Leeds.

Continue to follow these signs across the next two roundabouts. After the second roundabout, Skipton Golf Club is on the left in 300 metres.

From Harrogate, Leeds & Otley: At the roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton, follow the signs for Bradford, Keighley and Colne. Skipton Golf Club can be seen on the right approx. 300 metres from the roundabout for Grassington.

Since the move to the present site in 1896, Skipton has matured into one of the finest courses in the North of England and continues to improve under the control and stewardship of Ian Brown and his team.

Skipton Golf Club is set amidst the Yorkshire Dales between Airedale and Wharfedale.

Playing the course, you are treated to magnificent views of Sharphaw, Crookrise and Embsay Crag. Eller Beck, a superb feature of the course descends from the surrounding fells and meanders through the back nine holes, providing an interesting water hazard. Visitors never fail to be impressed

by the beauty of Skipton’s setting and the challenge that the course presents.

From the seemingly innocuous opening Par 3, 1st hole to the challenge of Skipton’s very own “Amen Corner” comprising 13, 14 and 15, the course offers golfers of every standard a test of their golfing skills.

Visitors are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome and will enjoy challenging golf in the natural surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales. Once you have played Skipton for the first time, you will join the many hundreds of golfers who return year after year.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Area, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro Shop, Video Analysis, Custom Fitting, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6083 • 5790 • 5311 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

3

144

10

4

363

2

5

483

11

3

226

3

4

409

12

4

404

4

4

357

13

4

368

5

4

399

14

4

343

6

4

425

15

3

197

7

4

268

16

5

510

8

4

348

17

3

150

9

4

436

18

4

253

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The Oaks Golf Club Aughton Common, Aughton York, YO42 4PW Telephone: 01757 288577 Email enquiries via website www.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk

14. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Golf Academy, Driving Range, Practice Areas, Golf Lessons, Shop, Health Spa, Club Hire, Buggy Hire & Trolley Hire

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6849 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

3

144

10

4

363

2

5

483

11

3

226

3

4

409

12

4

404

4

4

357

13

4

368

5

4

399

14

4

343

6

4

425

15

3

197

7

4

268

16

5

510

8

4

348

17

3

150

9

4

436

18

4

253

THE OAKS

One mile North of Bubwith on B1228.

Sat Nav key in “Birk Lane Aughton York.”

Route from M62 & M18 (Hull or Sheffield) Leave M62 at Junction 37, take 2nd exit at roundabout, over next one and take first exit off third back towards Howden. Join B1228 opposite Station Pub, signposted with brown sign for The Oaks, Howden Station & Bubwith. Go straight over crossroads with Rix Garage on your right for approx half a mile and you will see the curved brick entrance to The Oaks on your right.

From the moment you approach the outstanding entrance you are transported into an oasis where friendliness, quality and professionalism (and fast USGA greens!) are the key words to the success of ‘The Oaks’.

The course is built in harmony with the natural woodland setting close to the picturesque Derwent Ings. The wide green fairways blend and bend with the gentle contours of the countryside. The greens were all built to USGA specifications with substantial mounding.

There are seven lakes coming into play, superb practice facilities, including driving bays, a ball dispenser, putting green, practice

Winter fourball extended through Spring to 10th May

£100 per fourball Treat yourself and indulge in ‘The Oaks experience’!

bunkers and short game practice areas.

Half-way refreshments are available at a log cabin where you can sit and feed the almost tame rainbow trout, who will perform in anticipation of a treat. You may also be fortunate enough to be paid a visit by the family of swans. An old fashioned red telephone box waits to greet you on the 18th tee where you can order your hard earned refreshments from the clubhouse.

A wide range of treats await your return to the clubhouse; our chefs’ freshly prepared treats, and maybe a dip in the pool followed by a steam or sauna to ease away aches and pains.

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Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club Thornton-le-Street Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AB

Thirsk & Northallerton

Telephone: 01845 525115 secretary@tngc.co.uk www.tngc.co.uk

15. How to Find From A1(M) Exit A1(M) at junction 49, exit toward A168/Thirsk/A19 Continue straight onto A168 Continue onto A19 Take the exit toward Northallerton/A168 At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto A168 After approximately 500 metres turn left into Golf Club

Nestled in the Stunning North Yorkshire countryside and with a splendid backdrop of the rolling hills on one side and lush vales on the other, Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club is one of those parkland courses that is simply a pleasure to play. Established in 1914, it is set in a richly agricultural area, and offers superb views of the Hambleton Hills to the east and Wensleydale to the west.

The attractive 18 hole, parkland course measures 6532 yards and is acknowledged as being one of the best in North Yorkshire, with excellent greens and fairways. It presents an exciting and challenging combination of

testing holes demanding patience and accuracy, whilst being suitable for golfers of all levels.

Facilities

Looking out onto the first tee and the 18th green, the bar and restaurant offer a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere.

Bar, Restaurant, Practice Area, Putting Green, Trolley & Buggy Hire, Club Hire, Pro Shop, Video Analysis, Custom Fitting, Lessons, Club Repair Service

Signature Holes Hole 16, Par 4, 330 yards (white tee) A relatively short but challenging par 4 featuring a pond, a ditch, a large tree and a sloping 2 tiered green. An accurate drive is required to avoid the pond to the right but allowing a second shot avoiding the large tree short and left of the green.

Visitors and Visiting Parties welcome at any time Trevor Bennett (Secretary) 01845 525115 or visit our website: www.tngc.co.uk

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 6532 • 6303 • 5600 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

399

10

3

135

2

5

504

11

5

484

3

3

151

12

4

300

4

4

373

13

5

539

5

5

511

14

4

359

6

4

443

15

4

398

7

4

323

16

4

322

8

3

198

17

4

386

9

4

312

18

3

166

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North Yorkshire Directory

Aldwark Manor Telephone: 01347 838353 www.qhotels.co.uk

Heworth Telephone: 01904 426156 www.heworthgolfclub.co.uk

Saltburn Telephone: 01287 622812 www.saltburngolf.co.uk

Ampleforth College Telephone: 01439 788243 www.ampleforthgolf.co.uk

Hunley Hall Telephone: 01287 676216 www.hunleyhall.co.uk

Sandburn Hall Telephone: 01904 469922 www.sandburnhall.co.uk

Bedale Telephone: 01677 422443 www.bedalegolfclub.com

Kirkbymoorside Telephone: 01751 431525 www.kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk

Scalm Park Telephone: 01757 210846 www.scalmpark.co.uk

Bentham Telephone: 015242 62455 www.benthamgolfclub.co.uk

Knaresborough Telephone: 01423 862690 www.knaresboroughgolfclub.co.uk

Scarborough North Cliff Telephone: 01723 355397 www.ncgc.co.uk

Catterick Telephone: 01748 833671 www.catterickgolfclub.co.uk

Malton & Norton Telephone: 01653 697912 www.maltonandnortongolfclub.co.uk

Scarborough South Cliff Telephone: 01723 374737 www.scarboroughgolfclub.co.uk

Cleveland Telephone: 01642 483462 www.clevelandgolfclub.co.uk

Masham Telephone: 01765 688 054 www.mashamgolfclub.co.uk

Scarthingwell Telephone: 01937 557878 www.scarthingwellgolfcourse.co.uk

Crimple Valley Telephone: 01423 883485 Website n/a

Middlesbrough Telephone: 01642 311515 www.middlesbroughgolfclub.co.uk

Selby Telephone: 01757 228622 www.selbygolfclub.co.uk

Drax Telephone: 01757 617228 www.draxgolfclub.co.uk

Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre Telephone: 01642 315533 www. middlesbrough.gov.uk

Settle Telephone: 01729 825288 www.settlegolfcourse.org

Easingwold Telephone: 01347 822474 www.easingwoldgolfclub.co.uk

Oakdale Telephone: 01423 567162 www.oakdalegolfclub.co.uk

Skipton Telephone: 01756 793922 www.skiptongolfclub.co.uk

Filey Telephone: 01723 513134 www.fileygolfclub.com

Pannal Telephone: 01423 872628 www.pannalgc.co.uk

Spofforth Telephone: 01423 872543 www.spofforthgolf.co.uk

Flaxby Park & Country Telephone: 01423 863444 www.flaxbyparkgolf.com

Pike Hills Telephone: 01904 700797 www.pikehillsgolfclub.co.uk

Swallow Hall Telephone: 01904 448889 www.swallowhall.co.uk

Forest of Galtres Telephone: 01904 766198 www.forestofgaltres.co.uk

Raven Hall Country House Hotel Telephone: 01723 870353 www.ravenhall.co.uk

The Oaks Telephone: 01757 288577 www.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk

Forest Park Telephone: 01904 400425 www.forestparkgolfclub.co.uk

Richmond Telephone: 01748 823231 www.richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk

Thirsk & Northallerton Telephone: 01845 525115 www.tngc.co.uk

Fulford Telephone: 01904 413579 www.fulfordgolfclub.co.uk

Ripon City Telephone: 01765 603640 www.riponcitygolfclub.com

Whitby Telephone: 01947 602719 www.whitbygolfclub.co.uk

Ganton Telephone: 01944 710329 www.gantongolfclub.com

Romanby Telephone: 01609 778855 www.romanby.com

Wilton Telephone: 01642 465265 www.wiltongolfclub.co.uk

Harrogate Telephone: 01423 862999 www.harrogate-gc.co.uk

Rudding Park Telephone: 01423 871350 www.ruddingpark.co.uk

York Telephone: 01904 491840 www.yorkgolfclub.co.uk

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West Yorkshire Introduction

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West Yorkshire West Yorkshire has a great deal to offer visitors to the county with its heritage attractions, grand stately homes, green open spaces, canals, towns and cities. Composed of the districts of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, a network of paths and cycle-ways both in towns and the countryside allow for easy access to the many sites of interest.

Leeds – once the hub of the North based on its manufacturing and textile industries, is now a leading vibrant legal, finance and retail centre by day and lively cosmopolitan city by night. Award winning restaurants, wine bars, music venues, theatres and art galleries offer

a vast array of entertainment to satisfy any appetite. Vanguard architectural sites such as Bridgewater Place, 1 City Square and the Waterfront properties sit comfortably with the historic structures of the Corn Exchange and Leeds Kirkgate Market. An exciting retail experience is on offer with the likes of Harvey Nichols nestling next to the renowned Victoria Quarter, boasting an abundance of boutiques as well as well-known high street names.

Leeds is also the sporting home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, the most decorated Club in County Cricket History, and of course the celebrated Leeds United Football Club.

Proud of its long and important history, Bradford is home to a number of important historical buildings and sites; including one of only two World Heritage Sites in Yorkshire, and the most visited museum outside of London. The city has a lively multicultural vibe with a variety of diversions including the esteemed Bradford Alhambra Theatre.

From a golfing perspective, West Yorkshire is home to some of the best inland courses in Britain. Included in this list are Alwoodley, Moortown and Moor Allerton who all sit proudly in the list of the top 100 courses in England.

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West Yorkshire Introduction

01

A1(M) 09 17

Keighley

16

06

02

10 07 19

Bradford

14

03

13

Tadcaster

15

11

05

Leeds M1 M621

A629 Halifax 18

M62 Dewsbury

Brighouse

Pontefract

04

M62

Wakefield

12

08 Huddersfield

M1

A629 A1(M)

01. Bracken Ghyll 02. Bradford 03. Cookridge Hall 04. Dewsbury 05. Garforth Driving Range 06. Hollins Hall 07. Horsforth 08. Huddersfield 09. Ilkley 10. Leeds Golf Centre

11. Leeds Golf Club 12. Mid Yorkshire 13. Moor Allerton 14. Moortown 15. Scarcroft 16. Shipley 17. Wetherby 18. Willow Valley 19. Woodhall Hills

“Leeds is also the sporting home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, the most decorated Club in County Cricket History.”

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Contact Details

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Bracken Ghyll Golf Club Skipton Road, Addingham, LS29 0SL Telephone: 01943 831207 office@brackenghyll.co.uk www.brackenghyll.co.uk

01. How to Find

Bracken Ghyll

From Ilkley follow the A65 signposted Skipton, at the roundabout at the top of the hill on the Addingham bypass turn right towards Addingham village, then at the next T-junction turn left and the entrance to the golf club will be approx 300 yards on the right hand side.

Bracken Ghyll Golf Club was founded in 1993 as a 9 hole course but has developed rapidly into one of the most enjoyable and challenging 18 hole courses in the North of England. It is a vibrant progressive club with increasing membership set in the spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.

The “National Club Golfer” magazine describes the course as “With two distinct halves, the 5,600 yards layout is an intriguing mix of the old and the new, with a common theme of undulating parkland which is surprisingly mature for its age. A warm welcome and immaculate fairways and greens

are reasons why so many visiting parties choose Bracken Ghyll on a regular basis”.

The course is complemented by outdoor and indoor practice areas, a well appointed bar with catering, a function room that can accommodate up to 120 guests, extensive car parking and a warm Yorkshire welcome.

Signature Hole: The short 17th “Quarry Hole” is Bracken Ghyll’s signature hole. A par three 148 yards off the white tees demanding an accurate tee shot to a raised green flanked down the right by a stream that gathers many balls. It can be a card breaker at the end of your round.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Function Room, Short Iron Practice Area, Indoor Practice Area, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 5624 • 5433 (69) • 5169 (70) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

321

10

3

144

2

4

358

11

4

384

3

4

396

12

4

425

4

4

316

13

3

143

5

3

195

14

4

472

6

4

297

15

4

342

7

4

347

16

5

558

8

4

327

17

3

148

9

3

177

18

4

274

Bracken Ghyll Open Events 2012 4 Ladies’ Team Stableford Open, Friday 15th June: £42 per team Mixed Open Pairs Stableford, Friday 6th July: £25/pair Seniors Open Pairs Stableford, Monday 9th July: £25/pair Men’s Open Pairs Stableford, Saturday 25th August: £25/pair Seniors Open Pairs Stableford, Thursday 20th September: £25/pair Excellent prizes and quality catering!

For more information visit www.brackenghyll.co.uk. Or email office@brackenghyll.co.uk or call 01943 831207 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

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Bradford Golf Club Club House, Hawksworth Lane, Guiseley, LS20 8NP Telephone: 01943 875570 Email enquiries via website www.bradfordgolfclub.co.uk

02. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Card Room, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Lessons, Video Analysis

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6303 • 6066 • 5478 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

325

10

4

396

2

4

417

11

4

307

3

3

155

12

3

142

4

4

280

13

4

367

5

4

461

14

3

167

6

4

360

15

4

416

7

4

444

16

4

420

8

4

346

17

5

487

9

5

491

18

4

322

Bradford

From Leeds: Take the A65 (Leeds/ Ilkley) to Guiseley (Harry Ramsden’s) then, at the roundabout, take the Bradford road for approx 1 mile. Turn right into Hawksworth Lane for 1 mile From Bradford: Take the A6038 through Shipley for 3 miles then turn left into Hawksworth Lane for 1 mile.

From Skipton, Ilkley and the M6 (North): Take the A65 (Skipton/Leeds) to Guiseley (Harry Ramsden’s) then, at the roundabout, take the Bradford road for approx 1 mile. Turn right into Hawksworth Lane for 1 mile.

Laid out in 1899, our Par 71 Championship Course can justly claim to be one of the oldest in Yorkshire and provides a real challenge for golfers of all handicaps.

Set out in 6,300 yards, it is a moorland links which commands stunning views over Baildon and Rombald Moors. Two special features, Greenhouse Hill and Birkin Hill, have irregular contours and accommodate the testing Par 4 10th and Par 3 14th, both of which require accurate shots to well protected greens.

The course runs in two loops with the 10th hole and 18th hole each finishing outside the

The Bradford Golf Club

Clubhouse. Many holes are played along welldefined, tree-lined fairways to spacious, but fast and testing greens with subtle borrows.

Always in immaculate condition, the course has recently undergone an impressive £1 million improvement programme to ensure that it remains pristine and playable throughout the seasons in all but the most adverse weather conditions.

The course continues to be used for many prestigious Yorkshire Championships and is the home of The Hawksworth Trophy, a 36hole strokeplay competition for the leading amateur golfers in Northern England.

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Vi s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. b r a d f o r d g o l f c l u b . c o . u k f o r t h e l a t e s t o f f e r s

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Cookridge Hall Golf Club Ltd Cookridge Lane Leeds, LS16 7NL Telephone: 0113 230 0641 info@cookridgehall.co.uk www.cookridgehall.co.uk

Cookridge Hall

03. How to Find From M1: Continue onto M621. At junction 2, take the A643 exit. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A643. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Wellington Rd/A58 (M). Take the A660 exit toward A65/ Skipton. Turn left onto Blackman Ln. Turn right onto Woodhouse Ln/ A660. Slight left onto Otley Old Road, signposted Cookridge. Continue for approximately 1½ miles golf club entrance will be on right.

American in design, Golf Course Architect Karl Litten and his team, also responsible for building the Emirates Club in Dubai, incorporated many of the natural features of this north Leeds countryside when creating Cookridge Hall. Since then continued reinvestment and design work has been key to the progression of the golf course recognised by all our members and visitors.

inaccurate putting will be punished especially on the fast running and undulating greens.

The back nine could be classed as more forgiving with two par 5’s and two impressive par 3’s, after negotiating those successfully golfers are faced with a do or die decision on the 18th. Be it a social game or in the heat of a match the 18th hole is a spectacle in itself and provides the perfect finish to a most enjoyable round.

The front nine holes are littered with daunting water hazards and strategic bunkering, culminating in one of many memorable holes the short par 3, 6th. Good golf will be rewarded but beware any loose shots or

Floodlit Driving Range: Open to the public 7 days a week, the purpose built floodlit driving range boasts 22 individual bays each housing the latest air compressed mats and quality two piece golf balls.

“No. 1 choice for Group Golfers, Captains Trips and Away Days.”

Group Golf Packages from as little as £23.00 Call today for your tailored quote.

Golf Breaks from only £54.50pp inc 18 holes & B&B Telephone: 0113 230 0641 www.cookridgehall.co.uk

Why not combine a golfing break with a visit to Cookridge Hall Health & Fitness & Spa?

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, 22 Bay Floodlit Driving Range, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6788 • 6497 • 5978 • 5113 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

387

10

5

503

2

4

433

11

5

529

3

5

542

12

4

395

4

3

169

13

4

408

5

4

356

14

3

157

6

3

150

15

3

152

7

5

519

16

4

399

8

4

320

17

4

354

9

4

410

18

4

314

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Dewsbury District Golf Club The Pinnacle, Sands Lane Mirfield, WF14 8HJ

Dewsbury District

Professional: 01924 496030 Clubhouse: 01924 492399 info@dewsburygolf.co.uk www.dewsburygolf.co.uk

04. How to Find From the M62: 4 miles from Junction 25.

Exit onto Slip Road (M62 J25). At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Wakefield Road (A644) for 1.2 miles.

At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Leeds Road (A644) for 0.2 miles.

Bear right onto Huddersfield Road (A644) for 2.4 miles. Turn right onto Steanard Lane (opposite the Ship Inn) for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Sands Lane after the Ship Inn after 0.2 miles turn right into Dewsbury District Golf Club.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Field, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons, Changing Facilities and Showers

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6360 • 6064 • 5717 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

351

10

5

500

2

4

348

11

5

509

3

4

440

12

4

373

4

4

367

13

4

398

5

5

531

14

4

423

6

3

166

15

4

307

7

4

403

16

3

195

8

4

386

17

4

402

9

3

132

18

3

129

Formed on 22nd October 1891. The course is built on land known locally as the “Pinnacle” Originally designed by Old Tom Morris himself, custodian of the Old course, St Andrews and Open Champion in 1861, 62, 64 and 1867.

The 18 hole course measuring 6,360 yards and with a par and SSS of 71, offers a true and fair test of your golfing ability, testing your length, accuracy, touch as well as your stamina over the part parkland and part moor land course.

It was later made into an 18 hole layout by Ted Ray from Ganton in 1906 and further alterations were made by Dr Alister Mackenzie in 1913 and again by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas in 1972. Some great course designers have left their mark on our course. It is set on the hillside above Mirfield in West Yorkshire. It offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

After playing why not visit our Clubhouse, which was re built in 2001. Here you can experience some of our warm northern hospitality. We can provide food and beverage to satisfy your needs after your round or just call in to sample our hospitality. It’s delightful setting, overlooking the course; with pleasant views from its elevated position help complete what we hope will be a memorable day.

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Garforth Driving Range

Garforth Golf Range Long Lane, Garforth Leeds, LS25 2DN Telephone: 01132 87 11 11 golfcrazy@googlemail.com www.garforthgolfrange.co.uk

05. How to Find From M1 (Towards York): Slight left onto the ramp to M1/ A64(M)/York. Merge onto A58(M).

Continue onto A64(M).Continue onto York Rd/A64. Continue to follow A64. Go through 1 roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Barwick Rd. Continue onto Leeds Rd. Turn right onto Long Ln

Facilities

Fantastic golf facility where you can learn, improve, perfect, practice or just have fun!

We are all-weather and floodlit open 9am6pm weekends and 9am - 9pm weekdays.

Everyone welcome, free use of golf clubs and free tips and help to new golfers.

Custom Fitting.

Experience, Knowledge and Choice... We are very proud to have been chosen by every one of the game’s ‘Top Ten Manufacturers’ to offer custom fit on all their range of golf equipment, including Callaway, Ping, Titleist, TaylorMade, Nike, Mizuno, Wilson Staff, MD, Cleveland and Cobra. This enables us to give our customers

real choice - we are not dedicated to one or two brands. All our Golf Professional staff have many years of fitting experience and are fully trained to the highest possible standards.

Here at Golf Crazy we have thousands of options within our numerous fitting carts.

Using these along with state-of-the-art FlightScope launch monitors, we are best equipped to provide all our customers with the correct specification and best performing equipment on the market.

Call today for your 100% free club check.

The FlightScope experience starts at just £25.

Ring 01132 871 111 to book your fitting.

Licensed Coffee Bar, 20 acre Floodlit Driving Range, Elevated Bays, Power Tees in all Bays, Free Club Use, Demonstration Days, Custom Fitting, Lessons, Pro Shop

Features » Everyone welcome » Free use of golf clubs » Free tips and help to new golfers » Powertees in all bays » Non intimidating environment » No silly gimmicks or over priced balls » A massive 20 acre range » Over 400 yards long » Stunning countryside location » Elevated bays & 30 grass tees » Without the ugly fences. » Proper 100% distance golf balls Opening Times We are all weather & floodlit Weekdays: 9 am - 9 pm Weekends: 9 am - 6 pm

Established in 1993 Golf Crazy is one of the UK’s leading golf equipment suppliers, stocking all the latest models from the very best brands in golf.

We are committed to providing golf enthusiasts with unsurpassed service, consistently low and more affordable prices, and a comprehensive selection of the newest cutting-edge golf equipment from: Adidas, Bridgestone, Bushnell, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, FootJoy, Mizuno, Motocaddy, Nike, Odyssey, Ping, Puma, Srixon, TaylorMade, Titleist, Wilson Staff, and many more.

www.golfcrazy.co.uk 01132 871 111

Golf crazy is run by professional staff who do not switch sell, and are not paid commission, but are dedicated to making sure you find the best golf clubs and golf accessories to suit your swing style and playing level.

With staff-tested golf equipment from the biggest names in the industry you’ll find the equipment you need to hit more greens, hole more putts and, sign better scorecards than ever before.

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Hollins Hall A Marriott Hotel & Country Club Hollins Hill, Baildon Shipley, Bradford, BD17 7QW Telephone: 01274 534212 mhrs.ibags.golfsales@marriotthotels.com www.marriottgolf.com 06. How to Find

Facilities Hotel, Spa, Bar, Restaurant, Driving Range, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6671 • 6354 • 6051 • 5433 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

299

10

5

483

2

4

372

11

4

433

3

5

531

12

4

344

4

3

181

13

3

180

5

4

415

14

4

355

6

4

407

15

3

137

7

5

507

16

4

380

8

3

166

17

4

328

9

4

467

18

4

369

Hollins Hall

From M62: Take J62 off M62 and join M606 to the end. Follow A6177 Ring Road East. At 3rd roundabout take the 1st exit onto A650 towards Bradford. Follow this road through to Shipley, turn right at the traffic lights onto the A6038. Continue on the A6038 for 3 miles travelling towards Baildon, at the traffic lights with the Junction Public House, do not turn left into Baildon, continue straight on and the hotel is located on the left hand side of Hollins Hall.

Hollins Hall, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club is located on 200 acres of rolling hills in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales, with stunning views over the Aire Valley. The 18-hole course is classically designed with a majestic feel and challenging play for every golfer.

The par 71 championship course at Hollins Hall Country Club is designed to make the most of the natural features found in the Yorkshire Dales. It offers a variety of water hazards and ancient trees that line the long, undulating fairways. Each hole offers multiple tee areas to challenge any level of golfer, and all the tees and greens are built to USGA standards.

Societies & Corporate Golf Days Welcome.

Packages from £19.50. Includes - 18 holes on our championship golf course, nearest the pin and longest drive competitions and a strokesaver per person.

For further information & bookings please call 01274 534 212.

Hollins Hall Country Club has been the host venue for the PGA Europro Championship Tour.

Tune up your swing before or after a round with the practice facilities at Hollins Hall Country Club, including a large putting green, short game area, and driving range with covered bays.

Signature Hole: 14th, Par 4, ‘Viaduct’, 355 yards (white tee).

The railway viaduct provides a stunning backdrop on the 14th hole, a testing drive down into the valley. Golfers must negotiate a stream, bunkers and a water hazard if they are to reach this green in regulation.

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Horsforth Golf Club Layton Rise, Horsforth Leeds, LS18 5EX Telephone: 0113 258 6819 secretary@horsforthgolfclub.co.uk www.horsforthgolfclub.co.uk

07. How to Find

Horsforth

From all directions the club is best approached via the Leeds outer ring road (A6120) and the A65 which runs from Leeds centre northwest towards Ilkley and Skipton. The A6120 crosses the A65 in both directions at Horsforth. From this junction take the A65 signposted Ilkley, Airport, Skipton.

After approx 0.75 mile turn right onto Layton Lane. At the top of the hill turn right onto Layton Road. After 400 yds turn left onto Layton Rise. The golf club is at the end of this short cul-de-sac.

If you would like to enjoy golf on a traditional Yorkshire Golf Course you won’t find anywhere better than Horsforth. Founded in 1906, Horsforth Golf Club, is situated approx. 6 miles northwest of Leeds city centre and lies close to Leeds Bradford International Airport.

The McKenzie influenced 18 hole parkland course with mature woodland, natural contours and strategically placed bunkers provides a test for golfers of all abilities. We have extensive golf practice facilities including an 18 hole putting green and our two Professional Golfers are only too happy to provide golf lessons for any ability of golfer..

Although a private members club, visitors and new members alike can expect a warm and enthusiastic welcome in our spacious, modern clubhouse featuring a large lounge area, with a well stocked bar including guest beers, comfortably capable of seating 100+, a 60 seat dining room and several smaller meeting rooms.

We provide competitive packages for corporate and society days and also for events such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, business meetings/seminars.

Our whole team look forward to welcoming you and your fellow golfers and friends.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6258 • 5976 • 5521 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

331

10

4

353

2

4

345

11

3

170

3

3

165

12

4

375

4

4

382

13

4

324

5

4

282

14

4

419

6

5

530

15

3

197

7

4

436

16

5

484

8

4

395

17

4

366

9

3

146

18

5

558

Superb Golf Course.

Golf Membership available from Social to Corporate.

Dining, Party and Conference facilities with FREE Wi-Fi. Contact the Secretary for further information.

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Huddersfield Golf Club Ltd. Fixby Hall, Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2EP Telephone: 01484 426203 secretary@huddersfield-golf.co.uk www.huddersfield-golf.co.uk

08. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant , Function Rooms, Ping Fitting Service, Pro Shop, Buggies, Trolleys, Putting Green, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6505 • 6074 (70) • 5440 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

438

10

4

275

2

4

320

11

3

161

3

5

494

12

4

401

4

3

165

13

3

198

5

5

509

14

4

448

6

4

350

15

4

367

7

4

360

16

4

428

8

3

133

17

3

177

9

4

440

18

5

475

Huddersfield

From M62: Leave the M62 at Junction 24 (A629 to Huddersfield & Halifax).

Follow dual carriageway to Ainley Top Roundabout. Leave roundabout at third exit (A643 to Brighouse). Go under M62 to a set of traffic lights, turn right into Clough Lane. Pass the Roundhill pub, under the M62 again, and past the Clough House Inn (both pubs on left).

Turn 1st right into Lightridge Road, in approximately 300yards immediately after Gernhill Avenue turn right into Huddersfield Golf Club. Approximately 5 minutes from Motorway.

Huddersfield Golf Club is one of the oldest and finest championship golf courses in the North of England. The home of the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs, Huddersfield offers all a warm welcome, a fair test of golf, followed by good fellowship & excellent cuisine served within the elegant but comfortable rooms of Fixby Hall.

The club is situated within 1 mile of junction 24 of the M62, equidistant from Leeds and Manchester. The Grade II listed 18th Century Clubhouse and the location makes Huddersfield the ideal venue for corporate and society golf days, business meetings and product launches.

Laid out in two loops of nine holes, both

Huddersfield Golf Club

starting within 80 yards of the Clubhouse, the course offers a wonderful variety of golf played on springy moorland turf. The greens, recently upgraded to USGA standards offer the best chance of play throughout the year. There are some wonderful panoramic views and on a clear day it is possible to see more than 40 miles from the marker post on the 18th fairway.

Signature Hole: 11th, ‘Pheasantry’. This is a fantastic looking par 3! The tee shot has to carry all the way onto the green as there is a steep slope at the front. Any tee shot missing the green right can kick down to the out of bounds.

Missing left, the ball will run into the trees.

Over a Hundred Years of Championship Golf

For the latest offers, and further information please visit our website: www.huddersfield-golf.co.uk

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Ilkley Golf Club, Nesfield Road, Myddleton, Ilkley, LS29 0BE Telephone: 01943 600214 Clubhouse: 01943 607277 Pro Shop: 01943 607463 honsec@ilkleygolfclub.co.uk www.ilkleygolfclub.co.uk

09. How to Find

Ilkley

Travelling from Leeds direction on A65, follow into Ilkley town centre until you reach the main crossroads in the centre of the town. Turn right onto Lower Brook Street, follow over the river and take the first left onto Denton Road, continue until reach 2nd left, Nesfield Road, take this turning and the golf club is ½ mile on the right hand side.

All photos by kind permission of Rachel J.Hartley - Photography, Ilkley

Ilkley is one of the finest golf clubs in Yorkshire, both in terms of beauty and for an unforgettable round of golf. It boasts two former Ryder Cup captains as honorary life members, Colin Montgomerie, who learnt his golf at the club, and Mark James, who lives locally.

The club is extremely popular with societies, corporates & casual visitors. Much of this is down to its picturesque setting next to the River Wharfe with Ilkley Moor as a backdrop.

With a number of holes designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, the course is a real test whatever your handicap. For the first seven holes the river is ever present, with the second,

third and fourth holes being played onto and off an island. Moving inland the tree-lined fairways ensure the need for accurate drives and approaches. With the greens close to the tees and no deep rough you can complete the round relatively quickly enabling you to comfortably enjoy a couple of rounds in a day.

John Hammond has been at the club for over 30 years and is one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable professionals in the county. His well-stocked shop always provides a few bargains too. The steward and stewardess, Michael and Meg Jarvis, can also provide a range of menus to cater for your party throughout the day.

Facilities Bar, Dining Room, Putting Green, Practice Ground, Trolleys, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 69 • 6235 • 5953 • 5690 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

408

10

4

315

2

3

164

11

4

441

3

3

204

12

4

399

4

5

504

13

3

153

5

3

198

14

4

430

6

5

496

15

3

145

7

4

421

16

4

426

8

4

349

17

4

413

9

4

392

18

4

377

WINTER OFFERS. (NO TEMPORARY GREENS OR TEES, NO MATS) from 1st November 2011 to 31st March 2012 GREEN FEES - £28

WINTER PACKAGE - £36

Weekdays and Weekends

• Bacon Rolls & Tea/Coffee on Arrival • One Round Of Golf, Followed By • Two Course Meal – (Must be Booked in Advance)

FOUR BALL OFFER- £96 One Round Of Golf

FOR A Great Day’s go l f i n g i n Yor k s h i r e

TO BOOK A TEE TIME CALL OFFICE: 01943 600214 PRO SHOP: 01943 607463

WINTER WARMER - £30 • Bacon Rolls & Tea/Coffee On Arrival • One Round Of Golf, Followed By • Soup & Sandwiches

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Leeds Golf Centre (Wike Ridge Golf Club) Wike Ridge Lane, Shadwell Leeds, LS17 9JW

Leeds Golf Centre

Telephone: 0113 288 6000 info@leedsgolfcentre.com www.leedsgolfcentre.com

10. How to Find From A1M North or A1M South (M62 & M1): Exit A1M at J45, take the A659 signposted Collingham and follow signs for Harewood House taking care to stay on the A659. Turn left at the T-junction directly opposite entrance to Harewood House, travel for a further 2km and take the first left (Wike Lane).

Drive through village of Wike and turn right onto School Lane – Leeds Golf Centre is at end of private roadway.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 18 Hole Course, 12 Hole Par 3 Course, Floodlit Driving Range, Teaching Academy, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop.

Course Information Wike Ridge 18 Holes, Par 70/71 • 6332 • 5850 • 5503 The Oaks 12 Holes, Par 36 • 1610 • 1450 • 1165

2011 was a sensational year at Leeds Golf Centre – investment from new owners totaling almost £1.5million has been the catalyst for claims that the facility is now one of The North’s finest all-round golf venues.

Numerous improvements have been made to the overall standard and range of facilities on offer. Aside from superficial works to the car park and outdoor landscaping, money has been spent on totally refurbishing and re-stocking the Pro Shop, new changing room facilities, the installation of two hightech indoor swing studios, a brand-new bar & restaurant and a stunning re-design of the Wike Ridge championship course.

The result is a facility of significantly higher profile and appeal than its predecessor – one which continually receives glowing endorsements from club members, returning customers and first-time visitors alike.

In addition to the Wike Ridge championship layout, Leeds Golf Centre boasts a unique 12-hole par-3 course prepared to the same exacting standard as the main course - both courses feature USGA-spec greens and tees. The facility is also extremely proud of its market-leading Academy where six full-time PGA-qualified professionals provide tuition to players of all standards from absolute beginners to European Tour stars.

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Leeds Golf Club Elmete Lane, Leeds West Yorkshire, LS8 2LJ Telephone: 0113 265 9203 Email enquiries via website www.leedsgolfclub.co.uk

Leeds GOLF CLUB

11. How to Find

Our 18-hole parkland course is situated on the north side of Leeds and is one of the best golf clubs in Yorkshire. Founded in 1896 it is the original home of the Leeds Cup, the oldest trophy in professional golf. Set in approximately 80 acres, our stunning course challenges golfers of all ages and abilities.

Only four miles from the city centre and close to the Leeds Ring Road, the course has a distinctly tranquil feel with many of the holes commanding spectacular views of Roundhay.

Leeds Golf Club offers something for everyone - men, women, seniors and juniors, from experienced players to those who have

never picked up a golf club before. We also welcome corporate members and golf societies who wish to visit our wonderful course.

We have a relatively low number of full members compared to other courses which enables you to play at your time of choice on most days.

Signature Hole: Hole 7, Par 4, 385 yards (White Tee) One of the most dramatic holes on the course.

Aim your tee shot between the fairway bunkers. From there, an accurate second shot should reach the two tier green.

From M6/ M62: At junction 21a on M6, exit onto M62 toward Leeds/Bolton/M’cr (N). At junction 12, exit onto M60 toward M61/M66/Leeds/M62. Continue onto M62 (signs for Leeds/Huddersfield/ Rochdale). At junction 27, take the M621/A62 exit to Leeds/Batley/Morley/ A650. Merge onto M621. At junction 2, take the A643 exit to Wetherby/ A58/Harrogate/A61/York/A64. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A643 heading to Wetherby/A58/Harrogate/ A61/York/A64/Leeds. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Wellington Rd/ A58. Exit onto Claypit Ln/A58 toward Wetherby/Harrogate/A61/Meanwood.

Continue to follow A58. Turn left onto Asket Hill. Continue onto Elmete Lane.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop,

Course Information 18 holes, Par 69 • 6115 • 5844 • 5543 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

341

10

4

455

2

4

391

11

5

520

3

4

398

12

4

386

4

4

410

13

3

161

5

4

384

14

5

500

6

3

126

15

3

172

7

4

385

16

4

396

8

4

406

17

4

326

9

3

186

18

3

172

2012 Membership

Winter Package

FULL Men’s and Ladies memberships at a special offer rate: £440 for 6 months (Jan – June 2012) £1,320 for 18 months (Jan 2012 to June 2013)

Coffee & Bacon Roll + 18 holes Golf + 2 course meal = £20 Until 31st March 2012

We also offer Associate Memberships from £264 (6 month) and £648 (18 months) – restrictions apply.

Junior Membership is available for just £30 (6 months) and £90 (18 months) Come and see for yourself how much this historic club has to offer.

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Mid Yorkshire Golf Club Havercroft Lane, Darrington Pontefract, WF8 3BP Telephone: 01977 704522 admin@midyorkshiregolfclub.com www.midyorkshiregolfclub.com

12. How to Find

Mid Yorkshire

We are situated ½ mile south of M62 junctions 33 and 32A at Ferrybridge and just off the A1 which make us easily accessible from the North, South, East and West. Pontefract is only 10 minutes away, Wakefield is a 20 minute drive and Leeds and Doncaster are within 20 minutes of the Club.

Ideally located in the heart of Yorkshire, where from the moment you drive into the stunning parkland setting you will be inspired by the warm friendly atmosphere and attention to detail of this hidden gem.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Conferencing, Weddings, 23 Bay Floodlit Range, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Video Swing Analysis, Lessons

Established in 1993 around existing mature woodland the course at Mid Yorkshire Golf Club, at just over 6300 yards, provides an excellent and enjoyable test of golf whether you are an experienced golfer or a relative newcomer to the sport.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6308 • 5877 (71) • 5065 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

445

10

4

390

2

3

150

11

3

125

3

5

476

12

4

359

4

4

401

13

4

334

5

4

428

14

3

154

6

4

468

15

4

436

7

4

394

16

3

209

8

3

137

17

4

392

9

4

347

18

5

496

The Clubs extensive facilities provide the perfect venue for weddings, banqueting,

parties, corporate events, conferencing and are complemented by a range of mouth-watering menus created by our Chef and his team. Our golf facilities include a Championship Standard 18 Hole Golf Course, 23 Bay Floodlit Driving Range, Well Stocked Pro-Shop with Custom fitting and tuition by PGA Qualified staff.

Signature Hole: 14th, Par 4 The drive on here is about position rather than length. The approach tests your nerve, short finds the lake, long leaves a near impossible chip. Even if you get the club right, the two tier green makes it difficult to stop the ball on the putting surface.

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Moor Allerton Golf Club Coal Road, Wike Leeds, LS17 9NH Telephone: 0113 2665209 info@magc.co.uk www.magc.co.uk

13. How to Find

Moor Allerton

From Leeds: (5 miles) Take the A61 Harrogate Road. About 1 mile past the intersection with the A6120 ringroad, turn right at the traffic lights into Wigton Lane. At the end turn left, then take the first right (Tarn Lane) to the cross roads, turn left. After 200 yards, the Clubhouse is on the right.

Moor Allerton is the first golf course designed in the UK by the famous American architect Robert Trent Jones and as such is typical of his work. (His other courses include Spyglass Hill, Hazeltine and Sotogrande). The Trent Jones trade marks of shallow bunkers, huge teeing grounds, lakes and large contoured greens are all evident with three loops of nine holes, that all start and finish at the Clubhouse.

Set in a mighty 220 acres of undulating Yorkshire Countryside with streams and lakes to add a little spice, Moor Allerton is a picturebook golf course. Every hole presents its own particular challenge to all levels of golfer.

A number of major national and international events have been played at the Club with many world class players having competed including Seve Ballesteros, Tom Weiskopf, Tony Jacklin, Gary Player and Greg Norman.

Hole 14, Par 5: Tough driving hole with three lakes down the left and gorse to the right.

Drive as close to the right as you dare. Second to landing area in front of third lake. Pitch to L-shaped green with water in front and two bunkers behind. Hole 17, Par 3: A stunning hole over water to a two-tiered green. Aim your tee shot left of the flag, but avoiding the bunker. A par here is always a great score.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 27 magnificent golf holes, 2 putting greens, 7 bay covered driving range, Practice Ground, Caddie/Buggy/Cart Hire, Club Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information Lakes: 18 holes, Par 71 (Holes 1-9 & 10-18) • 6470 • 6221 • 5940 • 5429 (73) Blackmoor: 18 holes, Par 71 (Holes 10-18 & 19-27) • 6673 • 6450 • 6102 • 5550 (73) High: 18 holes, Par 72 (Holes 1-9 & 19-27) • 6841 • 6609 • 6300 • 5759 (74)

27 glorious holes of golf State of the art performance centre Covered driving range, short game area, putting green

All you need for a great Society experience Flexible membership options available See our website for full details

Call 0113 266 5209, email james.whitaker@magc.co.uk or visit www.magc.co.uk to book online

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Moortown Golf Club Harrogate Road, Alwoodley Leeds, LS17 7DB Telephone: 0113 2686521 secretary@moortown-gc.co.uk www.moortown-golf-club.co.uk

14. How to Find

Moortown

Entrance to the club is immediately after the Shell Petrol Station on A61 (Leeds to Harrogate) about ½ mile north of A6120 between Primley Park View & Sandmoor Lane. Travelling south on A61 make U-turn immediately past Petrol Station located on right hand side of dual carriageway about ½ mile south of Leeds Grammar School. On entry & exit please call the office to open the security barrier.

Facilities Bars, Lounge, Snooker Room, Card Room, TV Room, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Electric Trolleys, Trolleys, Pro Shop, Video Tuition, Lessons

Regional Qualifying Course 2012-2016 Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 7001 • 6767 • 6475 • 5927 (75) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

488

10

3

172

2

4

440

11

4

367

3

4

436

12

5

556

4

3

168

13

4

429

5

4

340

14

4

383

6

4

446

15

4

376

7

5

517

16

4

419

8

3

192

17

3

155

9

4

454

18

4

429

The founders were fortunate that in 1908 Dr MacKenzie was in the district having nearly completed the layout at Alwoodley, which was already very popular. He joined the deliberations at Moortown, and was soon to realise that here was golfing country par excellence.

Features of the original course at Moortown which received much comment were the bunkers, being perfect examples of artificial hazards imitating natural seaside contours. Secondly was the change in green design, where Dr. MacKenzie adopted the larger, undulating seaside greens.

The one event which, has contributed so much to Moortown’s reputation as a championship course was the staging of the Ryder Cup in 1929. The first ever Ryder Cup on European soil.

The par 3, 10th hole is MacKenzie’s renowned short hole “Gibraltar”, Moortown’s signature hole. The vista from the tee is stunning, with a combination of heavy bunkering and heather to the right and a cavernous bunker to the short left all protecting the green.

The green itself is of typical MacKenzie design, various tiers make three putts a common occurrence on this undulating masterpiece.

Spring & Summer Society packages available from £55 per person Visit our website for late availability and four ball offers

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Scarcroft Golf Club Syke Lane, Scarcroft Leeds, LS14 3BQ Telephone: 0113 2892311 Email enquiries via website www.scarcroftgolfclub.co.uk

15. How to Find

Scarcroft

Leave Leeds on A58 Wetherby Road, then turn left at the Bracken Fox Pub, Scarcroft Golf Club is ½ mile along Syke Lane from the Bracken Fox.

Established in 1937, and designed by Charles Mackenzie, this gloriously undulating course with its rich variety of mature trees and spacious fairways is set in spectacular wooded parkland in the idyllic countryside north of Leeds. It was chosen as this year’s venue for the English Golf Union Champion Club Final.

A challenging test for both the professional and enthusiastic amateur alike, the magnificent 6,456 yard par 71 course regularly plays host to a number of prestigious golfing events including county matches of the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs, as well as English Ladies Golf Association tournaments. The names of

many of the holes reflect the natural beauty of the rural setting starting with the formidable opener, the Jubilee Oak, and continuing with Badger’s Wood, Hawthorns, Poplars and Forest Hill to name just a few. But don’t be fooled by their rustic charm and the undeniable beauty of the peaceful surroundings.

Because, whilst there are few more delightful courses in the whole of Yorkshire, it can still spring a surprise for the seasoned pro as the aptly named Witches Green suggests.

Signature Hole: 14th ‘Dogleg’, Par 5, 484 yards A good long tee shot is required to the dogleg if you want to reach the green in two.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Range, Pro Shop, Lessons.

The club is happy to host meetings and events.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6456 • 6072 • 5522 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

406

10

4

432

2

4

387

11

4

366

3

4

337

12

4

385

4

5

481

13

3

142

5

3

129

14

5

484

6

4

396

15

3

166

7

3

175

16

4

261

8

4

349

17

4

326

9

4

373

18

5

477

Winter Offer - 4 for £100. Societies welcome.

Ring the office for details of Society packages. 0113 2892311. www.scarcroftgolfclub.co.uk

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The Shipley Golf Club Beckfoot Lane Bingley, BD16 1LX Telephone: 01274 568652 office@shipleygolfclub.co.uk www.shipleygolfclub.com

16. How to Find

SHIPLEY

Travelling from Bradford: Exit the M62 at the M606 junction. Follow the M606 until the end. Take the A650 towards Shipley, Keighley and Skipton. Go through Shipley and Saltaire still heading towards Bingley, Keighley and Skipton. Keep straight on following signs to Wilsden/Cottingley (B6265). At the traffic lights after the roundabout keep in the right hand lane following signs to Bingley. After about ¼ mile, pass Kiddicreche Nursery on the left. Just after this turn left on to Beckfoot Lane. The Golf Club entrance is 200 yards on the left.

Set amidst a wonderful wooded valley on the outskirts of Bingley, the course is the creation of the renowned architect Dr Alister Mackenzie of Augusta fame. Stretching across the rolling valley floor of Beckfoot this traditional parkland, visually stunning course provides golfers of any standard with a test of their skill and accuracy.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Conference and Function Facilities, Practice Ground, Putting Green, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Club Repair, Custom Fitting, Pro Shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6220 • 5930 • 5540 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

479

10

4

440

2

4

376

11

3

168

3

3

196

12

4

392

4

5

513

13

3

147

5

5

495

14

4

383

6

4

414

15

5

523

7

3

190

16

4

337

8

3

176

17

3

160

9

5

481

18

4

350

The Shipley Golf Club is proud of the standard of its facilities and whatever the time of year you can be sure to find firm fairways, true greens and an idyllic environment. Much of Dr MacKenzie’s original design is evident with subtly sloping, cleverly guarded greens with narrow approaches - a hallmark of his work used to

SHIPLEY GOLF CLUB “A Mackenzie Classic”

Winter Special

November – March £80 per fourball Call 01274 568652 & Book with the professional, Nathan Stead, quoting YNEGG2 The Shipley Golf Club, Beckfoot Lane Bingley, BD16 1LX www.shipleygolfclub.com

reward the golfer for skilful and accurate play.

At a little over 6200 yards do not be fooled into thinking you are in for an easy time here.

Unusually for a course of this standard there are six Par 3 holes, one of which, the 7th, is the Course’s signature hole. This is a testing downhill hole with the babbling Harden Beck both to the left and rear of the small green ready to engulf the errant shot.

Seven tough Par 4’s and 5 medium Par 5’s make up the rest of the challenge with mature Birch and Oak trees lining the fairways, and several ditches and ponds to test the shot makers skill.

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Wetherby Golf Club Linton Lane Wetherby, LS22 4JF Telephone: 01937 580089 ext 1 Pro Shop: 01937 580089 ext 2 manager@wetherbygolfclub.co.uk www.wetherbygolfclub.co.uk

17. How to Find

Wetherby

From the A1(M) south Take the exit signpost Collingham and Wetherby and follow the signs into the town centre. Cross the bridge over the river Wharfe and at the mini roundabout turn left signposted Harrogate. Go through the market place, as you leave the town centre take the left hand fork signposted Sicklinghall and Linton. After half a mile turn left towards Linton. The Golf club is 300 metres on the left.

Wetherby Golf Club is a picturesque 18 hole parkland course in the village of Linton, close to the market town of Wetherby. It is set on an escarpment and bordered by the river Wharfe which provides stunning views. Founded in 1910 the course was redesigned in 1919 by the legendary course architect Dr Alister McKenzie.

Renowned for its manicured fairways it offers a challenging but fair test of golf. From the tiger tees the recently improved course measures almost 6700 yards. However five tee options offer a course to suit all requirements. We also boast the added benefit of two loops of 9 holes.

Having recently played host to a number

of prestigious events including the Yorkshire Union versus Durham Union fixture and the famous Leeds Open.

Wetherby Golf Club are in a position to offer you the ideal golfing membership environment. Our predominantly flat and peaceful course goes hand in hand with our quite exceptional food and clubhouse facilities.

If you are looking to join a friendly and forward thinking Club then look no further Signature Hole: Hole 4, Par 4, 446 yards One of the outstanding par 4s, a great driving hole. You cannot afford to go right here. A good three shot hole for most.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Area, Trolley Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 73 • 6719 • 6529 • 6288 • 5857 (74) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

435

10

4

348

2

4

306

11

3

177

3

3

173

12

5

471

4

4

424

13

3

147

5

4

288

14

4

363

6

4

384

15

5

492

7

5

519

16

4

386

8

3

144

17

4

312

9

5

513

18

4

406

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Woodhall Hills Golf Club Woodhall Road, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5UN Telephone: 0113 255 4594 woodhallgolf@btconnect.com www.woodhallhillsgolfclub.com

Woodhall Hills

19. How to Find M62 (Jct 26), follow M606 to the end; follow A 6177 (Ring Road West, Rooley Lane), go through 2 roundabouts, turn right onto A647 (Leeds Road), at the roundabout take first left onto Woodhall Lane and the golf course is on your left.

Established in 1905 Woodhall Hills Golf Club is situated in West Yorkshire, between Leeds and Bradford, near the small village of Calverley. The course now stands in over 130 acres of land and affords wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Covered Practice Area, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6397 • 5886 • 5237 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

417

10

4

388

2

3

174

11

3

207

3

4

376

12

5

519

4

4

411

13

3

185

5

4

345

14

4

391

6

5

529

15

3

178

7

4

308

16

5

513

8

4

384

17

4

354

9

4

287

18

4

431

Over the years the undulating parkland course has undergone a number of improvements and can now be considered one of the most challenging courses in the area. You will encounter tree lined fairways, water hazards, challenging fairways and difficult par threes, all of which combine to provide an interesting challenge for any golfer.

There are some short par fours, protected by tricky ditches, bunkers or undulating greens, but these are balanced by some long par fives, three of them over 500 yards. The 12th is notoriously difficult, with a ditch 120 yards short of the green and a gully in front of the tee, which means you cannot run the ball up to the hill.

The Woodhall Hills Clubhouse offers you the opportunity to relax after your visit to the course. The bar is well stocked with a variety of beers, lagers, wines and spirits. Our friendly staff are waiting to serve you with a variety of bar-snacks and main meals to suit your requirements.

Woodhall Hills Winter Offers from 1st December to March 31st

Mondays £10.00/ 18 holes No minimum numbers required: NB: Bar and kitchen closed on a Monday

Thursdays and Fridays £15.00/ 18 holes No minimum numbers required; includes a Pint and a Pork Pie

Sundays £20.00/ 18 holes Minimum of 6 players; includes Pint and Hot Baguette

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Willow Valley Golf Highmoor Lane, Off Walton Lane Clifton, Brighouse, HD6 4JB Telephone: 01274 878624 Pro Shop: 01274 878624 sales@wvgc.co.uk (or via website) www.wvgc.co.uk

18. How to Find

Willow Valley

From the M62 Leave motorway at Junction 25 and take A644 to Brighouse. Take first right turn (across dual carriageway) to Clifton. At junction (by Black Horse Inn) turn left; then right at next junction (by Armitage Arms).

Willow Valley Golf is approximately ½ mile on the right. Distance from motorway is approximately 2 miles.

Welcome to Willow Valley Golf, the Golf facility where you can experience golf’s future today.

Our Premier Course, Willow Valley, is home of the Yorkshire P.G.A Championship and voted 9th best new course in the British Isles by Today’s Golfer. With 50 golf holes over 4 courses and a 24 bay floodlit driving range we are confident in saying that we have a course to suit all needs.

Our Jewel in the Crown is the Willow Valley Course which has been designed to capture the imagination of golfers, ensuring members are never bored and visitors cannot resist the temptation to return and enjoy the fresh challenges thrown up by the course. Designed to

challenge the skill of the most experienced golfer, the Willow Valley Course is truly a masterpiece.

Built to U.S.G.A standards the course is guarded by water on 11 of its 18 holes making the design unique in this fine golfing region.

Water, a rock face, and a tree guard the green on the 6th hole making it difficult to get near to the pin to make par, while the island green on the 14th hole has the golfer deciding whether to lay up or go for it in regulation. Along side the water numerous bunkers and strategically placed trees make this a most interesting and picturesque course. Visitors are advised to allow between 4 to 5 hours to play the course.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 24 Bay Floodlit Range, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Ping Custom Fitting, Video Swing Analysis, Lessons We have a fleet of 40 electric EZGO buggies available for hire allowing a more relaxed approach to the challenges of the course, available on both 18 hole courses.

Course Information Willow Valley. 18 holes, Par 72 Pine Valley. 18 holes, Par 67 Fountain Ridge. 9 holes, Par 31 • 2039 • 1592 • 1528 (30) Floodlit 3 Hole Academy Course

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Willow Valley

H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

319

10

5

589

2

4

409

11

4

366

3

5

507

12

4

378

4

3

190

13

4

386

5

4

346

14

4

416

6

3

157

15

4

342

7

5

499

16

3

203

8

3

181

17

5

471

9

4

419

18

4

318

Willow Valley

18 holes, Par 72 • 7030 • 6496 • 6099 • 5218 (71)

Pine Valley is a Pay and Play course that will be of interest to golfers of all abilities. This new 18 hole course, measuring 5154yards off the competition tees. With a very competitive greenfee, Pine Valley offers a modern design and great value for money.

Pine Valley 18 holes, Par 67 • 5032 • 4616 (66) • 4448 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

420

10

4

263

2

3

536

11

3

116

3

4

186

12

4

275

4

4

504

13

3

116

5

4

182

14

4

397

6

4

450

15

3

106

7

3

409

16

5

527

8

4

351

17

4

266

9

3

391

18

4

414

The large, undulating U.S.G.A greens have been designed to allow players to run the ball onto them rather than having to fly the ball through the air. This allows the more imaginative golfers to play a wide variety of approach shots to the flag. There is much less emphasis on the golfer’s ability to get the ball airborne for long distances and is therefore less punishing for the beginner.

There are lakes and bunkers, though they are placed to catch the very wayward shot, leaving a much greater margin for error in comparison to our Willow Valley Course.

Signature Holes Willow Valley Course - Hole 14 - Hitting the fairway makes the approach to this island green easier! The green is below the level of the fairway, but this hole usually plays into wind Pine Valley Course - Hole 6 - A “risk and reward” par 4 with a green which can be driven from the tee, though water lurks to catch the ball which doesn’t carry the full distance.

PLAY & STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Sunday Driver Offer £75.00pp inc; dinner, bed & breakfast Holiday Inn (Leeds/Brighouse M62 J25) - 36 holes of golf (choice of courses) and Range balls.

For full details of all our packages, greenfee’s and membership deals visit:

www.wvgc.co.uk Telephone. 01274 878624 (Pat or Helen)

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West Yorkshire Directory

Acanthus Golf Centres Telephone: 01132 203640 www.acanthusgolf.com

City of Wakefield Telephone: 01924 367442 Website n/a

Halifax Bradley Hall Telephone: 01422 370231 www.bradleyhallgolf.co.uk

Alwoodley Telephone: 0113 268 1680 www.alwoodley.co.uk

Clayton Telephone: 01274 880047 www.claytongolfclub.co.uk

Hanging Heaton Telephone: 01924 461606 www.hhgc.org

Bagden Hall Hotel Telephone: 01484 865330 www.classiclodges.co.uk

Cleckheaton & District Telephone: 01274 851266 www.cleckheatongolfclub.co.uk

Headingley Telephone: 0113 267 9573 www.headingleygolfclub.co.uk

Baildon Telephone: 01274 584266 www.baildongolfclub.com

Cookridge Hall Telephone: 0113 230 0641 www.cookridgehall.co.uk

Headley Telephone: 01274 833481 www.headleygolfclub.co.uk

Ben Rhydding Telephone: 01943 608759 www.benrhyddinggolfclub.com

Crosland Heath Telephone: 01484 653216 www.croslandheath.co.uk

Hebden Bridge Telephone: 01422 842896 www.hebdenbridgegolfclub.co.uk

Bingley St Ives Telephone: 01274 562436 www.bingleystivesgc.co.uk

Crow Nest Park Telephone: 01484 401121 www.crownestgolf.co.uk

Hollins Hall (Marriott) Telephone: 01274 534212 www.marriotthollinshall.co.uk

Bracken Ghyll Telephone: 01943 831207 www.brackenghyll.co.uk

Dewsbury District Telephone: 01942 492399 www.dewsburygolf.co.uk

Horsforth Telephone: 0113 258 6819 lesley@horsforthgolfclub.co.uk

Bradford Telephone: 01943 87570 www.bradfordgolfclub.co.uk

East Bierley Telephone: 01274 683003 www.eastbierleygolfclub.co.uk

Howley Hall Telephone: 01924 350100 www.howleyhall.co.uk

Bradford Moor Telephone: 01274 771716 Website n/a

Elland Telephone: 01422 372505 www.ellandgolfclub.plus.com

Huddersfield Telephone: 01484 420110 www.huddersfield-golf.co.uk

Bradley Park Telephone: 01484 223772 www.bradleyparkgolf.co.uk

Fardew Telephone: 01274 561229 www.fardewgolfclub.co.uk

Ilkley Telephone: 01943 600214 www.ilkleygolfclub.co.uk

Branshaw Telephone: 01535 643235 www.branshawgolfclub.co.uk

Fulneck Telephone: 0113 256 5191 www.fulneckgolfclub.co.uk

Keighley Telephone: 01535 604778 www.keighleygolfclub.com

Calverley Telephone: 0113 256 9244 www.calverleygolf.co.uk

Garforth Telephone: 0113 2862063 www.garforthgolfclub.co.uk

Leeds Telephone: 0113 265 9203 www.leedsgolfclub.co.uk

Castlefields Golf Club Telephone: 01484 402429 www.castlefieldsgolfclub.co.uk

Gotts Park Telephone: 0113 2311896 Website n/a

Leeds Golf Centre Telephone: 0113 288 6000 www.leedsgolfcentre.com

City Telephone: 0113 2633030 www.citygolfleeds.co.uk

Halifax Telephone: 01422 244171 www.halifaxgolfclub.co.uk

Lightcliffe Telephone: 01422 204081 www.lightcliffe.net

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Lofthouse Hill Telephone: 01924 823703 info@lofthousehillgolf.co.uk

Oulton Park (De Vere) Telephone: 0113 282 3152 www.devere.co.uk

South Bradford Telephone: 01274 679195 www.southbradfordgolfclub.co.uk

Longley Park Telephone: 01484 426932 Website n/a

Outlane Telephone: 01422 374762 www.outlanegolfclub.ltd.uk

South Leeds Telephone: 0113 277 1676 www.southleedsgolfclub.co.uk

Low Laithes Telephone: 01924 274667 www.lowlaithesgolfclub.co.uk

Phoenix Park Telephone: 01274 667573 Website n/a

Temple Newsam Telephone: 0113 2647362 www.tngolfclub.co.uk

The Manor Telephone: 0113 285 2644 www.themanorgolfclub.co.uk

Pontefract & District Telephone: 01977 706806 www.pdgc.co.uk

Todmorden Telephone: 01706 812986 www.todmordengolfclub.co.uk

Marsden Telephone: 01484 844253 www.marsdengolf.co.uk

Pontefract Park Telephone: 01977 723490 Website n/a

Wakefield Telephone: 01924 258778 www.wakefieldgolfclub.co.uk

Meltham Telephone: 01484 850227 www.meltham-golf.co.uk

Queensbury Telephone: 01274 882155 www.queensburygc.co.uk

Waterton Park Telephone: 01924 259525 www.watertonparkgolfclub.co.uk

Middleton Park Telephone: 0113 270 0449 www.middletonparkgolfclub.co.uk

Rawdon Telephone: 0113 250 6040 www.rgltc.co.uk

West Bradford Telephone: 01274 542767 www.westbradfordgolfclub.co.uk

Mid Yorkshire Telephone: 01977 704522 www.midyorkshiregolfclub.com

Riddlesden Telephone: 01535 602148 Website n/a

West End (Halifax) Telephone: 01422 341878 www.westendgc.co.uk

Midgley Lodge Telephone: 01924 830 069 www.midgleylodgemotel.co.uk

Roundhay Telephone: 0113 266 2695 Website n/a

Wetherby Telephone: 01937 580089 www.wetherbygolfclub.co.uk

Moor Allerton Telephone: 0113 266 5209 www.magc.co.uk

Ryburn Telephone: 01422 831355 www.ryburngolfclub.co.uk

Whitwood Telephone: 01977 604215 Website n/a

Moortown Telephone: 0113 268 6521 secretary@moortown-gc.co.uk

Sand Moor Telephone: 0113 268 5180 www.sandmoorgolf.co.uk

Willow Valley Telephone: 01274 878624 www.wvgc.co.uk

Normanton Telephone: 01924 200900 www.normantongolf.co.uk

Scarcroft Telephone: 0113 2892263 www.scarcroftgolfclub.com

Woodhall Hills Telephone: 0113 256 2857 www.woodhallhillsgc.co.uk

Northcliffe Telephone: 01274 587193 www.northcliffegc.org.uk

Shipley Telephone: 01274 568652 www.shipleygc.co.uk

Woodsome Hall Telephone: 01484 602739 www.woodsome.co.uk

Otley Telephone: 01943 465 329 www.otley-golfclub.co.uk

Silsden Telephone: 01535 652998 www.silsdengolfclub.co.uk

Woolley Park Telephone: 01226 380144 www.woolleyparkgolfclub.co.uk

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East Yorkshire Introduction

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East Yorkshire East Yorkshire, otherwise known as the East Riding of Yorkshire, includes the northern part of what was Humberside and the city of Kingston upon Hull - Britain’s third largest port. This magnificent waterfront city boasts a relaxing atmosphere along with a vibrant mix of culture, shopping and nightlife.

Hull is situated on the north bank of the River Humber, which is a natural boundary to East Yorkshire. The Humber Bridge was completed in 1981. It’s the longest

single span suspension bridge in the world with a main span length of 4,624 feet. It truly is a magnificent feat of engineering.

To the west are the Yorkshire Wolds, a chalk formation, and you can explore the rolling hills along the 79 mile long Yorkshire Wolds Way. To the south-east is the flat coastal plain of Holderness which terminates at the wild Spurn Peninsular East Yorkshire’s Heritage Coast stretches from Spurn Head in the south, to Flamborough

Head in the north, in the district of Withernsea.

Spurn Head is a National Nature Reserve.

It’s a narrow projection of sand and shingle, constantly changing with the tides and a stop over for thousands of migrating birds.

Bridlington, with its beautiful beaches and brand new award winning promenades and gardens, offers a host of all weather activities. This famous seaside resort has an irresistible appeal for people of all ages and a special Bridlington welcome that is guaranteed to warm your heart.

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East Yorkshire Introduction

A165

01 Bridlington

A614 Driffield A166

A165

Catton Hutton Cranswick A614

Hornsea

A1079

A1035 A165 04 05

A63

A63

Cottingham

02 Brough

06 Hull

Goole M62

“East Yorkshire’s Heritage Coast stretches from Spurn Head in the south, to Flamborough Head in the north, in the district of Withernsea.”

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Bridlington Links Brough Burstwick Country Club Cottingham Parks Skidby Lakes Hull

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Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate Flamborough Road, Marton, Bridlington, Y015 1DW Telephone: 01262 401584 bridlington@pureleisuregroup.com www.bridlington-links.co.uk

Bridlington Links

01. How to Find From A1(M): At junction 45, exit onto A64 toward York. Take the A1079/ A166 ramp to Bridlington/York/Hull.

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stamford Bridge Rd/A166. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A614. Go through 3 roundabouts, continue onto A165. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A1038. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Marton Rd/B1255. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marton Gate/ B1255. Turn right onto Moor Rd, destination will be on the left.

Set in 210 acres overlooking Bridlington Bay, ‘The Links’ has something for everyone!

Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate is the top quality golfing venue, perched on this magical part of England’s heritage coast that still manages to exceed expectations.

Links Course Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate boasts a fine 6751 yard golf course with a distinctive “links feel” and breathtaking views of Bridlington Bay and the town.

The par 72 course offers spectacular holes along the cliff tops and Danes Dyke and is a challenge to all levels of golfer.

Society packages 2012 All society packages are 8 min.

Par 29 Short Course Our picturesque 9 hole short course is ideal if you’d like to try golf for the very first time, improve your game or fine tune your skills.

It’s very popular with beginners and casual golfers alike whilst our practice area offers everything that a new or established golfer would need for honing skills and preparing for the challenge of the main course.

Signature Hole: Hole 3, Par 5, 518 Yards This is our signature hole. In other words the one people remember the most. The trick here is to play towards the pond trying to drop just in front or ideally just beyond it.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Holiday Homes, Pure Fitness Gym, 9 Hole Short Course, Floodlit Driving Range, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6751 • 6304 • 5660 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

381

10

4

430

2

4

335

11

5

574

3

5

509

12

4

460

4

3

175

13

5

505

5

4

377

14

3

156

6

5

539

15

4

411

7

3

166

16

4

428

8

4

377

17

3

152

9

4

371

18

4

405

Bronze coffee & bacon, 18 holes main course after play. £25 weekday. £30 weekend

Golf until March 31st Coffee & bacon butty + 18 holes main course - £13 18 holes of golf with soup and sandwich after play - £15 18 holes golf and main course meal after play (chef’s choice) - £17.50 Coffee & bacon 18 holes of golf and main course meal after play (chef’s choice) parties of 8 min - £20

Silver coffee & bacon, 18 holes, two course dinner after play. £30 weekday, £35 weekend

All above prices are for weekday or weekend Golf only prices are £14 midweek & £18 weekend

Gold coffee & bacon, 9 or 18 holes, light lunch, 18 holes, two course dinner after play. £40 weekday, £45 weekend

From 1st April 2012 until October 31st 2012 Midweek £20 and Weekend £25 per round

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Brough Golf Club Cave Road, Brough East Yorkshire, HU15 1HB Telephone: 01482 667291 gt@brough-golfclub.co.uk www.brough-golfclub.co.uk

02. How to Find

Brough

From the West via M62/A63: After Junction 38 the M62 becomes a dual carriageway, the A63, approximately 3 miles after this change exit left signed South Cave, Market Weighton and Beverley. At the T junction turn right following local signs for Brough. Carry on to a roundabout take the 3rd exit towards Brough and Elloughton continue to the next roundabout and take the 2nd exit into Cave Road, signed Brough Aircraft Factory. Brough Golf Club is a mile along this road on your left hand side.

A warm welcome awaits all visitors to Brough Golf Club, an attractive and challenging Inland Parkland Course located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The mature nature of the course reflects its historical roots. The Club was founded in 1891 and celebrated its Centenary in 1993.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Ground.

PGA Professional Shop, Lessons, Club Hire, Buggy & Trolley Hire

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 6064 • 5895 • 5473 (71) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

354

10

5

533

2

4

258

11

4

389

3

3

200

12

4

383

4

4

451

13

3

169

5

4

372

14

4

287

6

3

146

15

4

382

7

4

457

16

4

469

8

4

440

17

3

183

9

3

199

18

4

392

A testing par 68 for the scratch player without being too difficult for the higher handicap.” To which can be added, “An attractive course, with good golfing qualities, which makes it a pleasure to play again and again.” Brough is a thinking man’s course, where accurate positioning of the

Brough Golf Club Founded 1891

1891 Cave Road, Brough

tee ball is required for good scoring.

The good golfing qualities are based on the light, well drained land, which results in a playable course in all weathers.

Signature Hole: Hole 17, Par 3. “Entertaining” is probably a tongue-in-cheek description of the last of the course’s testing short holes. Here, that stream which comes into play so many times seems to be everywhere and there is a good chance that you will be scooping your ball out of water if your tee shot is at all wayward.

Should you miss it with your first, the stream is almost sure to influence your second shot. One of the best if not the best hole on the course.

Winter midweek 4ball - £80 Summer midweek twilight 4ball after 3pm - £80 Men’s Senior Open 13th August - £49 Per Pair including meal Please see website for full details: www.brough-golfclub.co.uk

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Burstwick Country Golf Ellifoot Lane, Burstwick Hull, HU12 9EF Telephone: 01964 670112 Email enquiries via website www.burstwickcountrygolf.co.uk

03. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, New Luxury Changing Facilities incl Lockers and Showers, 14 Bay Driving Range, Tuition Studio including Trackman Monitor, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 5999 • 5715 • 5175 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

319

10

4

261

2

4

411

11

4

323

3

4

336

12

5

557

4

4

427

13

4

278

5

3

125

14

3

163

6

5

529

15

4

352

7

4

416

16

4

407

8

3

233

17

3

141

9

4

409

18

4

312

Burstwick

From M62 Continue onto M62 (signs for Leeds/Huddersfield/Rochdale) Continue onto A63 (signs for Hull/Beverley) At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hedon Rd/A1033 heading to Bridlington/York/ Beverley/Withernsea/Hedon At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hull Rd/B1362 Turn left at St Augustine’s Gate/B1362 Turn right at Magdalen Gate/B1362 Turn left to Ellifoot Lane

This beautiful golf course boasts many great attributes which make playing it an unforgettable experience. With USGA greens and tees along with fully drained fairways you can be sure that the playing surfaces are of the highest quality at all times of the year, and the friendly Clubhouse staff make sure that your post-round experience is just as good.

Recent developments at the club include the new luxury Changing & Locker rooms, and the ambitions are to extend the Clubhouse further with a brand new function suite for large golfing parties, weddings and conferences. It’s all happening at Burstwick!

On the course, the 6 water hazards and 73 bunkers make for a fantastic challenge for golfers of all ability, with the layout designed to reward accuracy on every shot. Risk and reward is on the menu as numerous opportunities present themselves on many of the fantastic holes, but with that small risk of dropping a shot into the bunker, or losing a ball in the water.

Signature Hole: 4th, Par 4. An elevated tee hitting down into a fairway guarded with 2 large fairway bunkers. Avoid these bunkers and you are left with a shot around 150-170 yards into a severely undulating green.

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Cottingham Parks Woodhill Way Cottingham, HU16 5SW Telephone: 01482 846030 enquiries@cottinghamparks.co.uk www.cottinghamparks.co.uk

Cottingham Parks

04. How to Find Cottingham Parks Leisure is located just off the A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley Road. Travelling along the A164 turn towards Cottingham at the Skidby/Cottingham roundabout.

Turn left after 200 yards, then turn right after 200 yards, this road will take you to the Clubhouse.

Cottingham Parks enjoys an excellent and growing reputation, being a popular destination for all types of groups. Opened in 1994, the 18 hole par 72, sss 71, 6453 yard course belies it’s age, making good use of the existing trees enhanced by landscaping and many man made water features.

Cottingham Parks is an ideal location for an enjoyable golf break, visiting party or corporate day. While the course presents a fair challenge to all levels the modern spacious Clubhouse, with balcony overlooking the 1st tee and 18th green offers the perfect surrounding for relaxing with a pint and carrying out the inevitable post mortem.

Following the recent addition of Skidby Lakes to its portfolio, Cottingham Leisure can now offer 36 holes. These 2 courses present you with the ideal variety for that short golf break, with accommodation at the conveniently located and impressive Ramada Hull Hotel.

The signature hole 12th is not the longest hole on the course, but it has seen the end of many promising medal cards. Water on the right hand side of the fairway demands an accurate tee shot, leaving an equally demanding approach shot over bunkers with more water to the right of the green, while out of bounds to the left catches anyone trying to play “safe”.

Sunday Breaks From only £79.99 per person Play 2 rounds of golf at Cottingham staying at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel Ring 01482 842394 for full details or visit www.cottinghamparks.co.uk

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Café, Lodges, Leisure Club, Equestrian Centre, Floodlit 27 Bay Driving Range, Putting Green, Buggies, Equipment Hire, Pro Shop, Tuition

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6453 • 6034 • 5329 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

508

10

5

513

2

4

376

11

4

437

3

4

395

12

4

346

4

3

192

13

4

378

5

5

594

14

3

166

6

4

358

15

4

311

7

4

370

16

3

145

8

3

167

17

4

302

9

4

335

18

5

560

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Skidby Lakes Golf Club Woodhill Way Skidby, HU16 5SW Telephone: 01482 844268 info@skidbylakes.co.uk www.skidbylakes.co.uk

05. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Undercover Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Pro Shop, Tuition

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6158 • 6020 • 5564 (71) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

303

10

4

363

2

3

163

11

4

310

3

4

351

12

3

195

4

4

325

13

4

367

5

5

481

14

4

386

6

4

471

15

4

383

7

4

441

16

4

320

8

4

415

17

5

554

9

3

144

18

3

210

Skidby lakes

Skidby Lakes is located just off the A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley Road.

Travelling along the A164 turn towards Cottingham at the Skidby/Cottingham roundabout. Turn left after 200 yards. The course is half a mile down this road on the right hand side.

Following the recent addition of Skidby Lakes to the Cottingham Leisure Limited portfolio, the course and has recently undergone a major tree planting programme.

Officially opened in June 2000 by cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, this 18-hole par 70 (sss 70) parkland course measures 6158 yards from the White tees.

The scenic views across the course give a pleasing backdrop to this pleasant, maturing course where, as it’s name would suggest, water is the main feature, coming into play on no less than seven holes.

Offered as an option in the Cottingham Parks Golf and Leisure Sunday breaks package, the Skidby course although shorter, presents an equally pleasant and challenging test and is, like Cottingham Parks, and ideal venue for that day out or short break.

Signature Hole: The signature hole is the 10th.

Measuring 363 yards, the fairway slopes from left to right towards the stream that runs through the course. The further left you go, ‘the safe tee shot’, the more you have to play your 2nd shot over the water to an elevated green.

VISITING PARTIES Cottingham Parks golf only from £18 pp (Monday special: Golf + Bar meal £20) Ring: 01482 842394 Skidby Lakes golf only from £16.50 (Wednesday special: Golf + Bar meal £15) Ring: 01482 844003

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Hull Golf Club (1921) Ltd The Hall, Packman Lane, Kirk Ella, Hull, HU10 7TJ Telephone: 01482 660970 secretary@hullgolfclub1921.karoo.co.uk www.hullgolf.com

06. How to Find

Hull Golf Club

From the West M62/A63: M62 becomes A63. Take exit marked Humber Bridge A15 / Beverley A164.

Go straight across first roundabout and take first exit next roundabout onto A164 Beverley. Straight over next roundabout and after approx 1.5 miles turn right into Riplingham Road. Club entrance is on the right just after the sharp right hand bend.

A classic James Braid test laid out in 1921, Hull Golf Club provides a tough start and finish.

You will enjoy spectacular views over the City of Hull, Humber Estuary and the magnificent Humber Bridge. The par 70 layout measures less than 6300 yards from the back tees tees, despite recent innovations in club and ball technology, John Dockar’s course record of 64 remained intact for a quarter of a century before being bettered by one shot in 2010.

The tight tree-lined fairways punish any wayward shot and the classic Braid bunkering makes club selection difficult for approach shots. Even after a solid drive and precision approach, a

par is not guaranteed as the fast, subtle greens present a challenge to even the best of putters.

Hull’s feature hole is the 10th which has seen anything from a one to a 15 recorded over the years. A driveable downhill par 4 with a picturesque pond eating into the right and front of the green make this the ultimate risk and reward hole. Mid-irons off the tee will usually leave only a wedge in, but those taking driver can expect an eagle putt, a watery grave or, worse still, three off the tee with out of bounds hugging the right hand side of the fairway.

You could, course, simply admire the beautiful fountains donated by the Seniors Section!

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice area, Nets, Trolley & Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Video Tuition, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6235 • 6026 • 5499 (71) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

505

10

4

278

2

4

433

11

4

371

3

4

425

12

5

505

4

3

165

13

3

128

5

4

375

14

4

370

6

4

353

15

4

343

7

4

320

16

3

175

8

3

138

17

4

435

9

4

463

18

4

453

Hull Golf Club Over a Century of Challenges

Great Deal for Golf Guide Readers. Available from 1st April to 31st October 2012 18 holes plus a bacon roll and coffee just £100 for a fourball.

Contact David Crossley to book your party 01482 660970 or e-mail: secretary@hullgolfclub1921.karoo.co.uk.

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East Yorkshire Directory

Allerthorpe Park Golf Club Telephone: 01759 306686 www.allerthorpeparkgolfclub.com

Cherry Burton Golf Club Telephone: 01964 550924 www.cherryburtongolfclub.co.uk

Hornsea Golf Club Telephone: 01964 532020 www.hornseagolfclub.co.uk

Beverley & East Riding Golf Club Telephone: 01482 868757 www.beverleygolfclub.co.uk

Cottingham Parks Telephone: 01482 846030 www.cottinghamparks.co.uk

Hull Golf Club (1921) Ltd Telephone: 01482 658919 www.hullgolf.com

Boothferry Golf Club Telephone: 01430 430364 www.boothferrygolfclub.co.uk

Driffield Golf Club Telephone: 01377 253116 www.driffieldgolfclub.co.uk

KP Club Telephone: 01759 303090 www.kpclub.co.uk

Bridlington Golf Club Telephone: 01262 606367 www.bridlingtongolfclub.co.uk

Eggborough Golf Club Telephone: 01482 817754 Website n/a

Skidby Lakes Golf Club Telephone: 01482 844270 www.skidbylakes.co.uk

Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate Telephone: 01262 401584 www.bridlington-links.co.uk

Flamborough Head Golf Club Telephone: 01262 850333 www.flamboroughheadgolfclub.co.uk

Springhead Park Golf Club Telephone: 01482 656309 www.springheadparkgolfclub.co.uk

Brough Golf Club Telephone: 01482 667291 www.brough-golfclub.co.uk

Ganstead Park Golf Club Telephone: 01482 817754 www.gansteadpark.co.uk

Sutton Park Golf Course Telephone: 01482 374242 Website n/a

Burstwick Country Golf Telephone: 01964 670112 www.burstwickcountrygolf.co.uk

Hainsworth Park Golf Club Telephone: 01964 542362 www.hainsworthparkgolfclub.co.uk

Withernsea Golf Club Telephone: 01964 612258 www.withernseagolfclub.co.uk

Cave Castle Golf Course Telephone: 01430 422245 www.cavecastlegolfclub.co.uk

Hessle Golf Club Telephone: 01482 306840 www.hessle-golf-club.co.uk

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South Yorkshire Introduction

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South Yorkshire You could be forgiven for thinking that all South Yorkshire can offer is an industrial history of mining and steel manufacturing. The main towns within this Yorkshire and Humber county did grow around those industries, themselves having huge educational and historical appeal for visitors but, thanks to multi-million pound investment via government initiatives and Heritage Lottery funding, the whole area is buzzing with regeneration and redevelopment, seeing some of its slightly dusty, historical gems being given a good polish and the chance to shine again.

In addition to firm favourites (Doncaster Railway, Doncaster Racecourse), and those restored to their former glories (Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Weston Park Museum, Wentworth Castle), the area is brimming with new, lively, modern venues offering a variety of entertainment, culture and attractions for more cosmopolitan tourists including: art galleries & exhibitions (Millennium Galleries, Graves Art Gallery), contemporary/traditional music & theatre (Sheffield City Hall, The Leadmill, The Harley), sporting fixtures (Don Valley

Stadium, Hallam FM Arena, The Crucible), and state of the art shopping centres (Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Crystal Peaks) - all of which mean this area is now a firm favourite for those visiting ‘up North’.

If you enjoy the outdoors, South Yorkshire is the gateway to the Peak District National Park, Pennine Yorkshire and the Trans Pennine Trail which cuts right across the region.

So there is never a shortage of things to see and do in this abundant area of Yorkshire.

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South Yorkshire Introduction

M180

A1(M)

Barnsley

M18 Doncaster

M1 04

Mexborough

02 Rotheram

Sheffield

03

M1

01 Worksop

01. Lindrick 02. Rotherham 03. Sitwell Park 04. Tankersley Park

“If you enjoy the outdoors, South Yorkshire is the gateway to the Peak District National Park, Pennine Yorkshire and the Trans Pennine Trail which cuts right across the region.”

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Contact Details

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Lindrick Golf Club Lindrick Common Worksop, S81 8BH Telephone: 01909 475820 info@lindrickgolfclub.co.uk www.lindrickgolfclub.co.uk

01. How to Find

Lindrick

M1 (From North or South) - Leave M1 by exit 31 - signposted WORKSOP A57. At roundabout take road signposted A57 WORKSOP. After 5½ miles turn right into Clubhouse drive (Opposite brick bus shelter)

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire. Lessons, Pro Shop Lindrick is considered one of Britain’s finest inland courses - but it is unusual in that it finishes with a par three, albeit a great one.

Lindrick is always remembered because it was there that Great Britain and Ireland beat the USA to win the 1957 Ryder Cup after a gap of 24 years. The Cup remained firmly in the grasp of the USA after that until 1985 when Europe won at the Belfry.

(some of which are very rare) can be seen around the course. The colour continues throughout the Summer and Autumn.

Lindrick has a mixed heathland and moorland with silver birch, heather and gorse lining the fairways. In 1998 Lindrick were winners of the National Award. In the spring when the gorse is in bloom, a plethora of wild flowers

Signature Holes: The 478 par five fourth is memorable with a downhill drive and a blind approach to a hidden green, while the 210 yard 18th is featured in the 500 World’s Greatest Golf Holes book.

Thanks to its enviable year-round fantastic condition, Lindrick is a course that is always playable no matter what the weather. Lindrick will certainly provide an excellent challenge for the visiting golfer, regardless of handicap.

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6606 • 6486 • 6270 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

402

10

4

363

2

4

364

11

3

154

3

3

165

12

4

347

4

5

478

13

4

413

5

4

431

14

5

528

6

3

140

15

4

349

7

4

439

16

5

469

8

4

316

17

4

391

9

4

436

18

3

192

Lindrick Golf Club Host to the 1957 Ryder Cup and the Curtis Cup in 1960. During the 1960s and 1970s Lindrick Golf Club hosted many professional events including the Dunlop Masters, the Martini International and, more recently, the Weetabix Ladies British Open Championship in 1988. Lindrick has hosted prestigious Amateur and county events including the British Youths’ Open Amateur championship; the Amateur match between England and Spain in 1991, its centenary year, and again in 2003. In 2001 the Club hosted the English Open Mid-Amateur Championship and in 2003 the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship respectively.

Visit our website at www.lindrickgolfclub.co.uk for the latest offers

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Rotherham Golf Club Thrybergh Park, Doncaster Road Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4NU Telephone: 0870 8636455 manager@rotherhamgolfclub.com www.rotherhamgolfclub.com

02. How to Find

Rotherham

Leave the M1 at junction 32 to join the M18, then join the M18 motorway (signposted Hull). Leave the M18 at junction 1, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A631 (signposted Rotherham). After 1 mile at traffic signals turn right onto Church Lane (signposted Ravenfield). At mini-roundabout turn left onto Main Street - B6093 (signposted Ravenfield). Continue through Ravenfield on the B6093.

Then after almost 3 miles at T-junction turn left onto the A630 (signposted Rotherham). Golf Club is 1 mile on right hand side just after entering Thrybergh.

For over 100 years, Rotherham Golf Club has been the setting for outstanding beauty and a true test of golf. This parkland course features an imposing gothic clubhouse built in 1813 and is also the perfect setting for Weddings and Corporate events.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Club Hire, Electric Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6020 • 5600 • 5531 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

376

10

5

476

2

4

412

11

4

299

3

3

172

12

4

366

4

5

526

13

4

384

5

4

397

14

3

169

6

4

363

15

4

384

7

4

407

16

3

151

8

4

397

17

4

396

9

3

200

18

4

454

The Golf Club was formed in 1903 and there are few clubs in the UK that can claim such a glorious location and magnificent Club House. Surrounded by beautiful timbered parkland the course is easily accessible from the M1 or A1 in South Yorkshire. Also, being closely situated to Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster, it is accessible from far afield.

Rotherham Golf Club Winter Package 1 18 holes of golf All Day Breakfast Tee times available from 09:30 (weekday) Bring a 4-ball and get 2 buggies for £25.00 £25.95 per person

Established 1903

Winter Package 2 Bacon roll, tea & coffee on arrival 18 holes of golf Chef’s roast & sweet of the day Tee times available from 09:30 (weekday) £29.95 per person

Winter Packages are available from 1st November each year

Originally a nine hole course laid out by Sandy Herd, in 1906 it was increased to eighteen holes and was subsequently modified by James Braid.

Resulting from this is an exceptionally well laid out course, where golf is played over parkland of great beauty. The course record of 62 was recorded by Simon Coumbe of Pontefract GC during the second round of the inaugural Lee Westwood Trophy held in September 2005. He broke the previous record score of 65, jointly held by Lee Westwood and Ian Garbutt.

The golf shop at Rotherham Golf Club prides itself on retail experience and exceptional customer service.

Normal Fees Winter Season (1st November - 31st March) Weekday - £22.00 per person per round Weekend - £30.00 per person per round Summer Season (1st April - 31st October) Weekday - £36.00 per person per round Weekend - £48.00 per person per round

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Sitwell Park Golf Club Shrogs Wood Road Rotherham, S60 4BY Telephone: 01709 541046 secretary@sitwellgolf.co.uk www.sitwellgolf.co.uk

03. How to Find

Sitwell Park

From the M1:Leave the M1 at exit 33 (A630) towards Rotherham. At the first roundabout turn right onto the dual carriageway A631 Bawtry. At the crossroads carry straight on up the hill, then at the next roundabout, continue on the third exit along the A631. Sitwell Park Golf Club is signposted after around half a mile, with a right turn across the central reservation and onto Shrogs Wood Road. Continue along Shrogs Wood Road for a short distance and you will enter the club drive through clearly marked stone posts, and on through the automatic barrier into the car park.

If you are looking for a strong, lively and forward looking golf club, Sitwell Park in Rotherham, has an enviable reputation.

As one of the leading clubs in the Sheffield Union, with a course to match – designed by master architect Dr Alister Mackenzie – Sitwell Park offers excellent facilities for players, members and visitors alike.

Sitwell Park’s course, clubhouse and facilities are under constant development and improvement – the club is currently four years into a five-year development plan, to be followed by further enhancements for our centenary year in 2013. All of this is to ensure that the experience for visitors and members is second to none.

Our flourishing club arguably offers one of the best golfing and social experiences in the South Yorkshire region. We are renowned for our thriving membership, excellent course and lively clubhouse, overseen by our professional staff.

Signature Hole: Hole 15, Par 4, 447 yards Pro Tip: The start of a tough finish, with a blind tee shot favouring the left half of the fairway. The long second is to a raised green and difficult to reach and stay on – a challenging stroke index one hole.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Short Game Facilities, Club Hire, Electric Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6225 • 5958 • 5535 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

357

10

5

510

2

4

415

11

4

305

3

5

552

12

3

132

4

4

275

13

5

513

5

3

176

14

3

188

6

4

266

15

4

447

7

3

171

16

4

467

8

5

539

17

3

169

9

4

308

18

4

435

2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS Ladies AM-AM - Wednesday 6 June, 2012 - £48 per team Mens Open Am-AM - Friday 15 June, 2012 - £20 per player* Seniors Open 1 - Monday 2 July 2012 - £21 per player* Ladies Open Am-Am - Wednesay 1 August, 2012 - £48 per team Seniors Open 2 - Monday 20 August 2012 - £21 per player* Open Mixed AM-AM, 18 June 2012 - £20 per player* Open Mixed AM-AM, Monday 13 August 2012 - £20 per player* Ladies Tri-Am, Monday 8 October, 2012 - £30 per team * Includes a main course meal, tea/coffee

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Tankersley Park Golf Club Park Lane, High Green Sheffield, S35 4LG Telephone: 0114 2468247 secretary@tpgc.freeserve.co.uk www.tankersleyparkgolfclub.org.uk

04. How to Find

Tankersley PARK

Tankersley Park Golf Club is next to the M1 motorway between junction 36 and 35A From the North M1 take exit 36 and follow signs for A61 to Sheffield. At the next roundabout turn left and the entrance to TPGC is half a mile on the left opposite the BRAUN factory and is signposted. If you miss junction 36, take the next exit at junction 35 and turn back northwards on the M1 to junction 35A.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6244 • 6075 • 5338 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

408

10

4

358

2

4

350

11

4

362

3

3

166

12

3

166

4

5

526

13

4

355

5

4

383

14

4

382

6

4

320

15

4

327

7

4

426

16

4

374

8

4

455

17

4

314

9

3

142

18

4

430

Tankersley Park Golf Club’s fine parkland course was designed by legendary golf course architect Martin Hawtree, the mastermind behind some of the most famous courses in the world. It opened for business in 1907 and has hardly looked back. Today, it enjoys an active membership who eagerly and amiably welcomes visitors who come to play their challenging course, found just outside Sheffield in High Green An eighteen-hole course, it stretches over 6244 yards of fabulous Yorkshire countryside for which it offers a par and standard scratch score of 70. If you are to challenge that score though,

Special Offer – Saturday and Sunday after 3:00pm, 4 x Ball for £88.

Visiting Parties Welcome

there are plenty of hazards and testing holes you must overcome along the way. Enjoy!

The course, is meticulously maintained and a fair but tough test for the club golfer.

Signature Hole: 18th - Mark Roe described this hole as the best finishing hole in Yorkshire.

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South Yorkshire Directory

Abbeydale Telephone: 0114 236 0763 www.abbeydalegolfclub.co.uk

High Melton Telephone: 01302 553715 www.highmeltongolf.co.uk

Sheffield Transport Telephone: 0114 2373216 Website n/a

Barnsley Telephone: 01226 382856 www.barnsleygolfclub.co.uk

Hillsborough Telephone: 0114 229 4100 www.hillsboroughgolfclub.co.uk

Silkstone Telephone: 01226 790128 www.silkstone-golf-club.co.uk

Bawtry Telephone: 01302 711409 www.bawtrygolfclub.co.uk

Kingswood Telephone: 01405 741343 www.kingswoodgolfcentre.co.uk

Sitwell Park Telephone: 01709 541046 www.sitwellgolf.co.uk

Beauchief Telephone: 0114 236 7274 www.beauchiefgolfcourse.co.uk

Lees Hall Telephone: 0114 250 7868 www.leeshallgolfclub.co.uk

Stocksbridge & District Telephone: 0114 2882779 www.stocksbridgegolfclub.co.uk

Birch Hall Telephone: 01246 291979 Website n/a

Lindrick Telephone: 01909 475820 www.lindrickgolfclub.co.uk

Styrrup Hall Telephone: 01302 751112 www.styrrupgolf.co.uk

Birley Wood Telephone: 0114 264 7262 www.birleywoodgolfcourse.co.uk

Misterton Golf Telephone: 01427 891511 www.mistertongolf.co.uk

Tankersley Park Telephone: 0114 245 5583 www.tankersleyparkgolfclub.org.uk

Concord Park Telephone: 0114 257 7378 Website n/a

Owston Hall Telephone: 01302 722231 www.owstonhall.com

Thorne Telephone: 01405 812084 www.thornegolf.co.uk

Crookhill Park Telephone: 01709 862979 www.crookhillpark.co.uk

Owston Park Telephone: 01302 330821 www.owstonparkgolfcourse.co.uk

Thornhurst Park Telephone: 01302 337799 Website n/a

Doncaster Telephone: 01302 865632 www.doncastergolfclub.co.uk

Phoenix Telephone: 01709 382624 www.phoenixgolfclub.co.uk

Tinsley Park Telephone: 0114 2448974 www.tinsleyparkgolfcourse.co.uk

Doncaster Town Moor Telephone: 01302 535286 doncastertownmoorgolfclub.co.uk

Renishaw Park Telephone: 01246 435 484 www.renishawparkgolf.co.uk

Waterfront Telephone: 01709 877616 www.waterfrontgolf.co.uk

Dore & Totley Telephone: 0114 236 6844 www.doreandtotleygolf.co.uk

Rother Valley Telephone: 0114 247 3000 www.jackbarker.com

Wath Telephone: 01709 878609 www.wathgolfclub.co.uk

Grange Park Telephone: 01709 559497 Website n/a

Rotherham Telephone: 01709 859517 www.rotherhamgolfclub.com

Wheatley Telephone: 01302 831655 www.wheatleygolfclub.co.uk

Hallamshire Telephone: 0114 2305222 www.hallamshiregolfclub.co.uk

Roundwood, Telephone: 01709 826061 www.roundwoodgolfclub.co.uk

Wombwell Hillies Telephone: 01226 754433 Website n/a

Hallowes Telephone: 01246 410394 www.hallowesgolfclub.org

Sandhill Telephone: 01226 753444 www.sandhillgolfclub.co.uk

Wortley Telephone: 0114 2888469 www.wortleygolfclub.co.uk

Hickleton Telephone: 01709 896081 www.hickletongolfclub.co.uk

Serlby Park Telephone: 01777 818268 Website n/a

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North East Introduction

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North East North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. Covering Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside.

Northumberland is the Northernmost of the English counties, separated from Scotland by the Cheviot Hills and the Tweed River and borders on the North Sea. The terrain is level along the wild, rugged coastline and hilly in the interior, where high moor lands alternate with fertile valleys. Hadrian’s Wall is probably the most notable feature; built in Roman times.

in County Durham. At the heart of this county lies Durham City; small enough to enjoy on foot yet so exceptional that its castle and cathedral are designated a World Heritage Site. Much of the West of the County, including Teesdale, Weardale and the Derwent Valley, is included in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is perfect country for walking, cycling, riding, wildlife-watching and exploring the many charming villages and towns.

The area suffered severely during the border wars between England and Scotland. The legacy of the Border wars of the 14th-16th centuries have resulted in Northumberland having more castles to explore than any other English county.

Tyne & Wear is an area with bustling towns and cities; encompassing Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, and Sunderland. The diversity of the area and rich warmth of the people make for a fusion of attractions and appeal.

From the North Pennines in the West to the North Sea Coast in the East, there are attractions and delights to suit all tastes

Newcastle can boast three large shopping centres, many fascinating museums as well as cinemas, theatres presenting a vast

range of entertainment, sport and leisure centres, art-centres and a rich variety of clubs, restaurants, bistros and coffee shops catering for all tastes, pubs and bars all selling the local brew Newcastle Brown Ale and everything else you could could wish for.

Teeside is an area now more familiarly known as the Tees Valley; stretching the salmon rich reaches of the upper Tees to the coastal beauty and character laden sea ports. The maritime history and industrial heritage are very much in evidence throughout this area.

Teesside offers the opportunity for a country ramble over an endless expanse of moorland, the thrill of sandy beaches and towering cliffs as well as the pleasure of a successful days shopping and fine dining at a chic urban restaurant. From quaint fishing ports, beautiful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, this area has it all.

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A1

07

Northumberland

A1 09 04 11

12

08

A696

02

A68 13

10

Tyne & Wear

Newcastle

A69

05 16

17

06

Sunderland A19 15

Durham A68

03

14

A1(M)

Hartlepool

01 18 A688

County Durham A66

Darlington Teesside

“This is perfect country for walking, cycling, riding, wildlife-watching and exploring the many charming villages and towns. �

01. Bishop Auckland 02. Blyth 03. Brancepeth Castle 04. Burgham Park 05. Close House 06. George Washington 07. Goswick 08. Longhirst Hall 09. MacDonald Linden Hall 10. Matfen Hall 11. Morpeth 12 Newbiggin 13. Northumberland 14. Ramside 15. Sharpley 16. Stocksfield 17. Whickham 18. Wynyard

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Bishop Auckland Golf Club High Plains, Durham Road Bishop Auckland, Co.Durham, DL14 8DL Telephone: 01388 661618 enquiries@bagc.co.uk www.bagc.co.uk

Bishop Auckland

01. How to Find

Situated in the Land of the Prince Bishops, with views of the picturesque Wear Valley, it is easy to see why Bishop Auckland Golf Club is considered one of the treasures in County Durham. Founded in 1894 on land owned by the Church Commission, the parkland course has retained much of its original character whilst being modified to keep up with the demands of modern golf.

The course has some of the best fairways you could wish to play from, with the rough, tough enough to punish a wayward shot without losing your ball. The greens are fine and true, together with the 7th hole, which has figured

in many a magazine and in the best holes in the North of England. It is a beautiful parkland course sporting many challenging holes and the finest fairways in the County. Whether you have a single figure handicap or are just taking up the game you will enjoy a round here.

The clubhouse was rebuilt in the 1990’s and enjoys spectacular views across the Wear Valley. It is well worth taking time to enjoy a coffee prior to playing, or a beer once you have finished. With the guarantee of a warm welcome and the superb dining facilities, with food to suit most palates, we are sure you will have an enjoyable and memorable visit.

Visiting Party Bookings now being taken Book your party now and take advantage of some fantastic offers For full details call the Secretary on 01388 661618 (option 2)

From the South: Travel north on the A1 / A1 (M). Leave at junction 58 (A68) and follow signs for Bishop Auckland.

At first roundabout take the right fork on A6072, by-passing Shildon, crossing four roundabouts until you come to a roundabout at Romanway Industrial Estate (large pub on left just before roundabout). Turn right. At next roundabout take right turn onto Bishop Auckland by-pass (A688) towards Spennymoor/Durham. Go straight over next two roundabouts. 50 yards after this second, new roundabout take left turn (houses on left) and go to the top of the road. Turn left onto Durham Road. Entrance to the Golf Club is about 500 yards on the right.

Facilities Bar, Lounge, Practice Ground, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6504 • 6257 • 5533 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

285

10

3

188

2

5

557

11

5

500

3

5

538

12

3

220

4

5

530

13

4

442

5

3

211

14

4

385

6

4

376

15

4

401

7

3

162

16

4

372

8

3

179

17

4

388

9

5

493

18

4

277

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Blyth Golf Club New Delaval, Blyth Northumberland, NE24 4DB Telephone: 01670 540110 clubmanager@blythgolf.co.uk www.blythgolf.co.uk

02. How to Find

Blyth

Get onto the A189 (Northumberland Spine Rd) at the intersection with the A19. Turn off at the Junction signposted for Blyth Beach with a brown tourist sign. Follow the brown signs for the beach until you see the brown signs for the golf course.

Facilities Bar, restaurant, putting green, practice area, buggy hire, golf shop, golf lessons (video analysis)

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6424 • 6200 • 5486 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

393

10

4

370

2

4

338

11

4

410

3

4

434

12

5

484

4

4

394

13

3

183

5

5

539

14

4

371

6

4

374

15

4

346

7

4

266

16

3

133

8

4

362

17

4

381

9

3

155

18

5

491

Play Blyth and you’ll realise that there are some things in life that are still great value for money. Pound for pound the 6,400 yard 18 hole course on the outskirts of the seaport town in Northumberland has got to be the best days sport you’ll find for your hard earned cash.

Developed on land where once stood a Pit Head and its entire mining community, Blyth has matured and developed into a tree lined parkland course with a par of 72- but don’t be fooled by its gently undulating character.

Its first six holes are a test for any golfer and negotiate them without dropping too many shots and you can be set up for a good score.

But beware – there are some cunning water hazards on 9, 12, 13, and 14 that demand a strong nerve and a sure stroke. They don’t call the 13th “Sinkers” for nothing!

Superb greens – many say the best in the county – will make your round one of the most pleasurable you’ll play in many a day.

Following your round at Blyth Golf Club, please visit our friendly clubhouse where you will be looked after by our Steward, David Curry, ex European Tour Professional, Walker Cup Player and British Amateur Champion.

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£11.00 £20.00 £15.00 £28.00 £5.00

2 For 1 Vouchers. Note: all two for vouchers are charged at day ticket rate midweek or weekends.

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Brancepeth Castle Golf Club Limited The Club House, Brancepeth Co. Durham, DH7 8EA

Brancepeth Castle

Telephone: 0191 378 0075 enquiries@brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk

03. How to Find From the A1 (M): At junction 60, take the A689 exit to Bishop Auckland/Hartlepool.

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A689 heading to Bishop Auckland. At Rushyford, take the 4th exit onto A167. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit. Continue straight onto A167. Turn left at Browney Ln/ B6300. Turn left to stay on Browney Ln/B6300. Turn left at N View/A690.

Turn left, Turn right, Turn left.

Designed by the world famous architect Harry Colt in 1924 and laid out on what was Brancepeth Castle Deer Park, the stables and coach house being converted into the clubhouse. Harry Colt was involved in designing or redesigning over 300 courses around the world, including Moor Park, Wentworth and Pine Valley (NJ).

Brancepeth is a beautiful parkland course of 6400 yards SSS70 offering a great variation of holes. The deep ravine cutting through the course, provides some challenging tee shots.

We are pleased to have been recognised as one of the top 100 courses in Britain and

Ireland and one of the finest in the North East.

The club has played host to the final of the English County Championships and the English Northern Ladies Amateur Championships.

Hole 9, Par 3. This is the signature hole of Brancepeth Castle Golf Course. Like the 2nd, the green at the 9th was cut out of the hillside.

The tee shot of about 200 yards is played along the length of a narrow green which slopes away from the tee. Having hit what is a very difficult target the player may be faced with a downhill putt on a green which is incredibly fast. Once described by an American golf magazine as the hardest 9th hole in the world.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Area, Buggies, Trolley Hire, Reception and Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6400 • 6234 • 6169 • 5559 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

333

10

3

190

2

3

135

11

4

437

3

4

450

12

5

509

4

4

386

13

4

406

5

3

218

14

4

325

6

5

547

15

3

157

7

4

386

16

5

484

8

4

331

17

4

385

9

3

202

18

4

353

Winter Green Fees

Leonard Crawley Medal

Mondays - £15 or 4 ball for £50 Tuesday to Friday - £18 or 4 ball £60 Weekends - £27

Premier 36 hole Amateur Scratch Event Saturday 15th September 2012

These prices are per round & daily rates are also available on weekdays

Entry forms available from the Club website

Special rates for larger visiting parties

www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk

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Burgham Park Golf and Leisure Club Burgham Park, Nr Felton, Morpeth Northumberland, NE65 9QP Telephone: 01670 787 898 info@burghampark.co.uk www.burghampark.co.uk

04. How to Find

Burgham Park

6 miles north of Morpeth just off A1 on ‘C’ road linking A1 and Longhorsley Village

Host of the PGA North Region Championship 2006 to 2008. Burgham Park is a championship parkland course located in the lovely Northumberland countryside, 20 minutes from Newcastle and just a few miles north of Morpeth, just off the A1.

Facilities 2 Bars, Restaurant, Meeting Room, Putting Green, Practice Range, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7065 (71) • 6804 • 6403 • 5793 (74) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

399

10

3

162

2

3

150

11

4

403

3

4

399

12

5

497

4

5

511

13

4

425

5

4

411

14

4

441

6

5

477

15

4

412

7

3

171

16

5

486

8

4

404

17

3

172

9

4

421

18

4

463

Former Ryder Cup captain Mark James was part of the design team that developed the course in 1994, which has been constantly improved over the years. Since 2001 the course has been under the ownership of Irish businessmen, John Fallon and William Kiely. Their long term commitment to the course has been evidenced by the ongoing ten year improvement plan.

It has panoramic views of Simonside hills to the West and the coast to the East. The course in beautiful rolling countryside provides a challenging round for all abilities, playing off the championship tees measuring 7065 yards, the medal tees at 6804 yards and the leisure tees at 6403 yards. The maturing parklands with water hazards, is both beautiful and tranquil and includes some of the finest greens in the region.

Our signature hole is the par 4, 18th. At 463 yds off the white tees an accurate drive is essential to avoid the ditch which runs down and across the fairway. The second is a downhill shot to a two tier green well guarded by bunkers.

Golf Society Winter Packages Until 31st March 2012 Golf only £15. Golf and 1 course meal afterwards only £20.

Anyday of the week. No winter greens.

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Close House Hotel Heddon on the Wall Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 0HT Telephone: 01661 852255 events@closehouse.co.uk www.closehouse.co.uk

Facilities

Close House

Hotel, Bars, Restaurant, Meeting/ Function Rooms, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Lessons The Academy facilities include: 10 indoor bays fitted with powertee, 10 outdoor bays with 4th generation astroturf, Specialist short game area, Custom fit Suite, Video Teaching Suite, Café Driving Range opening hours 8amDark (last balls dispensed at dusk)

Visit Close House Hotel and you will discover something a little different, something sophisticated, something exceptional. An elegant and beautifully restored 18th Century Mansion, set in stunning Tynedale countryside.

Fine food, luxurious accommodation, elegant interiors and a very warm welcome will make your experience unforgettable. An experience that will have you coming back for more.

With the purchase of an additional 170 acres of land, Close House has initiated the construction of the Championship Colt Course which is due to open in Spring 2011. The name of the course is a joint celebration of the equine

theme of Close House and the style of the intended design. Our golf course architects, Turner Macpherson Golf Design, intend the golf course to be complimentary and sympathetic to the historic setting of Close House.

They have designed the course in the style of the great English golf course architect Harry Colt, responsible for Wentworth, St George’s Hill, Swinley Forest and Stoke Park Club to name but a few. The Colt Course is set to bring the same standard and quality of these golf courses to the North East. Great time and energy has been spent routing the championship Colt Course around the grounds of Close House

The Colt Course 18 holes, Par 71 • 6813 • 6308 • 5825 • 4751 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

375 355 327 199 341 383 466 437 185

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

471 373 184 423 157 353 412 504 363

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 4 4 3 4 4 5 4 3

5 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4

Stay and Play at Close House Play two rounds of Golf at Close House on the Filly & Colt courses

from £165.00 per person

05. How to Find

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From the West: Driving East towards Newcastle leave A69 at exit marked Horsley (B6528).

Go through the village of Horsley and remain on the B6528 for 3 miles until you see signs for Close House on the left. Drive down the lane on the right, following the signs for Close House.

Close House

From the South: From the A1/A69 roundabout to Close House is approximately 7 miles.

Follow the A69 west for 4 miles until the junction marked Heddon on the Wall B6528. Go through Heddon on the Wall and continue on the B6528 for 2 miles until you see Close House signed on the left hand side.

Follow the signs from then on.

Sat Nav Coordinates: When traveling to the hotel using SAT NAV the postcode to use is NE41 8BL

so members and visitors will get to see and engage with the great and historic features of the site including the stone walls, the ancient monuments, the woodlands and the Ice Lake.

The course measures 6813 yards with a par of 71 from the back tees, but the essence and focus of the design is fun for all levels of golfers.

The Filly Course 18 holes, Par 70 • 5956 • 5685 • 5272 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

386 347 157 405 160 361 340 156 478

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

424 526 437 401 387 262 278 300 151

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 5

4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3

The superb 18-hole Filly Golf Course is situated in the grounds of the Close House Estate and provides stunning views of the River Tyne and surrounding area. Rebuilt in 2006 with the addition of extra land, the undulating USGA specification greens and narrow fairways are sure to provide a real test for your putting

The North East’s most advanced driving range and custom fit centre. Facilities include a 10 indoor bays all fitted with powertees, 10 outdoor bays, a short game area, teaching suite with GASP Lab system, custom fit suite fitted with Flight scope and SAM Putt Lab.

skills and, now standing at 6,000 yards, off the tee, accuracy is paramount for good scoring.

The Golf Academy and driving range at Close House is one of a kind, and is open for all golfers to enjoy. From beginners to European Tour Professionals the equipment and facilities provide state of the art training and club fitting for everyone.

The café provides a relaxing facility for golfers and non-golfers to relax and enjoy some local snacks including scotch pies and homemade muffins while reading the paper or watching the latest sport on the large screen TV.

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Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa Stone Cellar Road, High Usworth Washington, NE37 1PH

George WashingtoN

Telephone: 0191 417 8346 reservations@georgewashington.co.uk www.georgewashington.co.uk

06. How to Find Located just 5 minutes off the A1 via the A194 and a 10 minute drive to both Newcastle and Sunderland centres.

From A1 (M) (J65) onto A194 (M). Turn off on A195 sign posted Washington North. Take last exit off roundabout for Washington. Turn right at mini-roundabout. The hotel is .5 mile on the right hand side.

Facilities Signature Hole: Hole 6, Par 4 The start of three tricky par fours. At 352 yards, the big hitters will fancy it but there is loads of trouble with a ditch crossing the fairway at about 280 yards from the back tees so any attempt would have to be all carry and the fairway also narrows appreciably with lots of trees on the left and a stand of trees along the ditch line on the right and there are two front bunkers on what is a two-tier quite long green.

There aren’t many who can match what’s on offer at the Mercure George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa. A par 73 18 hole championship golf course measuring 6,625 yards off the back tees. With tree lined, wide fairways plus a seven hole par three academy course and 20 bay floodlit driving range.

Add to that a newly built golf clubhouse with lounge bar, golf shop, locker and changing facilities, a spacious function room and, if you want to stay over, a 103 bedroom hotel which offers stay and play golf packages.

Most will settle for a lay up short of the ditch, although there is also a slope to take into consideration, and a second shot of around 150-160 yards.

Society Packages Midweek - £30. Weekend - £38 Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa

Includes - Bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes golf on the championship course, followed by 1 course meal Book 12 players or more and receive 1 free place and a complementary round on the par 3 course.

Please call 0191 417 8346

Hotel, Spa, Function Room, Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, 20 Bay Floodlit Driving Range, Golf Academy, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 73 • 6625 • 6276 • 5743 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

488

10

4

376

2

3

228

11

5

492

3

5

502

12

4

370

4

4

396

13

3

194

5

5

512

14

4

405

6

4

352

15

3

153

7

4

385

16

4

373

8

4

369

17

5

494

9

3

174

18

4

362

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Goswick Links Golf Club Beal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland, TD15 2RW Telephone: 01289 387256 E-mail: online form www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk

07. How to Find

Goswick LINKS

Situated 5 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed on the coast approx.

3 mils from the main A1 trunk route. Signposted Goswick.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Ground, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course 2008 - 2012

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6803 • 6654 • 6467 • 5576 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

392

10

4

421

2

3

163

11

5

559

3

4

437

12

4

367

4

5

545

13

3

200

5

4

418

14

4

393

6

5

528

15

3

150

7

4

388

16

4

431

8

4

421

17

5

522

9

3

199

18

4

269

Goswick Links Golf Club is undeniably a hidden gem of a golf course. An hour from Newcastle and Edinburgh, and 5 miles South of Berwick upon Tweed, this wonderful links course is now receiving the praise it deserves.

Recently lengthened to a demanding 6,800 yards, Goswick has also been elevated to the Open Championship rota until 2013.

The course is playable all year round and provides visitors with both excellent value for money as well as a memorable golfing experience. James Braid’s timeless course design is a stern test for the best of golfers, especially when the wind blows.

Goswick Golf Club Play great links golf at the only Open Championship Qualifying Course in the North East of England.

Goswick Golf Club, Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2RW 01289 387256 Email: adoffers@btconnect.com www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk

Golfers spirits will also be uplifted by the stunning Northumbrian coastal views, the course being set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

Signature Hole: The 15th: “Bide-A-Wee” Par 3, 150 yards An elevated tee allows great coastal views, and demands a well struck iron into the wind to a bowl shaped green. With bunkers to the front, left and right and a tricky grassy depression at the back, club selection is critical.

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Longhirst Hall Golf Course Longhirst, Morpeth Northumberland, NE61 3LL Telephone: 01670 791562 enquiries@longhirstgolf.co.uk www.longhirstgolf.co.uk

08. How to Find

Longhirst Hall

From the A1: Take the A197 exit towards Morpeth. Slight right at A197.

Go through 1 roundabout. Turn right at Bridge St/A197. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Damside/ A197. Continue to follow A197. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto B1337. Turn left to Golf Club.

Longhirst golf, known for having a beautiful relaxed setting, has an alluring layout with nice country views and undulating greens that add character to the golf courses. Scenic lakes, elevated tees and well placed bunkers provide interesting features that contribute to its excitement. Course conditions are known for being some of the best in Northumberland.

Longhirst Hall Golf Course was opened in June 1997. This layout now plays as The Old Course, with full spec winter greens if required. It has been skilfully modelled to provide some of the most stunning holes in the country. On the fascinating 17th, for example, you drive

downhill past two lakes before aiming for a narrow green flanked by a pond on either side.

The Lakes Course is a true test of accuracy.

Tight fairways and an abundance of water make it a test for even the best golfers. A thoughtful progression around the course is required. The par 3, 6th and the par 4, 17th are truly stunning holes that have to be played to be believed.

The Dawson Course is a more relaxing round of golf but can still give a bite if you’re not on your game. Wider fairways and large greens are more forgiving. Lakes and water feature in abundance again.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Driving Range, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information The Old Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 7160 • 6572 • 6398 • 6005 • 5712 The Lakes Course 18 holes, Par 70 • 6562 • 6101 • 5643 • 5237 • 5076 The Dawson Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 7153 • 6713 • 6446 • 6002 • 5740

Two superb layouts ideal for visiting parties, societies, corporate and charity days.

A must play is The Lakes Course as featured on the Euro Pro tour 2010 and 2011.

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Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Longhorsley, Morpeth Northumberland, NE65 8XF

MacDonald Linden Hall

Telephone: 01670 500011 golfdir.lindenhall@macdonald-hotel.co.uk www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

09. How to Find

By Road from South: A1 North bound (Gateshead, Newcastle). Continue forward on A1. Branch left (signposted Coldstream) and merge onto A697.

Continue forward onto A697, entering Longhorsley. 1 mile past Longhorsley, turn right into Linden Hall

By Road from North: A1 South bound 9 miles south of Alnwick, take the road sign posted Longhorsley.

Arrive at Longhorsley and turn right at the T Junction (A697). Continue forward on A697 for 1 mile and turn right into Linden Hall Facilities Hotel, Spa, Linden Tree Pub, Spikes Bar, Restaurants, Conferencing, Weddings, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Golf Schools, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6675 • 6405 • 5900 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

3

163

10

4

377

2

5

536

11

4

429

3

4

416

12

4

419

4

5

557

13

4

371

5

4

424

14

4

424

6

3

168

15

3

179

7

4

346

16

4

347

8

5

509

17

4

393

9

3

183

18

5

509

Nestled in a 450-acre estate at the heart of the Northumberland countryside, the golf course at Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club is one of the area’s finest.

Set against a backdrop of the North Sea and surrounded by mature woodlands, the course boasts a unique and picturesque location. Designed by seasoned professional, Jonathan Gaunt, the Par 72 parkland course was built to complement the surrounding countryside. Wide undulating USGA greens and memorable Par 3 shots make Linden Hall a truly enjoyable challenge for golfers at every level.

Ideal for a golf break, corporate golf day or just a day out with friends, our extensive golf course provides a friendly environment to enjoy a great golfing experience, enhanced further by the luxury facilities of the Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel.

Golf Tuition: The Golf Instruction here is delivered by PGA Advanced Professional Gordon Morrison. A qualified Professional since 1996 he has acted as a PGA Training Consultant since 2003. Currently studying for a Masters degree in Sports Psychology at Northumbria University he teaches Golfers from beginner level to aspiring Tour players.

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Matfen Hall Hotel.Golf & Spa Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0RH Telephone: 01661 886400 golfshop@matfenhall.com www.matfenhall.com

10. How to Find

MATFEN Hall

If heading north or south on the A1 take the A69 signposted Hexham and Carlisle. Exit the A69 at Heddon on the Wall and pick up the B6318, just before the Three Tuns public house, heading west towards Chollerford.

Continue on the B6318 for seven miles, the turning to Matfen is on the right.

Set in 300 acres of mature parkland with established burns and woodland, Matfen Hall’s 27 hole course is a rated as one of the finest in the region. The course is an enjoyable test for players of all abilities and incorporates challenging features from the dry stone ‘ha-ha’ to the fast flowing river Pont.

Although the course is easily walked, buggies are available for hire during the main season. Visitors to the area are welcome to hire clubs and a trolley.

Boasting a covered driving range and putting green, members and guests are

invited to brush-up on their technique before a game or simply enjoy these facilities throughout the year.

Matfen’s high quality nine hole par three course is ideal for the less experienced player.

Signature Holes The picturesque and fast flowing River Pont comes into play at several holes including the 14th, one of many strong par fours.

The dog-legged 16th is the pick of the par fives, but Matfen’s signature hole is surely the long par three 17th with its narrow green sited teasingly just over the river.

Facilities Hotel, Spa, Conference Facilities, 27 Hole Championship Course, 9 Hole Par 3 Course, Bar, Restaurant, Covered Driving Range, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons

Course Information Douglas 9 holes, Par 36 • 3339 • 3164 • 2749 Standing Stone 9 holes, Par 36 • 3361 • 3191 • 2820 (37) Dewlaw 9 holes, Par 36 • 3357 • 3023 • 2745 (37)

Winter Golf Offers - Until 1st April 2012 NON MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 ORH.

Pro-Shop tel: 01661 886 400

Discover more at www.matfenhall.com

Summer greens played at every opportunity through the winter - Subject to adverse weather conditions.

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Morpeth Golf Club Loansdean, Morpeth, Newcastle-UponTyne, Northumberland, NE61 2BT Telephone: 01670 504942 terry@morpethgolf.co.uk www.morpethgolf.co.uk

11. How to Find

Morpeth

From the North: Travelling south on the A1 take the Morpeth slip road (A192). Continue into the town centre, across one set of lights, left at the mini roundabout and right at the second mini roundabout. Travel across the bridge and up the hill to a roundabout.

Take the 3rd (right) exit. The course is approx’ half a mile on the right.

From the South: Travelling north on the A1, take the Morpeth slip road ( A197). Travel approximately two miles and the course is on your left.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 2 Function Rooms, Games Room with 2 Snooker Tables, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6123 • 5872 • 5638 (73) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

252

10

5

568

2

4

433

11

4

373

3

5

521

12

4

346

4

3

181

13

4

304

5

4

450

14

3

181

6

5

498

15

4

315

7

4

353

16

4

275

8

3

146

17

3

142

9

4

393

18

4

392

Morpeth Golf Club, founded in 1906, is a private members club of approximately 950 playing and social members. Situated just 15 miles north of Newcastle, our course is one of the North East’s gems. Back in 1906 when the club was formed, the gentlemen of Morpeth initially played their golf on a field at Tranwell before moving to the club’s present location on the outskirts of the town.

The course was designed by six times Open champion Harry Vardon and offers you a golfing experience that is as picturesque as it is challenging. The 18 hole parkland course set in about 130 acres of undulating Northumberland

countryside is often used for national and county events. Local golf journalist Paul Corney in a recent review called the course “Magnificent Morpeth” and stated “It is quite understandable why Morpeth continues to be selected to host both national and county events- it’s just a cracking golf course”.

Signature Hole: Hole 3, Par 5, ‘Gully’, 521 yards, Normally played into the wind this is a great three shot hole. A good drive onto a sloping fairway is required to set up a second shot uphill across a gully. The third shot should be a short iron to a back to front sloping green, but distance control is key.

M.G.C. Opens 2012 Seniors Open – Wed May 2nd £20/pair Open Texas Scramble – Mon June 18th £64/4 man team Mixed Open – Sun Aug 12th £20/pair Scratch Open – Sun Aug 19th £25 Mens Open – Sun Aug 26th Aug £20/pair Book early to guarantee your preferred tee time.

Cheques payable to Morpeth Golf Club Ltd. (Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for starting times) No refund for Cancellations, H/Cap Certificates will be checked BAR AND CATERING FACILITIES AVAILABLE

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Newbiggin Golf Club Prospect Place Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6DW Telephone: 01670 817344 info@newbiggingolfclub.co.uk www.newbiggingolfclub.co.uk

12. How to Find

Newbiggin

Newbiggin Golf Club is situated 2 miles from the main A189 road (Spine road) and is laid out along the Northumberland coastline forming a fine Links/Moorland course.

For visitors traveling from the South, head North from the Tyne Tunnel to the North Seaton Roundabout, a distance of about 12 miles, and turn right (Eastwards) towards Newbiggin village, Travel through the village until you arrive at the end of the road.

The Golf Club is located adjacent to the Church Point caravan park.

Newbiggin Golf Club is laid out over moorland at the north side of the village and follows the coast line towards Lynemouth. It is a links/ moorland course with many challenging holes which require a good drive from the tee to set up par opportunities. The greens are without doubt some of the best available in the whole of the northern counties.

We do not use winter greens and can boast that even in the depths of Winter, when nearby courses are closed due to inclement weather, Newbiggin is almost always open to provide exciting golf, good food and excellent company afterwards.We pride ourselves on the

friendliness of both our Staff and members.

They will certainly make you feel at home during your visit. Come and visit us and I’m sure your experience will be memorable.

The 6th hole is one of our most challenging holes especially from the new back tees.

It requires a true long drive to carry the gully (and miss the huge bunker) to give yourself a short iron to the hidden and very undulating green. Other players play left of the gully for safety but leave themselves a longer and more difficult approach shot to the green. When the wind is against this is one of the trickiest holes on the course.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6723 • 6516 • 6190 • 5673 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

354

10

4

427

2

5

555

11

4

423

3

4

419

12

3

174

4

4

276

13

4

333

5

4

420

14

5

490

6

4

345

15

4

313

7

4

364

16

4

353

8

4

360

17

3

162

9

4

352

18

4

396

Winter Deals. Valid until 31/03/2012.

Midweek: £15 per round inc coffee. £50 per 4 ball inc coffee.

Weekend: £20 per round £70 per 4 ball Buggies £15 /round

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The Northumberland Golf Club High Gosforth Park Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HT Telephone: 0191 236 2498 sec@thengc.co.uk www.thengc.co.uk

NortHumberland

13. How to Find 15 mins from Newcastle City Centre and the Airport, just off the B1318 inside Gosforth Park itself. Joining the A1 (Newcastle western by-pass) and look for Gosforth Park Racecourse symbols. Enter the Racecourse drive from the B1318 and the club entrance is about 50 yards down that drive on the right hand side.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Card Room, Sun Lounge, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Pro Shop

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course from 2013-2017

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6687 • 6325 • 5852 (75) • YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

309

10

3

148

2

4

433

11

4

374

3

5

484

12

4

365

4

5

449

13

4

449

5

3

174

14

3

139

6

4

392

15

5

478

7

3

161

16

4

424

8

4

307

17

4

355

9

5

504

18

4

380

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The Northumberland Golf Club is a members’ club situated in the pleasant surroundings of Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne close to the A1. Take the opportunity to play one of the courses selected to be a Regional Qualifier for the Open Championship from 2013. It comprises a 6,683 yard challenge designed by Harry Colt and James Braid. All 18 holes are of a level, heathland nature with the firm, fast greens a particular feature, all strategically protected by bunkers.

It has a much deserved reputation as a course of exceptional quality and is regarded as one of the finest in the North of England. Gosforth

Thursday 7 June 2012 Seniors’ Summer Open 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford

Thursday 13 September 2012 Pro-Am Competition Best Two Net Medal

Sunday 29 July 2012 Men’s Open 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford

Sunday 23 September 2012 Mixed Foursomes Open Stableford

Monday 3 September 2012 Seniors’ Autumn Open 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford

For further information please contact the Secretary on 0191 2362498 or sec@thengc.co.uk.

Park and its Nature Reserve surround the course.

Deer are spotted regularly and other wildlife adds to its attraction. The Northumberland Golf Club is proud to have hosted many major events, both professional and amateur. These include the Dunlop Masters, the English Amateur championship, the British Youths Championship, The Commonwealth Ladies Tournament and most recently (in 2004) the English Boys Open Strokeplay Championship.

The club has ambitious plans to return the course to its original Colt Design with its natural heathland grasses, and visiting golfers are warmly welcomed here throughout the year.

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Ramside Golf Club, Carrville, Durham County Durham, DH1 1TD Telephone: 0191 3869514 jonny.mould@ramsidehallhotel.co.uk www.ramsidegolfclub.co.uk 14. How to Find From the North and South at junction 62 A1/M. Take the A690 towards Sunderland, straight through the traffic lights, under the Railway bridge and you should be in the right hand lane as our entrance is on your right. There is a filter lane but take care crossing in front of the oncoming traffic.

RAMSIDE

Facilities Hotel, Guest Farmhouse, Conference Facilities, Bar, Restaurant, 3 x 9 hole courses, 16 Bay Driving Range, Practice Areas, Club Hire, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop.

The Ramside has probably the very best location in the North East. Just 3 miles from Durham, 500 yards from the A1/M, and central to Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside, it’s so easy to reach. And with 600 car parking spaces, your arrival is easy and relaxed.

Ramside Golf Club offers a great venue for all levels of golf, with 27 holes of equal standard – the Princes, Bishops and Cathedral Courses. The courses surround the popular Ramside Hall Hotel, the North East’s largest privately owned Hotel with golf.

Opened in 1996, The Ramside Golf Course

has quickly established itself as one of the North East’s Top Courses. We have a great venue for Corporate and Society Golf as well as Play and Stays. For that extra special Play and Stay, then the Ramside Farmhouse, situated just next to the 11th green, and sleeping up to ten people is simply fantastic!

The Ramside Courses are built to USGA specifications and utilize the natural contours that the site afforded. The end result is an excellent mix of water, mature trees, fine landscaping and superb 360 degree views, particularly at the top of the Course.

The Princes 9 holes, Par 36 • 3319 • 3235 • 3100 • 2814 H ole Par

• YDS

470 477 124 437 433 304 133 403 538

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 5

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The Bishops

H ole Par

• YDS

201 387 528 464 441 206 316 554 435

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 4

The Cathedral 9 holes, Par 34 • 2898 • 2898 • 2828 • 2449 H ole Par

• YDS

185 494 329 185 337 216 331 451 370

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 5 4 3 4 3 4 4 4

RAMSIDE

18 holes, Par 36 • 3532 • 3285 • 3120 • 2796

Signature Holes The Princes Hole 4, Par 4, 436 Yards (Blue Tee) UP A’HYGHT. Take a moment to take in the view of Durham Cathedral and the surrounding countryside. Just to the left of the tree is the perfect line as you hit into the prevailing wind and your second is all carry over the ditch onto a very receptive green The Bishops Hole 6, Par 3, 206 Yards (Blue Tee) AAD SNEAKY. Truly a card wrecker! The only hole with no bunkers but with water in front, a tight out of bounds back right

and more water back left, they’re hardly necessary! If you’re playing short, make sure you go left and hope a chip and putt will give you a pay on this very tricky green.

The Cathedral Hole 8, Par 4, 451 Yards (Blue Tee) TH’S MAKKIN GAM. Considered by many to be the hardest hole on the entire course and rightly so – a daunting par four. With out of bounds to the left, then water to the right, then to the left, which you need to carry to have any hope of getting on in two, and finally to the green which is right up against the boundary fence, you’ll be delighted with a four here.

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Sharpley Golf - Country Golf Course Seaton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0NP Telephone: 0191 513 1100 info@sharpleygolf.co.uk www.sharpleygolf.co.uk

Sharpley GOLF

15. How to Find From A1 (M) Take A690 towards Sunderland then B1404 to Seaham. The course is one mile east of Houghton Le Spring Golf Club. 3 minutes west of A19 Seaton/Seaham junction on B1404.

Set in beautiful rolling countryside and boasting panoramic sea views, Sharpley Golf course is an absolute pleasure to play - it is a challenging Par 71 and has many unusual water features and established greens.

The course has been designed with input from three top architects and shaped using an experienced team, over a number years and therefore has an established feel with greens built to USGA standards.

The Head Greenkeeper Richard Hood boasts over 25 years of experince and is committed to Sharpley. An extensive drainage network

built into the course boasts the newest technology, meaning whatever the weather, the course will be in the condition golfers expect, day to day, season to season.

It really is a total escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and is proving to be a great success with golfers around the region.

The course can be played on a pay and play basis. It is guaranteed that with owner Simon Weightman’s vision Sharpley Golf will grow in status and popularity and reap the benefits of his passion for the area and enthusiasm for the game.

Facilities Golf Academy with 14 Bay Driving Range, Short Game Practice Facilities, Qualified PGA Staff, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Disabled Facilities, Function Room, Bar, Food Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6233 • 5901 • 5527 • 4864 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

352

10

4

334

2

4

424

11

3

183

3

3

191

12

4

361

4

5

499

13

4

269

5

3

162

14

4

304

6

4

379

15

4

324

7

4

334

16

3

151

8

4

344

17

5

477

9

4

339

18

5

474

Big Value Monday from £14 per person based on a fourball

Playing off grass tees and all year round USGA true greens

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Stocksfield Golf Club New Ridley Road, Stocksfield Northumberland, NE43 7RE Telephone: 01661 843041 info@sgcgolf.co.uk www.stocksfieldgolfclub.co.uk

16. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Mizuno Custom Fit Centre, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 5991 • 5611 (69) • 5400 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4

344

10

3

190

2

4

370

11

4

416

3

3

190

12

4

354

4

4

302

13

5

474

5

4

336

14

3

169

6

4

316

15

4

353

7

4

366

16

4

354

8

4

394

17

4

426

9

5

501

18

3

136

Stocksfield

By road from North and South A1: Exit at A69 follow signs for Hexham 8 – 10 miles. At Brocksbushes roundabout take 1st exit onto A68 after a mile take 1st exit at Broomhaugh roundabout onto A695.Continue through Stocksfield approximately 3 miles, turn right onto New Ridley Road, Golf Club 1 ½ miles on Left Hand side.

Established in 1913, the Stocksfield golf club offers a course neatly tucked away in natural woodland with marvellous views of the Tyne Valley. This idyllic setting - only 30 minutes drive from Newcastle - makes the perfect setting for this golf course, a challenging, eighteen-hole, par 70 beauty.

It combines tricky par 3s and tough par 4s to create a truly testing round.

It is often said that Stocksfield is two courses in one. The first half is all played in fairways lined with native British Oaks, and Birches offering shelter from the breeze but a tough challenge requiring accurate play.

The second half is more open encouraging the golfer to open their shoulders and let loose... but there are still troubles ahead if you don’t keep it on the fairway!

Signature Hole Hole 17, Par 4, 420 yards (Yellow Tee) A great par 4 with a dog-leg to the left. Your best line is at the big Oak at the end of the fairway. Taking it further left gives a shorter approach but brings the bunkers and the fir trees into play. The downhill second shot will roll up the front banking of the green in dry conditions, but don’t be too far left as bunker, slope, rough and trees await.

STOCKSFIELD GOLF CLUB - A GOLFING JEWEL IN NORTHUMBERLAND! VISITING PARTIES, SOCIETIES, CORPORATE GOLF DAYS WELCOMED Bookings now being taken for 2012 with packages from £20 per person Discounts available for larger groups along with competitively priced catering packages to fit your requirements Buggy hire, Excellent Catering and Bar Facilities, plus superb sun terrace overlooking the course For full details visit our web site www.stockfsfieldgolfclub.co.uk , call Norma on 01661 843041 (quoting GGFeb) or info@sgcgolf.co.uk

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Whickham Golf Club Hollinside Park, Fellside Road Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5BA Telephone: 0191 488 1576 enquiries@whickhamgolfclub.co.uk www.whickhamgolfclub.co.uk

17. How to Find

Whickham

Five miles south west of Newcastle upon Tyne turn off A1 at sign for Whickham. In Whickham take road signposted to Burnopfield (ie Fellside Road) and proceed to golf club

Five miles south west of Newcastle upon Tyne, Whickham Golf Club boasts 20 holes which can provide 2 separate course layouts.

Only one layout being in play at a time.

The Nordmann Course measures 6666 yards from the men’s medal tees and is par 72. The Ladies Tee yardage is 5877 yards and is a par 74.

The Crombie Course is occasionally open (more frequently in the winter).

However this layout will be in play at times during 2011 for the Ladies and seniors’.

It will be deemed course of the day.

This course measures 5969 yards from the

men’s medal tees and is par 68. The Ladies Tee yardage is 5397 yards and is a par 71.

The landscaped and contoured greens will try your putting abilities to the full. The greens are complimented by beautiful undulating fairways and strategically placed sand traps, which provide a golfing challenge for players of all levels.

Whatever your golfing prowess you will be enthralled by the peace, scenic tranquility, mature trees and wildlife which enhance our golf course. The trees should be avoided if you wish to score well!

Facilities Bar, Restaurant,Two Practice Areas, Putting Green, Golf Shop, Buggy and Trolley Hire, Club Repairs, Lessons, BRS On-line Booking System

Course Information Nordmann Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 6666 • 6457 • 5877 (74) Crombie Course 18 holes, Par 68 • 5969 • 5747 • 5397 (71)

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Wynyard Golf Club Wellington Drive Wynyard, Teesside TS22 5QJ Telephone: +44 (0) 1740 644 399 enquiries@wynyardgolfclub.co.uk www.wynyardgolfclub.co.uk

18. How to Find

Wynyard

From A1(M) Leave A1(M) at junction 60 (signed Hartlepool A689). Join the A689 and head towards Sedgefield and Hartlepool. Continue for approximately eight miles, following signs for Wynyard. Continue over several roundabouts then turn right into Wynyard Estate.

Continue along The Wynd following signs to Wynyard Golf Club.

Set in 200 acres of mature parkland, The Wellington Course is rated as one of the UK’s best golf courses. Stretching 7000 yards from the back tee, this outstanding 18 hole, par 72, championship course includes sweeping fairways, panoramic views, elevation changes and over 80 bunkers to challenge the most experienced of golfers.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, David Leadbetter Academy, Putting Green, Short Game Facilities, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7063 • 6690 • 6273 • 5764 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

5

471

10

5

465

2

4

429

11

4

426

3

3

182

12

3

199

4

4

400

13

4

372

5

4

362

14

5

550

6

4

412

15

4

363

7

3

178

16

5

562

8

4

372

17

3

163

9

4

352

18

4

432

Greens and tees meet elite USGA performance standards and ensure all year round play. Short game facilities including bunker play, chipping and putting greens as well as an extensive driving range allows players to master their game.

The Wellington Course offers a magnificent test of golf and those who triumph follow in the footsteps of great professionals including Seve Ballesteros, Colin Montgomerie, Padraig Harrington and Justin Rose who have all played at Wynyard Golf Club Signature Hole: Hole 14, Par 5, 550 yards (White Tee) One of the finest par 5 holes. The drive must avoid bunkers down the right flank and too far left provides numerous problems. The green is protected by one of the most challenging bunkers and provides a real test of skill.

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Allendale Tel: 01434 683115 www.allendale-golf.co.uk

Bishop Auckland Tel: 01388 661618 www.bagc.co.uk

Durham City Tel: 0191 386 4434 www.durhamcitygolfclub.co.uk

Alnmouth Tel: 01665 830922 www.alnmouthgolfclub.com

Blackwell Grange Tel: 01325 464458 www.blackwellgrangegolf.com

Eaglescliffe Tel: 01642 780238 www.eaglescliffegolfclub.co.uk

Alnmouth Village Tel: 01665 830370 www.alnmouthvillagegolfclub.co.uk

Blyth Telephone: 01670 540110 www.blythgolf.co.uk

Elemore Tel: 0191 517 3057 www.elemore.co.uk

Alnwick Tel: 01665 602499 www.alnwickgolfclub.co.uk

Boldon Tel: 0191 536 5360 www.boldongolfclub.co.uk

Garesfield Tel: 01207 561309 www.garesfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Arcot Hall Tel: 01912 362794 www.arcothall.co.uk

Brancepeth Castle Tel: 0191 378 0075 www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk

George Washington Tel: 0191 417 8346 www.georgewashington.co.uk

Bamburgh Castle Tel: 01668 214321 www.bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk

Burgham Park Tel: 01670 787898 www.burghampark.co.uk

Gosforth Tel: 0191 285 3495 www.gosforthgolfclub.co.uk

Barnard Castle Tel: 01833 638355 www.barnardcastlegolfclub.org

Castle Eden Tel: 01429 836510 castleedengolfclub.co.uk

Hall Garth Tel: 01325 300400 www.hallgarthdarlington.co.uk

Beamish Park Tel: 0191 370 2937 www.beamishgolf.co.uk

Chester-le-Street Tel: 0191 388 3218 www.clsgolfclub.co.uk

Haltwhistle Tel: 01434 320708 www.haltwhistlegolf.co.uk

Backworth Tel: 0191 268 8815 www.backworthminers.co.uk

City of Newcastle Tel: 0191 285 1775 www.cityofnewcastlegolfclub.com

Hartlepool Tel: 01429 274398 www.hartlepoolgolfclub.co.uk

Bedlingtonshire Tel: 01670 822457 www.bedlingtongolfclub.com

Close House Tel: 01661 852953 www.closehouse.co.uk

Hexham Tel: 01434 603072 www.hexhamgolf.co.uk

Belford Tel: 01668 213433 www.thebelford.com

Consett & District Tel: 01207 505060 www.consettgolf.freeuk.com

High Throston Tel: 01429 268071 Website n/a

Bellingham Tel: 01434 220530 www.bellinghamgolfclub.com

Crook Tel: 01388 762429 ldsite.co.uk/crookgolfclub.co.uk

Hobson Tel: 01207 271605 www.hobsongolfclub.co.uk

Berwick-upon-Tweed Tel: 01289 387256 www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk

De Vere Slaley Hall Tel: 01434 673350 www.devere.co.uk/our-locations/slaley-hall/golf

Houghton-le-Spring Tel: 0191 584 0048 www.houghtongolfclub.co.uk

Billingham Tel: 01642 533816 www.billinghamgolfclub

Dinsdale Spa Tel: 01325 332297 www.dinsdalespagolfclub.co.uk

Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy Tel: 01642 767537 www. InglebyBarwickGolfAcademy.co.uk

Birtley Tel: 0191 410 2207 www.bietleyportobellogolfclub.co.uk

Dunstanburgh Castle Tel: 01665 576562 www.dunstanburgh.com

Knotty Hill Tel: 01740 620320 www.knottyhill.com

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Longhirst Hall Tel: 01670 791562 www.longhirstgolf.co.uk

Ravensworth Tel: 0191 487 6014 www.ravensworthgolfclub.co.uk

The Northumberland Tel: 0191 236 2036 www.thengc.co.uk

Macdonald Linden Hall Tel: 01670 500011 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/lindenhall/golf

Rockliffe Hall, Hotel - Golf - Spa Tel: 01325 729999 www.rockliffehall.com

Tynemouth Tel: 0191 257 4578 www.tynemouthgolfclub.com

Magdalene Fields Tel: 01289 306130 www.magdalene-fields.co.uk

Roseberry Grange Tel: 0191 370 2047 Website n/a

Tyneside Tel: 0191 413 2742 www.tynesidegolfclub.co.uk

Matfen Hall Tel: 01661 886400 www.matfenhallgolf.co.uk

Rothbury Tel: 01669 621271 www.rothburygolfclub.com

Tynedale Tel: 01434 608154 www.tynedalegolfclub.co.uk

Morpeth Tel: 01670 504942 www.morpethgolf.co.uk

Ryton Tel: 0191 413 1642 www.rytongolfclub.co.uk

Wallsend Tel: 0191 262 1973 www.centurionparkwallsend.co.uk

Mount Oswald Manor Tel: 0191 286 7527 www.mountoswald.co.uk

Seahouses Tel: 01665 720794 www.seahousesgolf.co.uk

Warkworth Tel: 01665 711596 www.warkworthgolfclub.com

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Tel: 01670 817344 www.newbiggingolfclub.co.uk

Seaham Tel: 0191 581 1268 www.seahamgolfclub.co.uk

Wearside Tel: 0191 534 2518 www.wearsidegolfclub.co.uk

Newcastle United Tel: 0191 286 9998 www.newcastleunitedgolfclub.co.uk

Seaton Carew Tel: 01429 296496 www.seatoncarewgolfclub.co.uk

Westerhope Tel: 0191 286 7636 www.westerhopegolfclub.com

Norton Tel: 01642 676385 Website n/a

Sharpley Golf Club Tel: 07789 220 505 www.sharpleygolf.co.uk

Whickham Tel: 0191 488 1576 www.whickhamgolfclub.co.uk

Oak Leaf Tel: 01325 316040 Website n/a

South Moor Tel: 01207 232848 www.southmoorgc.co.uk

Whitburn Tel: 0191 529 4944 www.golf-whitburn.co.uk

Parklands Tel: 0191 236 4480 www.parklandsgolf.co.uk

South Shields Tel: 0191 456 8942 www.ssgc.co.uk

Whitley Bay Tel: 0191 252 0180 www.whitleybaygolfclub.co.uk

Percy Wood Tel: 01670 787010 www.percywood.co.uk

Stocksfield Tel: 01661 843041 www.stocksfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Wooler Tel: 01668 281631 www.woolergolf.co.uk

Ponteland Tel: 01661 822689 www.pontgolfclub.co.uk

Stressholme Tel: 01325 461002 www.darlington.gov.uk

The Wynyard Golf Club Tel: 01740 644399 www.wynyardgolfclub.co.uk

Prudhoe Tel: 01661 836188 www.prudhoegolfclub.co.uk

Teesside Tel: 01642 616516 www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/teesside

Woodham Tel: 01325 320574 www.woodhamgolfandcountryclub.co.uk

Ramside Hall Tel: 0191 286 9514 www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk

The Darlington Tel: 01325 355324 www.darlington-gc.co.uk

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Bracken Ghyll Open Events 2012 4 Ladies’ Team Stableford Open, Friday 15th June: £42 per team Mixed Open Pairs Stableford, Friday 6th July: £25/pair Seniors Open Pairs Stableford, Monday 9th July: £25/pair Men’s Open Pairs Stableford, Saturday 25th August: £25/pair Seniors Open Pairs Stableford, Thursday 20th September: £25/pair

2012 Open Competitions

Excellent prizes and quality catering!

For more information visit www.brackenghyll.co.uk.

Or email office@brackenghyll.co.uk or call 01943 831207 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS £12 per head to enter (£24 per pair & £48 per team)

Advertise your open days in our Summer Edition.

Only £75 for a 1/4 page

May 28th Senior Am-Am June 20th Ladies Pairs July 13th Mixed Pairs August 8th Ladies Am-Am August 24th Mixed Am-Am September 5th Seniors Pairs Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate Flamborough Road, Marton,, Bridlington, Y015 1DW Telephone: 01262 401584. Email: bridlington@pureleisuregroup.com www.bridlington-links.co.uk

Contact Dennis Chadwick-Rayner: 07795 182 359 dcr@golfguidepublications.com or Robin Snook: 07789 484 367 robin@golfguidepublications.com

Halifax West End Golf Club Open Events 2012

May 6th - Rabbits Open 4BBB - £25 per pair May 8th - Ladies Open 4BBB - £16 per pair May 24th - Seniors Open 4BBB - £24 per pair

2012 Open Competitions 25/06/2012

Corporate Team Open

£200 per team

03/07/2012

Team Open

£50 per team

12/07/2012

Senior Pairs Open

£28 per pair

12/07/2012

Seniors Mixed Pairs Open

£28 per couple

06/08/2012

Pro-Am

£250 per team

15/08/2012

Ladies Pairs Open

£28 per pair

28/08/2012

Junior Open

£10 per person

Cookridge Hall Golf Club Ltd, Cookridge Lane, Leeds, LS16 7NL Telephone: 0113 230 0641 - info@cookridgehall.co.uk www.cookridgehall.co.uk

Open Week June 30th - Men’s Open 4BBB - £24 per pair July 1st - Mixed Team AM AM AM - £30 per team July 3rd - Ladies Open 4BBB - £20 per pair July 4th - Seniors Open 4BBB - £24 per pair July 5th - Mixed Open 4BBB - £20 per pair July 6th - West End Trophy (36 Hole Ind. Stokeplay) - £24 per person August 26th - Mixed AM AM AM AM - £40 per team August 28th - Ladies AM AM AM AM - £40 per team Discounts are available for multiple bookings and for large group bookings.

Application forms will be available on www.westendgc.co.uk The Halifax West End Golf Club Paddock Lane, Highroad Well, Halifax , HX2 0NT Telephone: 01422 341878

Kirkbymoorside G olf C l u b

2012 HORSFORTH GOLF CLUB OPEN COMPETITIONS Thursday - 07/06/2012 - Senior Mixed Pairs Open - £35 per couple Sunday - 17/06/2012 - Rabbits Pairs Open - £25 per couple Saturday - 23/06/2012 - Gents Pairs Open - £35 per couple Sunday - 24/06/2012 - Mixed Team Open - £35 per couple Friday - 29/06/2012 - Club Charity AM-AM - £150 per team Monday - 02/07/2012 - Senior Men Pairs Open - £35 per couple Thursday - 02/08/2012 - Ladies Team Open - £40 per team Sunday - 02/09/2012 - Junior Open - £10 per person Thursday - 20/09/2012 - Senior Men Pairs Open - £35 per couple Horsforth Golf Club, Layton Rise, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5EX Telephone: 0113 258 6819. Email: secretary@horsforthgolfclub.co.uk www.horsforthgolfclub.co.uk

Winter Specials November to March

Coffee and bacon roll 18 holes and soup and sandwiches

£23 Kirkbymoorside Golf Club Manor Vale, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EG Call: 01751 431525 or visit: www.kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk

Knaresborough Golf Club Open Competitions 2012 2012 Open Days Monday 14th May – Spring Seniors Open, 4 ball betterball, £30 per pair Saturday 26th May – Rabbits Open, 4 ball betterball, £24 per pair Sunday 10th June – Mixed Open, 4 ball betterball, £30 per pair Saturday 23rd June – Men’s Open, 4 ball betterball, £32 per pair Wednesday 4th July – Am-Am, Team of 4, £140 per team Friday 27th July – Ladies Open, 4 ball betterball, £25 per pair Thursday 23rd August – Summer Seniors Open, 4BBB, £30 per pair Thursday 6th September – Ladies Am-Am, Team of 4, £44 per team

For further details or to book, please contact the Club Office on 01423 862690 ext.1 or visit our website www.knaresboroughgolfclub.co.uk

Mixed Open – Sunday 6th May 4 ball betterball - £34 per couple Wilkinson Sword (Juniors) – Sunday 1st July Cobble Hall Past Masters – Monday 2nd July 4 ball betterball seniors (over 55) - £34 per couple Ladies AM – AM –Thursday 19th July 4 ladies, £60 per team Cobble Hall Scratch – Wednesday 25th July 36 hole strokeplay (hcp 7 and under)- £25 per player Leeds Amateur Cup Centenary Competition – Wed. 1st August 36 hole strokeplay (hcp 10 and under) - £35 per player Cobble Hall Autumn Seniors – Monday 3rd September 4 ball betterball stableford - £34 per couple Visit www.leedsgolfclub.co.uk for further details and booking forms

RIPON CITY GOLF CLUB

OPEN COMPETITIONS FOR 2012

Moor Allerton 2012 Open Competitions

23 April - MENS AM AM - 4 Man team - £60 per team (inc 2’s club)

10/05/2012 - Golf Guide Pairs Open - £70 per pair

19 May - MENS OPEN - 4BBB Stableford - £25 per pair

14/05/2012 - Senior Pairs Open - £50 per pair 25/06/2012 - Gents Pairs Open - £50 per pair

17 May - SENIORS OPEN - 4BBB Stableford - £24 per pair 18 May - LADIES TEAM - Teams of 3 - £30 per team 20 May - MIXED AM AM - Stableford - £40 per team (1 man and 1 lady to count) 2 July - MENS AM AM - 4 Man team - £60 per team (inc 2’s club) Aug 2 - SENIORS OPEN - 4BBB Stableford - £24 per pair

09/07/2012 - Mixed Pairs Open - £35 per couple

Aug 3 - LADIES TEXAS SCRAMBLE - (team of 4) - £40 per team

27/07/2012 - Amateur Classic - £30 per person

Aug 4 - MENS OPEN - 4BBB Stableford - £25 per pair

01/08/2012 - Ladies Team Open - £70 per team

Aug 5 - MIXED AM AM - Stableford - £40 per team (1 man and 1 lady to count)

20/08/2012 - Rabbits Pairs Open - £30 per pair

Aug 19 - RABBITS - 4BBB Stableford - £25 per pair

29/08/2012 - Junior Open - £10 per person

Sep 14 - LADIES AM AM - Team of 4 - £40 per team

Call 0113 266 5209 Email james.whitaker@magc.co.uk or visit www.magc.co.uk to book online

Superb range of Society & Corporate package.

Great deals for new members. Please Contact the Secretary for details: secretary@riponcitygolfclub.com Full details from the club & the website www.riponcitygolfclub.com

Rotherham Golf Club

Established 1903

Settle Golf Club Settle. North Yorkshire

Arrangements for Winter 2011-12 Unforgettable 9 hole course which is never closed No temporary greens

Winter Green Fee £10 -Use Honesty Box Please2012 Open Competition Dates If you wish to enter the Open Competitions, please call the office or send the entry form to the Club.

May Seniors Open - 14th May 2012 June Seniors Open - 11th June 2012 July Seniors Open - 24th July 2012 Open Mixed - 8th July 2012

Clubhouse open by arrangement Ring John Lassey 01729 823593 A majestic setting in The Yorkshire Dales Check the web site:

www.settlegolfclub.co.uk 1 mile NW of Settle Centre off A65

Rotherham Golf Club Thrybergh Park, Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4NU Telephone: 0870 8636455. Email: manager@rotherhamgolfclub.com www.rotherhamgolfclub.com

SHIPLEY GOLF CLUB “A Mackenzie Classic” OPEN DAYS 2012 Sunday 27 May 2012 - Gentlemen’s Open 4 Ball Stableford, H/C limit 24 - £35 per couple Monday 18 June 2012 - Seniors’ Open (over 55’s) 4 Ball Medal - £35 per couple Thursday 14 June 2012 - Ladies Open AmAm Organised by the Ladies Section - £64 per team Sunday 22 July 2012 - Mixed Open 2 men, 2 ladies AmAm Team - £70 per team Wednesday 1 August 2012 - Ladies AmAmAmAm 4 lady Team Stableford - £64 per team Thursday 2 August 2012 - Seniors’ Open (over 55’s) 4 Ball Stableford - £35 per couple Wednesday 8 August 2012 - Junior Open Individual Medal - £7.50 each Wednesday 19 September 2012 - Seniors’ Open (over 55’s) 4 Ball Stableford - £35 per couple Sunday 23 September 2012 - Mixed Open 2 men, 2 ladies AmAm Team - £70 per team

The Shipley Golf Club, Beckfoot Lane, Bingley, BD16 1LX Tel: 01274 568 652. www.shipleygolfclub.com

“Hardest opening hole in Yorkshire” Peter Alliss

Sitwell Park 2012 Open Competitions Take on the challenge of our Alister Mackenzie designed course and enjoy the excellent food and welcome in our clubhouse.

Ladies AM-AM - Wednesday 6 June, 2012 Teams of four, 18-hole stableford, all prize winners must have an ‘active’ 2012 handicap certificate. £48 per team Mens Open Am-AM - Friday 15 June, 2012 Teams of four, 18-hole medal, three scores to count on Par 3’s all to count on the 18th. Handicap limit 24. £20 per player, includes a main course meal, tea/coffee Seniors Open 1 - Monday 2 July 2012 18-hole BB stableford, open to players of 55 years and over on the closing date of the competition. Handicap limit: 24 – three-quarter allowance £21 per player, includes a main meal, tea/coffee Ladies Open Am-Am - Wednesay 1 August, 2012 Teams of four, 18-hole medal, all prize winners must have an ‘active’ 2012 handicap certificate. £48 per team Seniors Open 2 - Monday 20 August 2012 18-hole BB stableford, open to players of 55 years and over on the closing date of the competition. Handicap limit: 24 – three-quarter allowance Note: shotgun start at 11am. £21 per player, includes a main meal, tea/coffee Open Mixed AM-AM, 18 June 2012 18-hole stableford, handicap limit gents 24, ladies 30; best ladies and gent’s score to count at each hole.. £20 per player, includes a main course meal, tea/coffee Open Mixed AM-AM, Monday 13 August 2012 18-hole stableford, handicap limit gents 24, ladies 30; best ladies and gent’s score to count at each hole. £20 per player, includes a main course meal, tea/coffee Ladies Tri-Am, Monday 8 October, 2012 Teams of three, 18-hole stableford, all prize winners must have an ‘active’ 2012 handicap certificate. £30 per team Tel: 01709 541046. Email: secretary@sitwellgolf.co.uk. www.sitwellgolf.co.uk

Tankersley PARK 2012 Open Days Ladies AM-AM - Tuesday 8th May Gents Senior Open - Thursday 14th June Mixed Greensome - Sunday 8th July Senior Team AM-AM - Thursday 16th August Ladies AM-AM - Tuesday 18th September

Park Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4LG. Telephone: 0114 2468247 secretary@tpgc.freeserve.co.uk • www.tankersleyparkgolfclub.org.uk

The Oaks 2012 Opens 01/03/2012 Team Open Shotgun 08/03/2012 Team Open Shotgun 15/03/2012 Team Open Shotgun 22/03/2012 Team Open Shotgun 29/03/2012 Team Open Shotgun 05/04/2012 Team Open Shotgun 12/04/2012 Team Open Shotgun 19/04/2012 Team Open Shotgun 21/05/2012 Pro-Am 05/07/2012 Mixed Pairs Open 19/07/2012 Ladies Team Open 06/08/2012 Junior Pro-Am 14/08/2012 Senior Pairs Open 22/08/2011 Junior Open 04/10/2012 Team Open

£120 per team £120 per team £120 per team £120 per team £120 per team £120 per team £120 per team £120 per team £210 per team £72 per couple £120 per team £45 per team £60 per pair £15 pp inc. 2 course meal £120 per team

The Oaks Golf Club, Aughton Common, Aughton, York, YO42 4PW Telephone: 01757 288577. www.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk

Woodhall Hills Open Events in 2012 Wetherby Golf Club 2012 Openss

LADIES MIXED OPEN Sunday 24th June. Tee-off times: 10.00am-3.30pm £60.00/team. Teams of 4, 2 to count ¾ Handicap Limit Men 24 Ladies 32

11th June 2012 SENIORS OPEN DAY age 55 and over £34 per pair

OVER 55’s GENTS SENIOR OPEN Thursday 16th August. Tee-off times: 9.30am-2.30pm £22.00/couple 4BBB Stableford ¾ Handicap Limit 24

16th July 2012 LADIES OPEN DAY AM-AM £60 per team

LADIES OPEN AM-AM Thursday 2nd August Stableford £50.00/Team of 4, ¾ Handicap Limit 36

2nd September 2012 RABBITS OPEN DAY

GENTS OPEN WEEKEND Saturday 22nd September. Tee-off times: 7.30am-2.30pm £24.00/couple 4BBB Stableford ¾ Handicap Limit 24

27th September 2012 SENIORS OPEN DAY age 55 and over £34 per pair 30th September 2012 MIXED OPEN DAY £35 per couple

Wetherby Golf Club, Linton Lane, Wetherby, LS22 4JF Telephone: 01937 580089 ext 1. Pro Shop: 01937 580089 ext 2 manager@wetherbygolfclub.co.uk - www.wetherbygolfclub.co.uk

GENTS 4 MAN TEAM OPEN WEEKEND Sunday 23rd September. Tee-off times: 8.00am-2.00pm £50.00/team Stableford ¾ Handicap Limit 24

To confirm your booking visit our website under Open Events 2012 and complete the form, or call the Secretary on 0113 255 4594 or the Golf Manager on 0113 256 2857

BISHOP AUCKLAND GOLF CLUB 2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS THURS, JUNE 7th - SENIOR MENS OPEN PAIRS 4BBB - STABLEFORD - H/C LIMIT: 20 - £16 / PAIR MON, JUNE 11th - LADIES OPEN 4BBB - STABLEFORD - H/C LIMIT: 30 - £12 / PAIR MON, JULY 2nd - SENIORS MIXED OPEN GREENSOME / STABLEFORD - H/C LIMIT: MEN 20. LADIES 30 - £15 / PAIR

WED, JULY 11th - GENTS MIDWEEK OPEN 4BBB - H/C LIMIT: 18 - £20 / PAIR FRI, AUGUST 17th - JUNIORS Under 21 on 1st Jan. 2012 STABLEFORD - H/C LIMIT: 28 Boys. 36 Girls - £4 EACH

Blyth Golf Club Opens 2011-2012

SAT, AUGUST 18th - GENTS PAIRS OPEN 4BBB - H/C LIMIT: 18 - £20 / PAIR

MON, SEPTEMBER 10th - LADIES AM-AM TEAM OF FOUR - H/C LIMIT: 30 - £36 / TEAM

Wednesday 9th November 2011 - Winter Open Team Event (4 Person Team) Tuesday 27th December 2011 - Winter Open Team Event (4 P.T.) Wednesday 28th March 2012 - Winter Open Team Event (4 P.T.) Monday 4th June 2012 - Mixed Open (Bank Holiday) Monday 4th June 2012 - Diamond Jubilee Texas Scramble Open (4 P.T.) Tuesday 5th June (Bank Holiday) Diamond Jubilee - Texas Scramble (4 P.T.) Wednesday 7th July 2012 - Seniors Mixed Open Friday 3rd August 2012 - Ladies Open Saturday 18th August 2012 - Gents Open Saturday 1st September 2012 - Ladies Open Texas Thursday 6th September 2012 - Seniors Open

Please send entries with entry fee, preferred starting time and handicap to the Secretary at Bishop Auckland Golf Club, High Plains, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 8DL. Tel No 01388 661618 (extension 2).

All enquiries to John Hall Club Manager 01670 540110 clubmanager@blythgolf.co.uk

MON , AUGUST 27th - MIXED OPEN GREENSOME/STABLEFORD - H/C LIMIT: MEN 18. LADIES 30 - £16 / PAIR THURS, AUGUST 30th - SENIOR MENS OPEN PAIRS 4BBB - STABLEFORD - H/C LIMIT: 20 - £16 / PAIR SAT, SEPTEMBER 1st - MEN’S SCRATCH OPEN 36 HOLE STROKE - H/C LIMIT: 6 - £20 EACH

2012 OPENS Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa Sunday 18th March 2012 - Start of Season Open - 4BBB - £20 a pair includes Bacon roll Monday 9th April - Mens Single Stableford Open - £10 per person Monday 14th May - Mens 4BBB Open - £10 per person Thursday 21st June - Texas Scramble Evening - £40 per team includes buffet Tuesday 3rd July - Ladies Open - 4BBB £15 per team Monday 9th July - Mens Single Stableford Open - £10 per person Monday 13th August - Mens Powerplay Open - £10 per person After 3pm Monday 10th September - Mens 4BBB Open - £20 per pair To enter please call the pro shop on 0191 417 8346

Great Value Memberships Available.

February 2012 to April 2013.

Only

£525.

Morpeth Golf Club A MUST PLAY COURSE WHILE STAYING IN NORTHUMBERLAND

14 months for the price of 12.

Winter green fees for individuals and societies. Until March 2012.

£15.

Near Felton Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9QP Tel: 01670 787898 Fax: 01670 787164 email: info@burghampark.co.uk www.burghampark.co.uk

A traditional Northumbrian parklands course designed in 1906 by six times Open winner Harry Vardon.

A true test of golf on a mature picturesque course. www.morpethgolf.co.uk Contact Terry@morpethgolf.co.uk

Felmoor Park Eshottheugh, Felton, Morpeth Northumberland, NE65 9QH Free Phone: 0800 680 0204

Winter Golf Breaks

2 Rounds of Golf & 2 Nights Stay £50 per head Weekday - £75 per head Weekends (based on 4 people sharing)

Playing 2 Great Courses: Burgham Park & Morpeth Golf Club

www.northumberlandluxurylogcabins.co.uk Please email: wendytempleman@yahoo.co.uk Quote reference NE when making enquiries

To book your Luxury Golf Break FREE PHONE: 0800 680 0204

A traditional parkland course with outstanding views of the North and South Tyne valleys and greens that are regularly amongst the best in the County. A tough enough test of golf to regularly host County events yet enjoyable for golfers of all standards.

Visitors, Societies and Corporate bookings welcome.

Open Competitions for 2012 Fri 4th May - Senior Men’s Open 4BBB Stableford Tue 8th May - Ladies’ Open Team Event Sat 16th June - Men’s Open 4BBB Stableford - FULL Wed 25th July - Senior Men’s Open 4BBB Stableford - FULL Sun 5th August - Mixed Open 4BBB Stableford Tue 14th August - Ladies’ Open Am-Am Fri 24th August - Youth Open Strokeplay

Friday May 11th 2012 Captains Charity Lifeboat Day - Singles Stableford £15 Per Person (Meal Included) Sunday 10th June 2012 Newbiggin Silver Tankard (Sponsored By Mammoet) Men’s 36 Hole Scratch Open - £25.00 Thursday July 19th 2012 Senior Gents Open - Format 4 Ball Better Ball £16 Per Pair Sunday 29th July 2012 Mixed Pairs Open 2012 - 18 Hole Greensomes £15 Per Couple. (Plus £2 Optional Sweep) Wednesday 15th August 2012 2012 Ladies Open - 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford £15 Per Pair

The Northumberland Golf Club

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course from 2013-2017

2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS Thursday 7 June 2012 Seniors’ Summer Open - 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford Sunday 29 July 2012 Men’s Open - 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford Monday 3 September 2012 Seniors’ Autumn Open - 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford Thursday 13 September 2012 Pro-Am Competition - Best Two Net Medal

Newbiggin Golf Club, Prospect Place, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6DW Telephone: 01670 817344. Email: info@newbiggingolfclub.co.uk www.newbiggingolfclub.co.uk

Sunday 23 September 2012 Mixed Foursomes Open - Stableford For further information please contact the Secretary on 0191 2362498 or sec@thengc.co.uk. Visit: www.thengc.co.uk

Ramside Golf Club 2012 Opens 18th March- Out of winter Mens team of 4 14th May- Seniors Open Pairs 20th May- Parent and Offspring Open 11th June- Ladies Team Of Four Open 18th June- Senior Team Of Four Open 23rd June- Mens Team Of Four Open 9th July- Seniors Open Team Of Four 23rd July- Ladies BetterBall Open 28th July- Mixed Open 20th August- Ladies Team Of Four Open 21st August- Junior Open 23rd August- Seniors Team Of Four 26th August- Mens Open 10th September- Seniors Open Pairs

Big Value Monday from £14 per person based on a fourball

Ramside Hall Hotel, Carrville, Durham. DH1 1TD (0191) 3869514. jill.henry@ramsidehallhotel.co.uk

Sharpley Golf - Country Golf Course Seaton,Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0NP Telephone: 0191 513 1100 . Email: info@sharpleygolf.co.uk www.sharpleygolf.co.uk

Playing off grass tees and all year round USGA true greens

Wynyard Golf Club 2012 Open Days Whickham Golf Club Opens 2012 Thursday 3rd May 2012 - LADIES OPEN 4BBB Stableford - Entry £14 per pair Sunday 10th June 2012 - MEN’S OPEN PAIRS 4BBB Stableford - Entry £24 per pair Tuesday 19th June 2012 - SENIOR Over 60’s OPEN JUNE PAIRS 4BBB Stableford - Entry £18 per pair Monday 2nd July 2012 - MEN’S Over 55’s OPEN PAIRS 4BBB Stableford - Entry £18 per pair

Sat 19th May 2012 - Texas Scramble Open £80 per team of 4

Monday 6th August 2012 - JUNIOR SINGLES OPEN 18 Holes Singles Strokeplay - Entry £5 per person

Sat 23rd June 2012 - Gents Open £35 per pair

Sunday 19th August 2012 - MIXED OPEN GREENSOME 18 Holes Greensome Stableford - Entry £16 per pair

Thurs 2nd August 2012 - Senior Open £25 per pair

Tues. 4th Sept. 2012 - SENIOR OPEN Over 60’s SEPTEMBER PAIRS 18 Holes 4BBB Stableford - Entry £18 per pair

Thurs 23rd August 2012 - Mixed Open £25 per pair

Thursday 6th September 2012 - LADIES TEAM OPEN Team of Four, Stableford - Entry £24 per team

Sat 8th September 2012 - 4BBB Open £80 per team of 4

Contact us for full details.

Golf Shop: 0191 488 8591 - Office: 0191 488 1576 Visit: www.whickhamgolfclub.co.uk

Please contact the Professional Shop on 01740 644399 ext 22 to book your space