Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide Issue 10

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Directions for locating the regions best golf courses and their current seasonal offers

Featured Course Goswick Links, a James Braid masterpiece in Northumberland

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006 News & Features 030 North Yorkshire 046 West Yorkshire 066 East Yorks & Humberside 074 South Yorkshire 082 North East 110 Costa del Sol

Welcome to The Golf Guide 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, Yorkshire & North East and more recently the South Central Golf Guide.

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.

The Guide is split into five areas; North, West, South, East Yorkshire & Humberside and the North East. These areas are color 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.

So how does the Guide work? At the bottom of each golf course page is the club’s spring offer or website details - some of these offers are exclusive to Golf Guide readers.

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Goswick Links Course Guide A James Braid masterpiece widely acknowledged as a truly classic Northumberland links Golf course, so much so, that the R&A chose Goswick as a regional qualifier for the Open Championship for five years from 2008. A traditional Northumberland seaside Golf links open virtually 365 days per year, in winter guests play to original greens from dedicated grass winter tees.

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Contact Details Goswick Links Golf Club Beal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland, TD15 2RW Telephone: 01289 387256 Club Pro: 01289 387380 goswickgc@btconnect.com www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk

Hole 1 - Copse Corner 392 yards Par 4 Stroke index 9 The opening hole runs eastwards to the sea. The copse is one of the few groups of trees on the course, and lies at the elbow of a left to right dog-leg.The second shot is to an elevated green guarded by a mound and bunker on the front left side.

Hole 2 - Crater 163 yards Par 3 Stroke Index 17 North facing, this short hole requires a shot to clear the large grassy depression in front of the green which gives the hole its name. Only one

greenside bunker on the back left is there to catch the pulled shot.

Hole 3 - Sheiling 437 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 13 From an elevated tee this hole requires a drive close to a bunker and mound before turning right towards the green which has a front right greenside bunker and a grassy dell which gathers the off-line approach to the left side.

Hole 4 - Stile 545 yards Par 5 Stroke index 5 A strong par 5, there are bunkers on the right

side to catch the errant drive, playing your second shot to the left of the fairway affords the best line into this small and narrow green.

The stile is no longer present. A fence used to cross the course at this point.

Hole 5 - Pennicks Way 418 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 1 Named after Frank Pennick golf architect who modified the course, this par 4 plays longer than its yardage as it turns slightly left uphill after the drive, towards a green that slopes from front to back and has a narrow entrance.

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Hole 6 - Cocklaw 528 yards Par 5 Stroke Index 15 There is an out-of-bounds fence that runs along the right side, and the fairway tends to throw the drive to the rough on the left . The second shot has to avoid two fairway before the approach shot to an elevated green, bunkered on the left and out-of-bounds behind & right.

Hole 7 - Valley 388 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 7 There is a high ridge right of this fairway with

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often fierce rough to avoid and a smaller ridge on the left side. The green is elevated and well guarded by a large mound front left, and four bunkers on the left side. The green is on two levels and longer than you might think.

Hole 8 - Cheswick 421 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 3 Named after the farm just north of the hole.

Driving to the right hand side gives you the best approach to this hole.Aim for the right hand side of the green with your second shot.

Hole 9 - Cheviot View 199 yards, Par 3 Stroke Index 11 Looking towards the cheviots, this par 3 has out-of-bounds down the right along with a copse of trees. There are three greenside bunkers and small mounds around the left of the green.

Hole 10 - Langwhang 421 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 2 The drive has to avoid a left side fairway bunker, and the approach must carry a bunker well short of the green, which encroaches from the right. A

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Hole 13 - Lough 200 yards Par 3 Stroke Index 16 From an elevated tee you can just see the small river which gives its name to the hole. The green rises from front to back and is protected by bunkers on both sides. Additionally there is a crossbunker short of the green which needs to be carried to reach the putting surface.

Hole 14 - Dune 393 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 4 There is one fairway bunker on the right side, and the fairway turns slightly right and uphill to a green lying at the base of the dunes which is largely hidden from the drive. Watch out for a small pot bunker at the front left of the green.

Hole 15 - Bide A Wee 150 yds Par 3 Stroke Index 14 Elevated Tee to a bowl shaped green which is protected by five bunkers. A shot that is too strong will go into a grassy depression three feet below the green at the back.

Hole 16 - Dowie 431 yds Par 4 Stroke Index 12 Tee shot is fairly straightforward. There is a ridge that runs halfway accross the fairway from the right. Once past the ridge, the approach is relatively simple with only two bunkers protecting the green.

small bunker lies at the front left side. The green may be difficult to hold if the ground conditions are fiery.

Hole 11 - Goswick 559 yards, Par 5 Stroke Index 8 Out of bounds down the right. A ridge lies at driving distance running lengthwise.

There is a crossbunker about 70 yards from the green. and three further bunkers, one just short and left, and two at the green.

Hole 12 - Pilgrims Way 367 yards Par 4 Stroke Index 6 In the distance is the Holy Island but your concern is to drive to a fairway which lies obliquely to the tee, and lies on a bank beyond a drainage ditch.

The green is hidden by a ridge, and unless your ball lies on the extreme left of the fairway, not too far from the green, you face a blind second shot. There are no bunkers on this hole.

Hole 17 - Stonehenge 522 yds Par 5 Stroke Index 10 Three deep crossbunkers await the big hitters at 300 yards. The green lies behind a gravel road.

Three greenside and two fairway bunkers need to be avoided on your approach shot.

Hole 18 - Westward Ho 269 yds Par 4 Stroke Index 18 A short par 4 where your tee shot should leave you with a relatively short shot to the green.

Cross bunkers just short make it difficult to hit with your drive and a further 4 bunkers protect the green.

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Callaway Golf FT Optiforce Callaway Golf has introduced two innovative products designed to to maximise clubhead speed and increase ball speed for distance gains, its FT Optiforce™ Driver and Fairway Woods.

The new clubs debut several new and systematically-designed technologies to help increase a golfer’s clubhead speed, ball speed and thus overall distance. The FT Optiforce Driver will – in a first from Callaway – offer loft and lie adjustability to optimise launch conditions. In a distinct approach, Callaway is launching two variations of the FT Optiforce Driver clubhead to help golfers find their optimal performance.

“Callaway has always placed the golfer’s performance first when developing clubs and we feel strongly that one club head does not fit all golfers,” said Dr. Alan Hocknell, SVP, Research & Development, Callaway Golf. “Players using an 8.5-degree driver are fundamentally different than players using 12.5-degrees of loft, so with the FT Optiforce Driver we have optimised each of the two available heads -- the 440cc and the 460cc – and adjusted critical elements like size, weight, centre of gravity position,

moment of inertia and others so that golfers have the best chance to optimise their launch conditions for better total performance.”

The four primary technologies that merge to generate the speed and performance advantages of Callaway’s new drivers are outlined below: Aerodynamic Efficiency The FT Optiforce driver was born from an aggressively aerodynamic prototype that Callaway tested while exploring the complex variations in aerodynamic flow during a driver’s entire downswing. As a result, the FT Optiforce driver – based on its shape and construction - is tops among the fastest and most aerodynamically efficient driver Callaway has ever brought to market, leading to increases in clubhead speed. The FT Optiforce has been measured with 23 percent less drag than a conventionally shaped driver.*

Fast Configuration Also contributing to advances in clubhead speed is the overall configuration of the driver, including the use of lightweight Forged Composite™ in the crown and two stock shaft offerings that can enhance a golfer’s ability to deliver the club to the ball faster. The primary stock shaft is a 43-gram Project X Velocity shaft, the lightest shaft Callaway has ever included in a standard driver offering. The secondary stock shaft is a 62-gram Mitsubishi Diamana S+. The overall construction of the new driver is under 300 grams.

Advanced OptiFit Adjustability The FT Optiforce Driver will debut an innovative loft and lie adjustability solution. The driver features an Advanced OptiFit® Hosel that allows players to adjust the driver’s loft 1-degree down or 1- or 2-degrees up. The loft setting helps golfers adjust their launch

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angle and amount of backspin, while the lie -- selected with the neutral or draw settings also contained within the hosel -- will help golfers adjust side angle and sidespin. Coupled with the differences in the 440cc and 460cc heads, golfers of all abilities can use the simple adjustability solution in the FT Optiforce to find their optimal launch conditions and ball flight.

Speed Frame Face Technology The additional clubhead speed in FT Optiforce generated by the aerodynamic shape and the overall configuration is then transferred to ball speed at impact with the driver face.

Implemented with much success in the other 2013 Callaway drivers, the Speed Frame Face Technology found in FT Optiforce distributes stress across the titanium face for a larger, more consistent sweet spot and increased ball speed.

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CG position and maximise MOI, which leads to optimised ball flight and forgiveness.

Also available this month, the full line-up of FT Optiforce Fairway Woods share similar construction to the wildly popular Callaway X Hot Fairway Woods, including the blazing ball speeds the woods have become known for. The key differentiator for this series of fairway woods, available as a 3-, 4- 5-, 7- and 9-wood, is the higher trajectory golfers are likely to experience.

“The FT Optiforce Fairways Woods are a powerful mix of the ball speeds of our X Hot Fairway woods and the trajectory of our RAZR Fit Xtreme Fairway Wood,” said Hocknell.

The new fairway woods have a Forged Speed Frame Face Cup made of high strength Carpenter 455 stainless steel that produces significantly hotter responses all across the

face. The optimised centre of gravity (CG) in the fairway wood, accomplished in part through a proprietary design called the Internal Standing Wave, delivers a higher launch with slightly more spin than the X Hot Fairway Wood, resulting in consistent distances from everywhere on the course -- the tee, fairway or rough. The FT Optiforce Fairway Woods have a higher MOI as well, which contributes to the forgiveness and consistency that make these clubs easy to hit.

The FT Optiforce Fairway Woods are also available with two stock shaft offerings, a 53-gram Project X Velocity shaft and a secondary Misubishi Diamana S+ shaft.

Callaway’s new FT Optiforce Drivers will be available from 12th July across Europe for the following recommended retail prices: FT Optiforce Drivers: £329 FT Optiforce Fairway Woods: £179

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Charlotte’s sponsors

Charlotte Wild Diary

A roller coaster year is the way Charlotte describes her first year as a professional on the Access tour and LET tours.

The early season saw a few missed cuts in difficult weather conditions but this all changed in Paris at the Fourqeaux Golf Club when Charlotte finished tied second courtesy of a final round 67 that included 7 birdies, this earned Charlotte her biggest pay cheque to date as a professional made even better as the joint runner up was an Amateur who couldn’t collect the prize fund .

The performance in Paris earned Charlotte two starts on the main LET Tour, her first start was in the European Masters at The Buckinghamshire where she just missed out making the cut by two shots. Two weeks later at the Pilsen Masters in the Czech Republic Charlotte made her first cut on the main tour, another step forward in her golfing education.

Disappointment then followed in Sweden back on the Access Tour, after leading for

the first 2 rounds terrible weather and some bad luck meant a finish in 18th place!

Although disappointed Charlotte looked upon it as another learning curve and will use the experience in a positive way.

Six cuts made in a row has really boosted Charlottes confidence in her game, expectation is high and the maiden professional victory surely isn’t far away.

Charlotte’s main task now is to remain inside the top 20 on the Access Tour Order of Merit, that will mean she will avoid the first stage of Q School, with three events left and her game in good shape that looks well within her reach.

The Golf Guide wishes Charlotte the best of luck for the remaining events and every success in 2014 which we will be following with great interest.

WIN A CADDYCHARGER No carrying in and out of your home.

No draining your car battery.

Fully charged in under an hour and taking up little more room than a smartphone, Caddy Charger is the unique UK developed solution for all motor caddy users. Drive home from the golf course, however short the distance and return the following day with a fully-charged trolley battery.

There’s no need to remove from the car and Caddy Charger will not drain your car’s battery.

With its super-lightweight design, speed of charge and handy size, the Caddy Charger is a convenient solution for all golfers, particularly those with an eye on saving time and energy!

Caddy Charger is fast to charge and can be used worldwide. Ready in under an hour, it won’t overcharge and so is perfectly safe.

The Caddy Charger unit comes ready to use and is available in lead or lithium options and with an adapter for PowaKaddy if required.

Caddy Charger removes a huge inconvenience for golfers with electric caddies. Currently a caddy user is obliged to lift their (small but heavy duty) battery out of the car and into their house to be charged by mains electricity supply, either overnight or for a significant period of time.

Batteries are currently carried by being inserted into a bag with a carry handle. Play round after round of golf on consecutive days with all the charge you need for your caddy. Only remove the battery from your car when you need it to play.

- Charges your electric golf trolley battery without having to take it out of your car - The unit operates when the engine is running (or when the engine is turned off*), so will not effect or drain power from your car battery.

- Suitable for all types of golf trolley batteries - You’ll never arrive at a course with a flat trolley battery - Saves on your home power bill Note: This charger is available with Standard and Powakaddy Electric Trolley Adapter. Therefore please choose the right adapter for your battery.

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is email: competition@golfguidepublications.com with your full name and and answer the following question.

Where will the next Ryder Cup be held?

The competition closes on 31st December 2013, when a winner will be drawn at random and notified by email.

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Crown Golf Attracts women into golf at Ideal Home Show Leading golf club operator Crown Golf was looking to convince more women to give golf a try, at the Ideal Home Show At Christmas.

Its flyer ‘8 Reasons Why Women Should Play Golf’ was distributed at the show at Earls Court in London. The flyer invited women to visit a Crown Golf club for a free trial golf lesson called ‘Start To Play’, and directed them to fill in an enquiry form at a new website www.starttoplay.co.uk/womenandgolf.

Among the 8 Reasons identified by the company are Exercise, Socialising, Clothing, Learning & Competing and Travel.

“The average golfer can burn 1500 calories playing 18 holes of golf” said Hannah Baker, Crown Golf Marketing Manager. “That fact alone strikes a chord with many potential female golfers, and the health message is one of the two biggest draws we have in this sport. The other – golf’s social aspects – is the other most frequently-quoted reason why more and more women are taking up golf.

“Our flyer also talks how there are 35,000 golf courses to be discovered in the world;

about the great fashions which female golfers enjoy wearing; and also how the sporting aspects of golf can provide great satisfaction, among other things.”

Although there are over 3,000 golf clubs in the UK, currently less than one in seven of the country’s golfers are female.

Jo Oliver, former Ladies European Tour player and currently PGA Professional at Chesfield Downs G&CC in Hertfordshire, says: “There are millions of potential female golfers out there, waiting to be inspired. It works best when a small group of friends starts learning to play golf together - that creates good momentum and they spur each other on to improve. Like riding a bike or swimming, hitting a golf ball is a skill for life which you never forget, and I have taught women as old as 84, and as young as six here at the club.

Most Crown Golf clubs have a higher-thanaverage percentage of lady members; some clubs such as Milford and St Mellion have a female membership of almost 25%, approaching twice the national average. At

other clubs such as Mill Green, Chesfield Downs, Batchworth Park and South Winchester, almost one in five members are female.

Crown Golf Lady Captains Linda Miles, Elaine Marshall and Linda Clark give revealing insights into why they think their club attracts a high number of female golfers.

“People can sense the atmosphere as soon as they walk into a club” said Linda Clark, 2013 Lady Captain at Mill Green GC. “People hear that our club is genuinely friendly and barrier-free, and they come to investigate.

“Our female members appreciate the number of events we run for them” says 2013 St Mellion International Resort Lady Captain, Elaine Marshall. “We have a very active ladies’ calendar, from social 9-holers to the big events. We hold ladies’ events at the weekends too, as many of our members have full-time jobs. Our new Pro, Jason Avery, has been very proactive and successful in helping our ladies lower their handicaps, and we make sure that our communications to female members are regular and comprehensive.”

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Sychnant Pass Country House Sychnant Pass Country House has some of the most dramatic landscape in Wales right on its doorstep and is situated within easy reach of town and country, mountain top and seaside, moorland and estuary.

Set in three acres of landscaped gardens on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Framed by some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery Wales has to offer, our privately owned country house has the feel of a remote rural hideaway and yet is just a short drive from the main A55 making it easily accessible all year round.

Rooms Our 12 double bedrooms are named after traditional Welsh hymn tunes. All have ensuite bathing facilities and come equipped with combinations of roll-top baths, whirlpool baths, corner baths, single and double showers to suit all tastes. One of our rooms has its own private hot tub.

Four rooms can be configured to twin beds, two are four-posters and our superior suite, Cwm Rhondda, has an enormous Emperor bed.

All the rooms have tea and coffee making facilities along with flatscreen digital television, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Restaurant Sychnant Pass Country House restaurant offers fine dining to both residents and non-residents 7 days a week. The five course menu changes daily with food of the highest quality, locally sourced wherever possible and prepared by our award winning chef. Fully licensed, Sychnant Pass Country House boasts an impressive wine list.

Advance booking is essential.

Swimming Pool and Spa Sychnant Pass Country House has its own spa facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool with adjoining sauna, a gym equipped with cardiovascular equipment and a large outdoor hot tub which takes up to 8 people.

Dressing gowns and slippers are provided for use in the pool area, and male and female changing rooms with showers are also available, along with a wet room well-equipped for the less physically able. There are towels available for use in the spa area, hairdryers, lotions and potions for your use.

Golf We are just a short drive from several fine golf courses: 10 Minutes > Conwy Golf Club 10 minutes > Penmaenmawr Golf Club 15 minutes > North Wales Golf Club 20 minutes > Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club 40 Minutes > Holywell Golf Club Conwy Golf Club Rated by www.top100golfcourses.co.uk as the 6th best golf course in Wales, Conwy Golf Club has played host to a number of major tournaments and is the must play golf course on the North Wales coast. www.conwygolfclub.com Contact: Hugh Rees Phillips & Janet McLarty Sychnant Pass Country House Sychnant Pass Road Conwy, Gwynedd, Wales, LL32 8BJ Telephone: 01492 596868 info@sychnantpasscountryhouse.co.uk www. sychnantpasscountryhouse.co.uk

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Henrik Stenson Success boosts Ryder Cup hopes

Henrik Stenson almost doubled his career earnings on the US PGA Tour in one tournament in September, holding his nerve to become the first European winner of both the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup title. The 37 year old Swede, who had won just over $13,000,000 before arriving in Atlanta, carded a final round of 68 at East Lake to win by three shots from Jordan Spieth and Steve Stricker and claim the first prize of $1,400,000, plus a $10,000,000 FedEx Cup bonus.

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Pictured right: Henrik Stenson Plays TaylorMade SLDR Driver En Route to Winning Tour Championship by Coca-Cola and FedExCup

European Ryder Cup World Points List, having completed a remarkable renaissance over the past 12 months.

Stenson dropped as low as 230th in February 2012 as he struggled with his game and health, but after winning the South African Open Championship at the tail-end of the last season, his subsequent rise has been a meteoric one during the current campaign.

A share of third place in the Aberdeen asset Management Scottish Open was followed up by runner-up finishes in The Open Championship and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, third place in the US PGA Championship and victory in the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Pictured left: Stenson wins FedEx Cup

Henrik Stenson’s stunning run of form, culminating in success in the US PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup and Tour Championship, has propelled the popular Swede firmly into the reckoning for next year’s European Ryder Cup team. The 37 year old is back up to fourth on the latest Official World Golf Ranking – equalling his career high – and tops the

He then became the first European to win the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup on the US PGA Tour, and he will be The Race to Dubai leader will be aiming for similar success on The European Tour next month when he embarks on the inaugural Final Series which climaxes at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates, from November 14-17.

Further ahead, Stenson has his sights set on returning to The Ryder Cup fold, which takes place in exactly one year’s time, having established a commanding lead in the World Points list.

He has already amassed 136.84 points, and should his fine form continue, but the end of the season he could surpass the 172.26 points accumulated two years ago by the final player to make the European team from the World Points List in 2012, Germany’s Martin Kaymer.

Stenson last played for Europe in The 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club, memorably partnering Oliver Wilson in a gusty fightback to defeat Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim 2 & 1 in Foursomes.

But it was his debut appearance against the United States in 2006 that is etched in Ryder Cup folklore. Stenson holed the winning putt for Europe at The K Club in Ireland, defeating Vaughn Taylor 4 & 3, as Ian Woosnam’s team sealed a record-equalling 18½-9½ victory.

Stenson led the World Points List in qualifying for that contest, and former Masters Champion Woosnam has backed him to be an important part of the European team again at Gleneagles next year.

“I’m just glad to see him playing so well again,” said Woosnam. “He had a difficult time, but he has got a great attitude and it is great to see him back playing so well. He is such a strong player and has such a strong mind.

“The last two months he has played fantastic.

He is definitely the hottest player on Tour at the moment. When you have as much confidence as he does at the moment, the sky is the limit for him.

“I was certainly pleased to have him on my team in 2006 and he would be great again next year if he makes it. He’s just a nice lad so it’s great for him to have this success again.” www.europeantour.com www.taylormadegolf.com www.henrikstenson.com

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REGIONAL NEWS

Celebrate your special day at Blyth Golf Club

Cookridge Hall break the 10k barrier

New simulator at George Washington

With fantastic views over the golf course, the availability of 2 FREE Marquees and FREE room hire this unique venue offers an ideal place for all your celebrations.

92 golfers took to the fairways at Cookridge Hall to compete in the annual charity Pro Am. Launched in 2005 by Cookridge Hall General Manager Gary Day the event has raised thousands for local charities including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Since then the club has for the past four years supported Ward L42 at Leeds General Infirmary a ward specialising in high dependency cases in children.

We may have been blessed with mild weather so far this autumn but we all know that the good golfing weather is behind us and won’t be back for a while. One North East golf club have prepared themselves for the cold spell and the likelihood of course closures when the wet weather comes.

Our resident club caterers, offer a fantastic selection of food which can be tailored to your requirements, complemented with a great selection of alcoholic and soft drinks from our bar all at very competitive prices! Wedding Receptions, Engagements, Christenings, Birthdays, Funerals or any other special occasion welcome.

The room holds up to 120 guests, with a permanent wooden dance floor and a stage where a disco or live band can set up. We also pride ourselves on our excellent disabled facilities. We welcome applications for Social Membership of the golf club at an annual cost of £18.60. This would entitle you to use the facilities of the club for a quiet drink or meal and to attend all social functions organised by the club. If you would like to discuss your requirements or view our function room please contact the Club Manager.

New Delaval, Blyth, Nothumberland, NE24 4DB. Telephone: 01670 540 110 Email: clubmanager@blythgolf.co.uk Website: www.blythgolf.co.uk

The aim this year was to break the £10,000 barrier, in monies raised for the ward. With thanks to all our supporters we received some terrific items to auction including Danny Maguire, a close friend of Cookridge, who donated a signed shirt from his testimonial game earlier this year which raised a magnificent £500.00. Following the auction and on course challenges over £2900 was raised. Earlier this year Cookridge Hall set out to find Super Leagues Best Golfer with the help of Super League star Richard Mathers.

With monies raised at this event took the annual total to in excess of £5800 taking the overall total in four year to £12612.00.

Next year see’s the club celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pro Am and with many special plans in place teams have already entered in what is sure to prove a great golfing event.

George Washington Golf Club are now offering their members the chance to have a round of golf no matter what the weather is like outside.

The Mercure-run hotel and golf club have invested in a state-of-the-art golf simulator to keep their members entertained through the winter months.

Golfers will be able to book their tee times as usual and enjoy their round of golf as they normally would. The difference is they’ll get to stay warm. The simulator has a choice of over 80 courses to play and is also available to nonmembers.

“We have had amazing feedback from the members that have already taken advantage of our new facility and we are excited about keeping golf alive this winter,” said George Washington’s Director of Golf, Jonny Mould.

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Austin Curtis joins Mid Yorkshire

Kirkbymoorside invite you to their Open Day

Malton & Norton Golf Club hosts taster session

Austin Curtis Advanced PGA professional has joined Mid Yorkshire Golf Club. Austin has many years of experience as a PGA coach, dedicating himself to helping Golfers of all levels to improve their Game.

We realise the hard work that goes into organising Societies and as a thank you from us we would like to invite anyone who has organised a Society day at Kirkbymoorside Golf Club in the past, or is booking a Society day in 2014 to a free Open Day on Monday 8th September 2014.

An influx of fresh talent was the instant upshot of the taster session staged by Malton & Norton Golf Club. Almost 50 youngsters aged from five upwards attended the try-it initiative organised by the Welham Park-based club in the middle of the half-term holidays.

He has joined Mid Yorkshire to develop an academy and a teaching facility of excellence in line with the development of the range facilities which is due to take place later in the year.

He offers a number of packages suitable for beginners to advanced Golfers. He is running a number of Golf schools throughout the week for members and visitors to the club.

Mid Yorkshire Golf Club is wanting to build a reputation within the industry for providing top class coaching and is especially keen to develop young golfers. Austin runs his junior coaching in conjunction with Bite size Golf and juniors will follow a structured programme covering all aspects of the game.

If you would like to discuss your coaching requirements please contact the pro shop and speak to Austin.

You will receive 18 holes of golf and a steak pie meal to follow. Also you have the option of bringing one guest who will be charged £15.00 for the golf and meal. Morning and afternoon tee times are available from 9.00am until 3.00pm, places are limited and as they will quickly fill up you are advised to book early by calling 01751 431525 or sending an email to richard@kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk Let us know if you prefer an early or late tee time and we will do our best to oblige.

The competition will be a pairs format, but don’t worry if you are not bringing a guest we will find you a partner.

Remember this offer is only available to Society organisers who have booked a day for 8 or more golfers with us in the past or if you are booking a Summer package with us in 2014.

The venture proved a big hit said Malton & Norton head professional Michael Brooks, so much so that a new intake of members followed with another batch of youngsters soon to join weekly training sessions at the club throughout winter.

Besides playing “tri-golf” with soft ball and clubs, they also enjoyed a spell playing the Tiger Woods golf game on computers as well as making their own caps. For the older youngsters, there were various golf skills such as driving and putting, while parents, who brought their children along were able to avail themselves of free refreshments laid on in the clubhouse. Club captain David Midgley and ladies’ captain Linda Bower also helped out with the venture.

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THE GOLF GUIDE TOUR

The Golf Guide Tour At Harrogate and Linden Hall

The Golf Guide Tour made a welcome return to Yorkshire & the North East with events at Linden Hall In August and Harrogate in September.

We were blessed on both occasions with beautiful sunshine with the courses in excellent condition and just enough breeze to test players of all abilities. The prize at each event was a trip to the Costa del Sol in February 2014, joining the winners from the North West Tour and previous winners from our 2013 Tour.

The event at Linden Hall, played upon the picturesque woodland course, proved to be a good test with the early starters getting the slightly better conditions before the ever increasing breeze. Winners were Peter Smith & Chris Barber both of Matfen Hall with 43 points.

Harrogate proved to be a similar day all round with some excellent golf played and the winners coming from Scarborough North Cliff in the shape of Alan Richardson & Dave Ellard, again with a winning score of 43 points.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Adding Value to Whickham Membership

“Please Avoid Slow Play At All Times”

New holes for Newbiggin Golf Club

Our recent membership offer is designed to encourage more new members but more importantly encourage existing members to enjoy added value. Statistics show an increase in migrant golfers. However Whickham Golf Club is determined to show that the true value of membership is really worth the commitment.

“Please Avoid Slow Play At All Times” is a regular plea to all club golfers. However there was no slow play at Hexham Golf Club in October when a squad of 29 players, working in relay, completed a full round in just 17 minutes and 18 seconds!

Work has started on the creation of two new holes in amongst the natural dunes of the Golf Course, this is sponsored by Sport England in their latest round of grants for sport initiatives.

In June this year we launched an advertising campaign to encourage new members with a guaranteed fixed fee for up to 22 months. The offer was initially for NEW members only.

The unique nature of this offer is that on Feb 1st existing Whickham Members will benefit also with significant fee reductions on their subscriptions. The prices will be fixed until April 1st 2015 (that’s a further 14 months).

The Management has also encouraged interest from intermediate golfers in the 21 to 29 age group. There is a very attractive 50% subsidy offered. Our research also showed gaps in the membership categories which have now been addressed by launching a new Pay and Play option for the less frequent players. A five day membership has also been added.

Contact the club for more information about these and other membership offers.

This exercise in speed golf was the idea of club captain David Oliver who said, ‘I once read in the Guinness Book of Records that a ‘relay round’ had been played in less than ten minutes. Some of the best golfers in the club volunteered to take part and on they day they showed amazing commitment and resourcefulness, racing around the course as though their lives depended upon it, and playing some superb shots.

Members and visitors to the golf club had been invited to place bets on how long the round would take and how many shots would be played, with the proceeds going to David’s chosen charity, WaterAid. In the event club president Vivienne Younger and past captain Brenda Carr tied for the main prize, each just three seconds out in their estimate of the time taken. Another lady member, Paula Forster, was closest to guessing the number of shots, her prediction of 93 being just two below the actual total.

This will mean that once complete the Golf Club will have holes available to encourage more practise facilities for juniors and beginners into golf.

The two new holes will be a par 3 and a long and testing par 4. It is envisaged that it will take two years to complete before the members and visitors can enjoy the new holes.

The course itself is a very challenging 18 hole seaside links/moorland course. It presents an interesting array of tight fairways,blind holes and very true greens (two in double format) all presented in excellent condition.

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North Yorkshire Introduction

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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North Yorkshire Introduction

03 Middlesborough 08

Whitby

Richmond A1 06

Pickering

A170 10 Ripon 02

Malton

A65

Skipton

A59

Harrogate

09

A19

A1

A61

05

11 A64 01

A1(M)

York

A629

04 12 M1

A19

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Selby

M62

01. Aldwark Manor 02. Bentham 03. Cleveland 04. Fulford 05. Harrogate 06. Kirkbymoorside 07. Malton and Norton

08. Middlesbrough 09. Oakdale 10. Ripon City 11. Sandburn Hall 12. Scarthingwell 13. The Oaks

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Scarborough

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Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel Aldwark, Alne, Nr York North Yorkshire, YO61 1UF Telephone: 01347 838146 aldwarkmanorgolf@qhotels.co.uk www.qhotels.co.uk

ALDWARK MANOR

01. How to Find Within 30 minutes drive of York and Leeds. From A1(M) Exit Jct 47, follow signs for Green Hammerton (A59).

Travel 3 miles then turn left, signposted for Aldwark Manor (Boroughbridge B6256). A further three miles into the village of Little Ouseburn, turn right signposted Aldwark Manor.

At the next T Junction turn right, cross toll bridge (40p) and then turn left, entrance 800 yards ahead.

Facilities

Aldwark Manor was commissioned in 1865 by Lord Walsingham as a wedding present for his eldest daughter. The original Manor forms the basis of what is now the Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel which sits in the picturesque Vale of York surrounded by the Aldwark Manor Golf Course.

Set in 120 acres of parkland around a 19th century manor, our par 72, easy walking 6187 yard course is set in the beautiful Vale of York. The River Ure meanders through the course and comes into play on several holes. This coupled with other water hazards makes Aldwark Manor a challenge to golfers

of all abilities. Although not a long course, a premium is put on accuracy and the course offers plenty of risk and reward shots.

Signature Holes: Hole 10 471 yards Par 5 After a well struck shot from the tee the second demands a long iron over a water hazard to a guarded green. Play it safe or go for an eagle?

Hole 18 159 yards Par 3 Negotiate your way round to the 18th hole and finish with a par 3 over water to a target green. A great hole to finish an interesting and challenging golf course, be sure to get your clubbing correct!

54 luxurious bedrooms divided between the Manor House and Contemporary Wing. The Brasserie Restaurant, The Terrace Bar, Leisure Facilities including Pool, Steam room, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Gym, Spa. Free Parking for 200 cars.

6 Conference and Meeting rooms.

Trolley and Buggy hire. Practice Ground. Putting Green, Lessons Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6187 • 5999 • 5539 (73) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

3 170

10

5

471

2

4 287

11

4

354

3

4 282

12

4

360

4

4 298

13

4

378

5

3 186

14

5

489

6

4 363

15

3

198

7

4 461

16

4

292

8

5 551

17

5

515

9

4 373

18

3

159

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Bentham Golf Club Robin Lane, High Bentham Lancaster, LA2 7AG Telephone: 01524 262455 golf@benthamgolfclub.co.uk www.benthamgolfclub.co.uk

02. How to Find

BENTHAM

Bentham Golf Club is remarkably accessible, only 20 minutes from J 34 or J 36 on the M6, or if travelling from the Yorkshire Dales, only 5 minutes from the A65 to the centre of Bentham where the golf course is well sign posted.

Facilities 18 hole course, Pro Shop, Clubhouse/ Function Room with patio overlooking 18th green, Changing rooms with showers, Buggy hire (April September), Trolley hire, Electric trolley hire, Indoor teaching studio, Putting Green, Practice area Coming Soon Covered Practice range All weather buggy tracks

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6033 • 5682 • 5484 (73) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 387

10

4

394

2

5 512

11

4

296

3

4 267

12

5

509

4

4 361

13

4

326

5

5 488

14

3

169

6

3 148

15

4

350

7

4 398

16

4

343

8

3 141

17

3

147

9

4 381

18

4

416

Bentham Golf Club is a picturesque 18 hole Golf course situated in the Three Peaks area of North Yorkshire which is famous for its wonderful scenery. The stunning views from the course provide a welcome distraction for players who are struggling with their game.

Previously described as the Augusta of the Dales, Bentham offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities. The views on the golf course of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside are a sight to behold on a clear day, with a breathtaking background of the Lake District Fells. The course has been under new ownership of the Marshall Family since 2009

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.benthamgolfclub.co.uk

and has a bright future ahead of it following many improvements over the last few years.

One of these changes includes ‘The Bunker’, our new state-of-the-art teaching room featuring the latest video software to analyse every aspect of your game. The Bunker is the only one of these rooms with all this amazing technology in the area so it’s well worth a visit to see how it can transform your game.

Many visitors have commented on the outstanding quality of the greens and even more of them discovered that it is the friendliest of clubs, offering a warm welcome to new members and visitors alike.

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

03. 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

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

3 168

10

4

381

2

5 499

11

4

432

3

4 416

12

4

419

4

5 549

13

4

389

5

4 427

14

4

387

6

3 168

15

3

179

7

4 346

16

4

347

8

5 510

17

4

393

9

3 184

18

5

510

Societies and visitors are assured of a warm welcome Special offers and packagers are available See our website www.clevelandgolfclub.co.uk for the latest deals When booking please quote: GGCGC

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

04. How to Find

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

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.

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 398

10

3

147

2

4 410

11

5

483

3

3 181

12

4

303

4

4 429

13

4

446

5

3 151

14

3

149

6

5 531

15

4

400

7

4 389

16

4

335

8

4 350

17

4

339

9

5 446

18

5

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

Golf Rates Greens fees and packages now available 01904 413579 ext5 See website www.fulfordgolfclub.co.uk for ONLINE bookings and last minute deals FULFORD (YORK) GOLF CLUB – 01904 413579, HESLINGTON LANE, YORK YO10 5DY, info@fulfordgolfclub.co.uk

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The Harrogate Golf Club Ltd Forest Lane Head, Harrogate North Yorkshire, HG2 7TF Telephone: 01423 862999 secretary@harrogate-gc.co.uk www.harrogate-gc.co.uk

05. How to Find

HARROGATE

From A1(M) Exit at junction 47. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Rd/ A59 heading to Knaresborough/ Harrogate/A661/Bradford/A658. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on York Rd/A59. Continue to follow A59. Turn left onto Bond End/A59.

Continue to follow A59. The course is on your left at the top of the hill.

Located only 2 miles from the centre of the famous spa town, Harrogate Golf Club is a mature parkland course in a picturesque setting and benefits from spectacular floral displays in the Spring.

The course layout penalises any golfer who strays off the fairway, subtly placed bunkers and copses of trees require the golfer to adopt careful thought and accuracy in order to better the par.

The current course measures a little less than 6250 yards and is on fairly flat terrain. It is widely regarded as a fair test of golf, requiring accuracy rather than distance off the tee.

Its Mackenzie style greens and tree-lined fairways provide an enjoyable challenge for all handicaps. The course is invariably presented in first class condition and many visiting parties come back year after year.

Signature Holes: Hole 12: A beautiful Par 3 designed by MacKenzie in 1910 and played from a raised multi level tee. The green is a tricky read for the most experienced golfer, yet it is the hole that registers the most holes-in-one each year.

Hole 13: Set amidst one of the most scenic parts of the course, this long Par 4 is truly a pleasure to play.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Short Game Facilities, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 69 • 6241 • 6092 • 5711 (72) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 315

10

4

343

2

4 429

11

5

509

3

3 171

12

3

179

4

4 274

13

4

467

5

3 219

14

3

175

6

4 382

15

4

406

7

5 514

16

4

455

8

4 373

17

4

392

9

3 227

18

4

411

Winter Warmers

1 November 2013 – 31 March 2014 Golf only - £20

Golf + Coffee/bacon roll - £22 Golf + Soup/sandwiches - £22 Golf + Main course from Daily Specials board - £25 Golf + 2 course meal - £29

www.harrogate-gc.co.uk Telephone: 01423 862999 secretary@harrogate-gc.co.uk

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Kirkbymoorside Golf Club Manor Vale Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EG Telephone: 01751 431525 enqs@kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk www.kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk

06. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Practice Ground, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Trolleys, Pro Shop, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 69. SS 70 • 6207 • 5954 (70) • 5422 (73) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

3 123

10

4

315

2

4 412

11

5

441

3

3 187

12

4

261

4

4 362

13

4

409

5

4 385

14

5

510

6

3 148

15

3

175

7

4 417

16

4

378

8

4 267

17

4

411

9

4 439

18

4

314

KIRKBYMOORSIDE

Approaching Kirkbymoorside from Thirsk on the A170, turn left at the roundabout into the town (if approaching from Pickering turn right). Follow the main street until you reach a mini roundabout at the top of the town. Turn left, and then take the first turning right (brown sign to golf course) about 150 yards down the road. Follow the road (Manor Vale) through the wood until you reach the Golf Club car park.

Kirkbymoorside Golf Club offers a challenging golf course set in a beautiful, quiet, rural surrounding on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

to test your golf on a gem of a course in the peace and tranquillity of superb countryside then you can do no better than enjoy the hospitality offered at Kirkbymoorside Golf Club.

Whatever the time of year, you will be impressed with the spectacular scenery and the peace and quiet which will surround you during the whole of your round. The view over the moors from the 13th tee is unsurpassed in the whole of the North of England. Looking away from the moors, the course offers distant views of the Yorkshire Wolds and The Hambleton Hill – both areas of outstanding natural beauty. If you want

Signature Holes Like all courses, Kirkbymoorside has its signature holes. Whatever your handicap the ‘right to left’ drive from the 7th tee will provide a true test to those seeking par and the 10th is not named the ‘widow maker’ for nothing. It’s a tough drive on the par four 13th, but the view from the tee out to the moors past the village of Gillamoor, makes even the poorest tee shot (almost) forgettable.

201 Prices apply from 1st April 2014 to 31st October 2014.

Parties of 8 golfers and upwards.

Package A: £33.00 (Monday to Friday) Coffee or tea and bacon roll on arrival. 9 or 18 holes of golf. Soup or chips and sandwiches at lunch-time. 18 holes of golf Package D: £41.00 (Saturday and Sunday Morning) Coffee or tea and bacon roll on arrival. 18 holes of golf in the morning. Soup or chips and sandwiches.

The above are samples of our most popular party packages but, if requested; we can tailor the format of the day to suit your requirements.

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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

07. 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.

Maintained to the highest standards and set in beautiful parkland, Malton & Norton Golf Club challenges golfers of all abilities with its mature trees, strategically placed bunkers, ponds and streams.

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, Short Game Area with Practice Bunkers, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggies, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons Course Information 27 hole Parkland Course Three loops of 9 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 PACKAGES Available 1st November 2013 – 31st March 2014 Package 1 – Coffee & Bacon roll on arrival and 18 holes of golf - £20 pp

Package 2 – Full English breakfast inc tea/ coffee and 18 holes of golf - £23 pp

Package 3 - Coffee & Bacon roll on arrival and 18 holes of golf and 2 course meal - £29.50 pp Call us on 01653 697912 to book your tee time.

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

08. 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.

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

09. 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.

Oakdale Golf Club celebrates its Centenary in 2014.

Be part of the party, memberships still available & visitors most welcome. Check on the website www.oakdalegolfclub.co.uk for details of our Lifestyle package.

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

10. How to Find

Ripon City has always provided a friendly welcome, where golf can be enjoyed in a beautiful rural setting with majestic views, top quality course with superb greens.

Could it get better than this? Well it has!

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

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

• 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

Regular visitors to Ripon will have enjoyed the incredible course improvements introduced over the last 4 years and the interest and challenge they have brought.

Yet the investment has continued! Spring 2013 will see the redesigned 13th come into play: impressive new bunkers and redefined green will bring an enhanced challenge to golfers of all abilities.

WINTER MAGIC RIPON CITY GOLF CLUB www.riponcitygolfclub.com

From 1st November simply enjoy 18 holes of excellent golf for £18 per person, or £60 per fourball.

So why not play Ripon City this year?

We welcome all visitors and hope you enjoy your time with us.

VISITING PARTIES Rates held for the 4th year running. Whatever your requirements there’s a package for you – 18 or 27 holes, with any combination of breakfast lunch and dinner.

MEMBERSHIP We have vacancies for all categories of membership. And as a one off promotion, pay for July 2013 to June 2014 membership up front and enjoy April to June 2013 free!

VISITING PARTIES Whatever your 2014 requirements we can offer a package for you - 18 or 27 holes, with any combination of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2014 OPEN COMPETIONS Bookings now being taken.

Full details on the website.

Starting with our Gentlemen’s Spring AM AM on Monday 28th April.

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

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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

Where the Grass is Greener...

Located just off the A64 8 miles from York 18 Hole Championship Golf Course with superb catering & dining facilities

For the most enjoyable golfing day out this year contact

EGU recognised facility with driving range and academy course

info@sandburnhall.co.uk 01904 469929

2014 PGA Europro venue

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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.

Society Packages

Scarthingwell Golf Course

We have numerous packages designed to match your ideal golfing day out – if one of these is not exactly what you want we can easily adapt one to meet your requirements

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The Oaks Golf Club Aughton Common, Aughton York, YO42 4PW Telephone: 01757 288577 info@theoaksgolfclub.co.uk www.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk

13. How to Find

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 with seven lakes coming into play.

Greens are all built to USGA specifications with substantial mounding. Superb practice facilities include driving bays, a ball dispenser,

putting green, practice 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.

Treat yourself and indulge in ‘The Oaks experience’!

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk

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 • 6381 • 5609 (73) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

5 541

10

4

448

2

4 458

11

3

203

3

4 384

12

5

518

4

3 129

13

4

336

5

4 406

14

4

479

6

4 366

15

3

192

7

3 188

16

4

345

8

4 389

17

4

429

9

5 505

18

5

533

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North Yorkshire Directory

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

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

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

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

Ingelby Barwick Telephone: 01642 765 000 www.inglebygolf.co.uk

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

Bedale Telephone: 01677 422443 www.bedalegolfclub.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crimple Valley Telephone: 01423 883485 Website n/a

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

Settle Telephone: 01729 825288 www.settlegolfcourse.org

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

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

Skelton Park Golf Club Telephone: 01904 470 549 www.skeltonparkgolfcourse.co.uk

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

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

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

York Golf Range Telephone: 01904 499275 www.yorkgolfrange.co.uk

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West Yorkshire Introduction

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.

Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide

West Yorkshire Introduction

A1(M)

14 Keighley 05

11

Tadcaster

01 06

10

02

08

Leeds

Bradford

M1 M621

A629

12 Halifax 15

M62 Dewsbury

Brighouse 03

04 07 M62

Pontefract Wakefield

09

13

Huddersfield

M1

A629 A1(M)

01. Bradford 02. Cookridge Hall 03. Dewsbury 04. Halifax Bradley Park 05. Hollins Hall 06. Horsforth 07. Huddersfield 08. Leeds Golf Club

09. Mid Yorkshire 10. Moortown 11. Shipley 12. South Leeds 13. Wakefield 14. Wetherby 15. Willow Valley

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Contact Details

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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

01 How to Find

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

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.

The Bradford Golf Club

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

H O M E O F T H E H AW K S W O RT H T R O P H Y

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

02. 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.

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

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.

WELCOME TO COOKRIDGE HALL GOLF CLUB ‘An idyllic venue with hospitality second to none’ 2014 Spring/Summer Packages from only £20.00pp Sample Packages Coffee, 18 holes followed by 1 course meal £27.95 Coffee & bacon sandwich, 18 holes, 2 course meal £34.00 Telephone: 0113 230 0641 www.cookridgehall.co.uk

**Organiser plays for FREE** **Book your 2014 outing before 31st December 2013 to qualify**

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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 03. 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.

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.

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

Dewsbury District Golf Club Visit our website for the latest offers: www.dewsburygolf.co.uk

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Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club Stainland Road, Holywell Green Halifax, HX4 9AN

HALIFAX BRADLEY HALL

Telephone: 01422 374108 admin@bradleyhallgolf.co.uk www.bradleyhallgolf.co.uk

04. How to Find From the M62, Junction 24. From the East: at the roundabout go all the way round, as if re-joining the motorway, head under the M62 and follow the sign for Blackley.

From the West: take the first exit left from the slip road, signed Blackley.

Follow Blackley Road downhill to the crossroads. Turn left, passing Elland Golf Club on the right, past the Rock Inn and uphill to the B6112, t-junction. Turn right down Stainland Road. The club entrance is on your left after about ¼ mile.

Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club was formed in 1907 on land obtained from the estate of Lord Mexborough. The mature parkland course has a fantastic layout with both nines looping back to the clubhouse. With a thriving membership Bradley Hall Golf Club is definitely bucking the trend.

Facilities Bar, Dining Room, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Custom Fitting, Practice Area, Practice Net, Putting Green, Fully Stocked Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6138 • 5913 • 5286 (72) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 353

10

4

326

2

3 117

11

4

307

3

4 327

12

4

363

4

3 139

13

4

411

5

4 384

14

4

400

6

4 443

15

4

390

7

4 412

16

5

480

8

5 505

17

4

428

9

3 195

18

3

158

We are situated in the Black Brook Valley just outside Elland and only a 5 minute drive from Junction 24 of the M62 motorway, yet a world away. We are in a tranquil setting, as a tributary of the Calder Valley, and enjoy a magnificent panorama of countryside views and varied wildlife.

Golf was first played at Bradley Hall in July 1906 when a group of local men started playing on a small piece of rented land near to the present course. The popularity expanded until in 1922 an opportunity presented itself to aquire the lease on the run-down Bradley Hall together with over 100 acres of land from Lord Mexborough.

Visit our website for the latest news & offers: www.bradleyhallgolf.co.uk

Our Clubhouse provides an excellent venue for golfers and private parties alike. With a recent £30,000 redecoration programme now complete it is the perfect venue for weddings and business conferences.

We can cater for up to 120 people.

Our Head PGA Professional Dave Delaney has a reputation as one of the best retailers in the North of England with his excellent well stocked Professional shop.

Whatever your needs you can be assured a warm and friendly welcome at Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club.

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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 05. How to Find

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.

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.

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

Winter Warmer £25.00 per person Includes tea, coffee and bacon rolls, 18 holes on our championship golf course and our chef’s dish of the day.

Why not add a buggy from only £10?

To book please call 01274 534212 or visit MarriottGolf.co.uk Terms and Conditions: Tee times are subject to availability. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

This special rate is only available at Hollins Hall. Valid until 31st March 2014.

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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

06. How to Find

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.

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

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.

• 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

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.

Visitors are always welcome Please contact the professionals for tee availability

Check with the pro for deals and twilight offers. Call: 0113 258 6819 - www.horsforthgolfclub.co.uk

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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

07. How to Find

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

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.

Huddersfield Golf Club Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday WINTER SPECIAL Available Between 9.30-10.30, and after 12.30 on a Sunday. £100 PER 4 BALL (per round) Offer ends 28th March 2014.

For more information call 01484 426203

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

Appointed to the Top 200 courses in the UK by Golf Monthly

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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

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

LEEDS GOLF CLUB

08. 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.

2013 / 2014 Subscriptions Men’s Full Membership: £1195.00 Ladies Full membership: £1060.00 Men’s & Ladies 5 Day Membership - £950.00 Under 12: £10, 13 - 17: £50, 18 - 21: £250 22 - 26: £350, 27 - 30: £500, 31 - 35: £700, 36 - 39: £900 No joining fee 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

09. 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.

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

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.

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.

Mid Yorkshire has undergone a recent refurbishment both on and off the course. Flight scope, custom fitting and a GCA Master Clubmaker are now on site. A new junior teaching academy every Saturday at 2.30pm for all ages and abilities is also now available.

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

Option 1: £21.50 per player Full English Breakfast & 18 holes of golf Option 2: £24.00 per player Coffee & Bacon roll, 18 holes of Golf and a 1 course meal Option 3: £27.00 per player Coffee & Bacon Roll, 18 holes of Golf and a 2 course meal (soup or dessert)

Winter Warmers

Special Pie Ball Offer: £17.50 per player Pie, chips and peas & 18 holes of golf.

Available on Tuesday and Thursday only (Groups of up to 4 people only)

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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

10. 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.

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.moortown-gc.co.uk Call – 0113 268 6521 Email – secretary@moortown-gc.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

11. 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.

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

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.

SHIPLEY GOLF CLUB “A Mackenzie Classic”

WINTER SPECIAL £20 per person Prior booking essential with the professional Nathan Stead on 01274 568652, quoting YGG13

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

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South Leeds Golf Club Parkside Links, Gipsy Lane Leeds, LS11 5TU Telephone: 0113 2771676 south-leeds@btconnect.com www.southleedsgolfclub.co.uk

12. How to Find

Founded in 1906 and redesigned in 1923 by the best Golf course architect of his day, Dr Alister Mackenzie, South Leeds has spectacular views over the city of Leeds.

If you are a low or a high handicap player you will find South Leeds a very enjoyable experience. Our greens are as good if not better than some of the more well known Golf courses in Leeds, small and undulating, a very good test of your putting ability.

Facilities Bar, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Fully Stocked Pro Shop, Free Function Room to Hire

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 5865 • 5545 • 5270 H OLE

PAR

SOUTH LEEDS

At junction 5 of the M621, take slip road left towards Hunslet / Beeston turn left on to Tunstall Road turn left on to A653 / Dewsbury Road Turn left on to Ring Road Beeston Park Turn left on to Gipsy Lane

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 252

10

4

297

2

4 332

11

4

347

3

3 198

12

4

322

4

4 381

13

4

396

5

4 411

14

3

170

6

3 162

15

4

392

7

4 387

16

4

328

8

3 187

17

4

398

9

4 414

18

5

489

The founding fathers of our Golf Club at its Rothwell Haigh location were Mr Harry Howell, Mr Frederick J Brown and Mr J Pratt.

All three were businessmen and friends

SOUTH LEEDS GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OFFER: JOIN FOR 12 MONTHS PAY FOR 9 MONTHS. ALSO FLEXIBLE MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM £200.

Junior coaching every Sunday 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Contact the club professional for more details including current membership offers: 0113 2771676

who hit upon the idea of renting one or two fields upon which they would construct a few rudimentary holes over which they could indulge their passion for golf.

Signature Hole - 3rd, Par 3 - 198yds (SI 9) Peter Alliss once wrote that this is one of the strongest par 3’s in Yorkshire. Out of bounds to the left and trees to the right. A large tree protects the green to the left and bunkers left and right - all uphill! Many of the members consider getting down in 4 a reasonable score on this hole. Play for position off the tee then chip and run up the green for a possible three.

A classic example of MacKenzie green.

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Wakefield Golf Club 28 Woodthorpe Lane,Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JH Telephone: 01924 258778 office@wakefieldgolfclub.co.uk www.wakefieldgolfclub.co.uk

13. How to Find

WAKEFIELD

Less than 5 minutes from the M1 motorway. From the M1, Exit 39 follow the A636 towards Wakefield. At the first roundabout go straight ahead: at the second roundabout turn right.

Go across 2 mini-roundabouts near the large Asda Supermarket. At the traffic lights go straight ahead. In 100 yards turn right onto Woodthorpe Lane. The Club is at the top. (Take care as the entrance is on a blind bend.)

When you visit us at Wakefield Golf Club you will be struck by the warmth of your welcome, and the quality of both our course and our facilities. Our course is widely regarded as one of the best in the region. It is an easy-walking course, set in undulating parkland with views over Wakefield and the surrounding countryside.

The course is over 100 years old and so is very well established with many mature trees and each hole provides challenges to golfers of all abilities. Although many fairways are treelined you are unlikely to lose your ball if you stray into the trees as the grass is kept short.

Greens have true putting surfaces and we are able to play on both them and our tees all year round. The two loops of nine holes each start and end by the clubhouse and numerous points on the course allow views over Wakefield and the surrounding countryside.

Key holes: Whilst all our holes are interesting, our course is particularly noted for the quality of its shorter holes, where ditches and a pond provide extra challenges for golfers of all abilities. These holes include the 2nd, 7th and 16th – three very different but equally challenging par-3’s – and the two short, risk-and-reward par-4’s the 12th and 13th.

Facilities Bar, Dining Room, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Club Hire, Lessons, Practice Area, Practice Net, Putting Green, Pro Shop.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6663 • 6271 • 5596 H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 335

10

4

412

2

3 148

11

5

535

3

4 336

12

4

302

4

4 398

13

4

334

5

5 501

14

4

414

6

4 350

15

4

378

7

3 220

16

3

173

8

5 558

17

4

425

9

4 418

18

4

426

Winter Four-ball Offer £80.00 for a Four-ball Monday to Friday £100.00 for a Four-ball Week-ends Competitively priced Golfing Packages for Visiting Parties and a Special Offer to all Golf Club Captains including Ladies, Seniors and Rabbits Captains.

After your game, join us in the clubhouse, overlooking the course, and enjoy a drink or a meal.

Why not take advantage of our recently reduced joining fee and join one of the most prestigious and impressive Clubs in the region.

We have a limited number of vacancies for Men, Ladies and Juniors.

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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

14. How to Find

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.

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

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.

• 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

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.

Winter Green Fee rates are half price until 31st March or for a slightly cheaper 4ball price call the club or book on line through our website www.wetherbygolfclub.co.uk

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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

15. 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.

AUTUMN & WINTER GREENFEE OFFERS Willow Valley Course 4 ball & 2 buggy deal. £89 2 ball & 1 buggy deal. £49 Mad Mondays. £15 Twilight. £12 Pine Valley Course 4 ball & 2 buggy deal. £79 2 ball & 1 buggy deal. £42 Mad Mondays. £12 Twilight. £10

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West Yorkshire Directory

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

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

Hanging Heaton Telephone: 01924 461606 www.hhgc.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baildon Telephone: 01274 584266 www.baildongolfclub.com

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

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

Ben Rhydding Telephone: 01943 608759 www.benrhyddinggolfclub.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bradford Moor Telephone: 01274 771716 Website n/a

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

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

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

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

Keighley Telephone: 01535 604778 www.keighleygolfclub.com

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

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

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

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

Garforth Driving Range Telephone: 0113 287 1111 www.golfcrazy.co.uk

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

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

Gotts Park Telephone: 0113 2311896 Website n/a

Lightcliffe Telephone: 01422 204081 www.lightcliffe.net

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

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

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

City of Wakefield Telephone: 01924 367442 Website n/a

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

Longley Park Telephone: 01484 426932 Website n/a

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

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

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

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

Pontefract Park Telephone: 01977 723490 Website n/a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riddlesden Telephone: 01535 602148 Website n/a

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

Mid Yorkshire Telephone: 01977 704522 www.midyorkshiregolfclub.com

Roundhay Telephone: 0113 266 2695 Website n/a

Whitwood Telephone: 01977 604215 Website n/a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scarcroft Telephone: 0113 2892263 www.scarcroftgolfclub.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix Park Telephone: 01274 667573 Website n/a

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

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East Yorkshire & Humberside Introduction

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

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 & Humberside Introduction

A165

01 Bridlington

A614 Driffield A166

A165

Catton Hutton Cranswick A614

Hornsea

A1079

A1035 A165

A63

A63

02

Cottingham

Brough

04 Hull

Goole M62

A164

01. Bridlington Links 02. Brough 03. Burstwick Country Club 04. Hull

03

Withernsea

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Contact Details

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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.

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.

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

Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate is a 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.

The 3rd is a really good thinking Par 5 hole: The trick is to play towards the pond to set up for either an aggressive long iron or wood over the water or a more conservative short iron onto the plateau.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Holiday Homes, Pure Fitness Gym, 18 Hole Course, 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

Golf Open Competitions 2014 Please call 01262 401584 for our 2013 - 2014 winter fees.

Pro Shop Pairs Open (Ladies and/or Gents and/or Mixed) Friday 11th April - £25 per pair

Senior’s Pairs Thursday 25th September £25 per pair

Ladies Am – Am Wednesday 6th August £50 per team

Senior’s Am – Am Thursday 29th May £50 per team

Mixed Am – Am Friday 22nd August £50 per team

Gents Pairs Open Friday 20 June £25 per pair

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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

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

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.

• 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

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 4 ball £80.00

Brough Golf Club Founded 1891

Mens Senior Am/Am, Monday 12th May 2014, £24.50 each (inclusive of meal)

1891

Mens Senior Open, Monday 11th August 2014, £49.00 per pair (inclusive of meal)

Cave Road, Brough

Please see website for full details: www.brough-golfclub.co.uk

Mixed Am/Am, Monday 14th July 2014, £24.50 each (inclusive of meal)

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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

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.

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

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.burstwickcountrygolf.co.uk

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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.hullgolfclub.co.uk

04. How to Find

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

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!

Hull Golf Club Over a Century of Challenges

Visitor green fees £25 Contact David Crossley to book your party 01482 660970 or e-mail: secretary@hullgolfclub1921.karoo.co.uk.

The travelling golfers ideal companion is also available online

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Allerthorpe Park Golf Club Telephone: 01759 306686 www.allerthorpeparkgolfclub.com

Eggborough Golf Club Telephone: 01482 817754 Website n/a

Humberston Country Club Telephone: 01472 211151 www.virginactive.co.uk/en/clubs/humberston

Ashby Decoy Golf Club Telephone: 01724 866561 www.ashbydecoy.co.uk

Elsham Golf Club Telephone: 01652 688382 www.elshamgolfclub.co.uk

Immingham Golf Club Telephone: 01469 575298 www.immgc.com

Beverley & East Riding Golf Club Telephone: 01482 868757 www.beverleygolfclub.co.uk

Flamborough Head Golf Club Telephone: 01262 850333 www.flamboroughheadgolfclub.co.uk

Kingsway Golf Telephone: 01724 840945 www.northlincs.gov.uk

Boothferry Golf Club Telephone: 01430 430364 www.boothferrygolfclub.co.uk

Forest Pines Golf Club Telephone: 01652 650756 www.forestpines.co.uk

KP Club Telephone: 01759 303090 www.kpclub.co.uk

Bridlington Golf Club Telephone: 01262 606367 www.bridlingtongolfclub.co.uk

Ganstead Park Golf Club Telephone: 01482 817754 www.gansteadpark.co.uk

Laceby Manor Golf Club Telephone: 01472 873468 www.lacebymanorgolfclub.co.uk

Bridlington Links Golf & Leisure Estate Telephone: 01262 401584 www.bridlington-links.co.uk

Grange Park Golf Club Telephone: 01724 672945 www.grangepark.com

Lincolnshire Golf Club Telephone: 01724 711619 www.lincolnshiregolfclub.co.uk

Brough Golf Club Telephone: 01482 667291 www.brough-golfclub.co.uk

Grimsby Golf Centre Telephone: 01472 250555 www.grimsbygolfcentre.co.uk

Normanby Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01724 720226 www.northlincs.gov.uk

Burstwick Country Golf Telephone: 01964 670112 www.burstwickcountrygolf.co.uk

Grimsby Golf Club Telephone: 01472 342630 www.grimsbygolfclub.co.uk

Skidby Lakes Golf Club Telephone: 01482 844270 www.skidbylakes.co.uk

Cave Castle Golf Course Telephone: 01430 422245 www.cavecastlegolfclub.co.uk

Hainsworth Park Golf Club Telephone: 01964 542362 www.hainsworthparkgolfclub.co.uk

Springhead Park Golf Club Telephone: 01482 656309 www.springheadparkgolfclub.co.uk

Cherry Burton Golf Club Telephone: 01964 550924 www.cherryburtongolfclub.co.uk

Hessle Golf Club Telephone: 01482 306840 www.hesslegolfclub.co.uk

Sutton Park Golf Course Telephone: 01482 374242 Website n/a

Cleethorpes Golf Club Telephone: 01472 816110 www.cleethorpesgolfclub.co.uk

Holme Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01724 862078 www.holmehallgolf.co.uk

Tetney Golf Club Telephone: 01472 211644 www.tetney-golf-club.co.uk

Cottingham Parks Telephone: 01482 846030 www.cottinghamparks.co.uk

Hornsea Golf Club Telephone: 01964 532020 www.hornseagolfclub.co.uk

Waltham Windmill Golf Club Telephone: 01472 824109 www.walthamwindmillgolfclub.co.uk

Driffield Golf Club Telephone: 01377 253116 www.driffieldgolfclub.co.uk

Hull Golf Club (1921) Ltd Telephone: 01482 658919 www.hullgolf.com

Withernsea Golf Club Telephone: 01964 612258 www.withernseagolfclub.co.uk

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South Yorkshire Introduction

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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M180

A1(M)

Barnsley

M18 Doncaster

M1 05 04

Mexborough

02 Rotheram

Sheffield

03

M1

01 Worksop

01. Lindrick 02. Rotherham 03. Sitwell Park 04. Tankersley Park 05. Wortley

“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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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

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 • 6350 • 5911 • 5654 (74) H OLE

PAR

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 miniroundabout 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.

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 377

10

5

478

2

4 413

11

4

300

3

3 172

12

4

366

4

5 527

13

4

384

5

4 396

14

3

168

6

4 362

15

4

385

7

4 405

16

3

155

8

4 410

17

4

396

9

3 200

18

4

456

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.

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.

Rotherham Golf Club

Established 1903

Winter Package 1 - £26.95 Full Breakfast, 18 Holes Winter Package 2 - £29.95 Bacon & Coffee / Tea, 18 Holes, 2 Course meal Offers available until April 2014 Call the Pro-Shop on 01709 850480 to book any of the above packages

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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

Winter Package 1

Winter Package 2

Monday to Friday only from 1st November 2013 to 31st March 2014

Sundays only from 1st November 2013 to 31st March 2014

Full English breakfast & 18 holes of golf Or 18 holes of golf & pie, peas & chips

Full English breakfast & 18 holes of golf

£23.95 per person

£27.95 per person

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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,

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.tankersleyparkgolfclub.org.uk

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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Wortley Golf Club Hermit Hill Lane, Wortley, Sheffield South Yorkshire, S35 7DF Telephone: 0114 288 8469 wortley.golfclub@btconnect.com www.wortleygolfclub.co.uk

05. How to Find

WORTLEY

Leave the M1 at Junction 36 or 35A. Take the A616 or A61 or A629 to Wortley Village

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

Set in woodlands on the Wharncliffe Estate, Wortley Golf Club is an established parkland golf course characterised by tree lined fairways, fast undulating greens, and good all year round putting surfaces. With only one par five, five tricky par threes and a series of demanding par fours, it presents a unique challenge to golfers of all abilities and always provides enjoyable memories.

Without the distractions of roads, houses and footpaths, Wortley Golf Club is an oasis of peace, yet enjoys easy access from the M1. Visitors are an essential part of golf at Wortley and are welcomed by all club and staff members.

Please come and play our beautiful course.

Under the management of our Master Greenkeeper, Kerran Daly, we have made many improvements.

The bunkers & surrounds of our famous 3rd hole (par 3) have been completely changed...

Challenge 1: Score par 3 or less and enter our Prize Draw.

Challenge 2: Match that score on our signature 12th ‘barn’ hole par 3 and get 4 entries.

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.wortleygolfclub.co.uk

A full catering service is provided.

Bar meals can be ordered on completion of your round, but full meals should be ordered with the bar staff before you play.

Societies and Visiting parties are advised to contact the Secretary or Stewardess in advance to confirm individual requirements.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68. SSS 69 • 6025 • 5865 • 5411 H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 344

10

5

511

2

4 420

11

4

357

3

3 183

12

3

177

4

4 407

13

4

368

5

3 151

14

4

434

6

4 327

15

4

400

7

4 430

16

3

177

8

4 415

17

4

365

9

3 125

18

4

434

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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: 0870 863 6455 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

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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09 A1

01

Northumberland

A1 12 14

11

02

A696

04

A68 13 A69

15

Tyne & Wear

Newcastle

10

06 18

05

08

Sunderland A19 17

Durham A68

16

A1(M)

Hartlepool

03 19

A688

County Durham A66

Darlington

07 Teesside

“This is perfect country for walking, cycling, riding, wildlife-watching and exploring the many charming villages and towns. �

01. Bamburgh Castle 02. Bellingham 03. Bishop Auckland 04. Blyth 05. Boldon 06. Close House 07. Eaglescliffe 08. George Washington 09. Goswick 10. Hexham 11. Longhirst Hall 12. MacDonald Linden Hall 13. Matfen Hall 14. Newbiggin 15. Northumberland 16. Ramside 17. Sharpley 18. Whickham 19. Wynyard

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Bamburgh Castle Golf Club The Wynding, Bamburgh Northumberland, NE69 7DE Telephone: 01668 214378 sec@bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk www.bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk

BAMBURGH CASTLE

01. How to Find From the A1: Just 60 minutes drive North of Newcastle, and 4 miles from the A1, take either the B 1341 or the B 1342. The golf club can be found at the end of the Wynding, which leads off the main street in Bamburgh.

The closest stops on the East Coast main railway line are both 30 minutes away at either Alnmouth or Berwick

Bamburgh Castle is one of the most beautiful and entertaining courses in Britain. It is short but tricky, fun but thought-provoking. It starts with two par 3s followed by two par 5s; there are six par 3s in all; the last three holes are a great finish to any round: a birdie is possible for any golfer at all three, but danger is never far away.

Signature Holes Hole 8: The Island. Par 3, 164 yards The short par three 8th hole is a real eye opener. Stunning panoramic views await you on this lofty tee from where you play across a grassy chasm to a small raised green, perched on top of a rocky ledge.

No matter what the weather may throw at you, no matter how well or poorly you may be playing, you will be inspired by your surroundings which include many of Northumberland’s finest landmarks...

Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands, Budle Bay, the Cheviots and the iconic Bamburgh Castle.

Hole 4: Cheviot Way. Par 5, 485 yards On a clear day there is no finer sight than that of the Cheviots in the distance. To make birdie you must hit a long, accurate second to a narrowing landing area in front of a tricky green. Trouble is never far away in the form of steep drops down to the waters of beautiful Budle Bay.

Visit our website for the latest offers: www.bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Electric Trolley Hire Buggy Hire

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 5645 • 5273 • 5100 (70) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

3 180

10

3

193

2

3 213

11

4

358

3

5 532

12

4

423

4

5 487

13

4

411

5

4 342

14

3

164

6

3 223

15

4

417

7

4 300

16

4

286

8

3 162

17

4

257

9

4 359

18

4

338

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Bellingham Golf Club Boggle Hole, Bellingham Northumberland, NE482DT Telephone: 01434 220152 / 220530 admin@bellinghamgolfclub.com www.bellinghamgolfclub.com

02. How to Find

From the South: After departing the A69 near Hexham onto A6079, follow the road for 3 miles then turn left onto B6318, after crossing the Tyne take 2nd exit on roundabout onto B6320 following road for another 12 miles. When driving through Bellingham follow road through village past the pubs/banks and out towards the other side of the village, the course entrance will be to your right.

Facilities Buggy hire, Floodlit Driving Range, Putting Green, Lounge Bar/Restaurant Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6093 • 5902 • 5190 (71) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 367

10

4

382

2

4 270

11

5

530

3

4 334

12

4

347

4

3 120

13

4

365

5

4 338

14

3

151

6

4 359

15

4

406

7

4 403

16

4

428

8

5 574

17

3

160

9

3 185

18

4

374

BELLINGHAM

From the North: After crossing the England/Scotland border at Carter Bar, continue along A68 for approx. 13 miles following signs towards Bellingham, turn right onto B6320 for 6 miles, when coming down into Bellingham the golf club entrance is to your left.

This highly regarded golf course is situated in the picturesque North Tyne valley between Hadrians Wall and the Scottish border. The course overlooks the village with stunning views towards Kielder Water and the Border Forest Park.

The variety of holes offered is enhanced by a balance of design which makes best use of the many natural features. There is therefore a pleasing mix of testing par 3’s, long par 5’s and a memorable collection of tricky par 4’s.

The overriding memory of Bellingham Golf Course will be the natural surrounding beauty and the unstinting challenge which ensures

continued enthusiasm to the very last putt.

“I can’t think of a holiday course which gives better value for money or more enjoyment” (Duncan Madeson, Newcastle Evening Chronicle). Visitors are assured of a very warm welcome both before and after their round and can enjoy quality catering in the lounge bar which looks out over the 18th hole.

Signature Hole: 18th, Par 4, 374 yards “Boggle Hole” is a fitting finish in front of the clubhouse. Its the hole that visitors always remember because of the two ravines which have to be negotiated with the second shot, to reach the plateau green.

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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

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

BISHOP AUCKLAND

03. 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.

WINTER GOLF OFFERS Prices between £12 and £20 weekdays and £25 weekends Please contact the Professional, Michael Pilgrim 01388 661618 Option 3

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Blyth Golf Club New Delaval, Blyth Northumberland, NE24 4DB Telephone: 01670 540110 clubmanager@blythgolf.co.uk www.blythgolf.co.uk

04. 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.

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.

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

• 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

WINTER GREEN FEES

VISITING PARTY SUMMER PACKAGES

OCTOBER 27TH – MARCH 28TH 2014

APRIL 2014 – OCTOBER 2014

VISITORS Per Round £13.00 W/E Round £16.00

WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS (After 10.00am) (After 11.00am) NO CATERING ON TUESDAYS 18 Holes - £29.75 18 Holes - £31.75 Coffee & Bacon Roll Coffee & Bacon Roll 1 Course Meal 1 Course Meal

Day Ticket £22.00 W/E Day Ticket £29.00

Playing with member £9.00 (at all times) We welcome 2 for 1 vouchers. Please note these are charged at the appropriate day ticket rate.

PAR

FULL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY 2014

RING JOHN HALL, CLUB MANAGER ON 01670 540110 FOR FULL DETAILS

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Boldon Golf Club Dipe Lane, East Boldon Tyne and Wear, NE36 0PQ Telephone: 0191 5365360 info@boldongolfclub.co.uk www.boldongolfclub.co.uk

05. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Driving Range, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Teaching Academy, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6414 • 6094 • 5581 (74) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 299

10

4

366

2

4 325

11

5

544

3

3 163

12

3

145

4

3 163

13

4

371

5

4 261

14

4

420

6

4 448

15

4

313

7

5 507

16

3

208

8

5 484

17

4

459

9

4 435

18

5

277

BOLDON

From the South and West leave the A1(M) just after Washington services, at the intersection of the A194. After 3 miles, at the first roundabout turn right onto the A184 and head east for a further 2 miles going straight over roundabout on the A19. One mile more and at the first set of traffic lights turn right onto Hylton Lane, and then 1st left onto Dipe Lane.

Boldon Golf Club was founded in 1912 in the village of East Boldon, Sunderland. A long established club, we are proud to be celebrating our Centenary. To mark our achievement, the Club is staging a number of celebratory events including the Durham County Matchplay Championships. Visitors are assured of a warm welcome, especially during Centenary Year, when the course will be in excellent condition.

The course, designed by six time Open Champion Harry Vardon, has panoramic views of the North East coast line, the cities of Sunderland and Newcastle and offers a test to golfers of all abilities.

Flexible membership packages for all categories at Boldon Golf Club are available on request and Visitors and Societies are welcomed throughout the year including weekends after 12 noon. For full details of all member and visitor packages, please visit our website or email the Club manager for more information.

Signature Hole: 14th, Par 4, 420 yards With views across the County to the Stadium of Light, North Sea, Newcastle and the Cheviot Hills the 14th hole can be spectacular.From a raised tee, it plays to a tight fairway, then a second shot to a two-tiered green provides a golfing test every time it’s played.

Visit our website www.boldongolfclub.co.uk for the latest offers Dipe Lane, East Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0PQ Telephone: 0191 5365360 - info@boldongolfclub.co.uk www.boldongolfclub.co.uk

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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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PAR

4 4 4 3 4 4 5 4 3

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

375 355 327 199 341 383 466 437 185

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

5 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4

471 373 184 423 157 353 412 504 363

Stay and Play at Close House Play two rounds of Golf at Close House on the Filly & Colt courses

from £200 per person

06. 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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PAR

4 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 5

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

386 347 157 405 160 361 340 156 478

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3

424 526 437 401 387 262 278 300 151

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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Eaglescliffe Golf Club Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe Stockton on Tees, TS16 0DQ Telephone: 01642 780 238 secretary@eaglescliffegolfclub.co.uk www.eaglescliffegolfclub.co.uk

07. How to Find

EAGLESCLIFFE

From M1: Continue on Aberford by Pass (A1(M)). Take exit 49 toward THIRSK / A19 / TEESSIDE. Continue on A19. Take the ramp onto A67. Keep right at the fork, and merge onto A67.

Turn left at A67. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirsk Rd (A67). Continue on Yarm Rd (A135)

All Photographs - Brian G Ramsden LRPS LBIPP

Facilities Should you be playing golf in the North East of England, a visit to Eaglescliffe is a must. Nestled beside the River Tees with the Cleveland Hills as a backdrop, the course has been described by Golf Monthly magazine as ‘a hidden gem’ of English golf.

Though picturesque, the course is demanding due to the nature of the rolling terrain and sloping greens and provides a challenge for both novice and experienced golfer alike.

Eaglescliffe & District Golf Club lies one mile to the north of the historic medieval riverside town of Yarm, and is situated on rolling

terrain shelving down to the River Tees.

A short drive from the towns of Stockton, Darlington, and Middlesbrough, the area is readily accessible by road, rail, and air Eaglescliffe hosts regional and county events and is popular with societies and corporate groups who visit on a regular basis from all over the north of England.

The excellent course and clubhouse, top class catering and a friendly welcome ensures that a visit to Eaglescliffe & District Golf Club is a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

EAGLESCLIFFE GOLF CLUB Please visit our website for all our current offers www.eaglescliffegolfclub.co.uk

Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Club Shop, Buggy Hire, Snooker Room, Practice Area

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6289 • 6003 • 5646 (74) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 328

10

4

347

2

4 383

11

4

318

3

4 450

12

5

477

4

3 161

13

3

179

5

4 357

14

5

531

6

3 148

15

5

478

7

4 280

16

4

467

8

4 348

17

3

174

9

5 496

18

4

367

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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

08. 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 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

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.

Golfing Breaks from £75.00 per person 2 rounds of championship golf, dinner, bed & breakfast Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa

All Societies Welcome!

Prices from £20.00 per person 18 holes of championship golf, tea, coffee & bacon roll

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.

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.

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Goswick Links Golf Club Beal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland, TD15 2RW Telephone: 01289 387256 Club Pro: 01289 387380 goswickgc@btconnect.com www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk

09. How to Find

GOSWICK LINKS

Situated 5 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed on the coast approx.

3 miles from the main A1 trunk route. Signposted Goswick.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Ground, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy hire, Lessons, Pro Shop Goswick Links Golf Club is undeniably a hidden gem of a course and is situated an hour from Newcastle and Edinburgh, and 5 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed.

The best tribute for Goswick has come from the R and A who, given the opportunity to make alterations for the Open Qualifier instructed the Club to” leave the course exactly as it was”

A James Braid masterpiece, widely acknowledged as a truly outstanding links course which is playable all year round. A regional qualifier for the Open championship this 6,803 yard par 72 course is a real test of golf and is a must play for the discerning golfer.

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.

The club boasts full facilities including practice area, a fully stocked Pro shop and a restaurant.

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course 2008 - 2012

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6803 • 6654 • 6467 • 5718 H OLE

Goswick Golf Club Play great links golf at an Open Championship Qualifying Course in the North East of England.

To Book Contact our Club Pro:

01289 387380

www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk

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

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Hexham Golf Club Spital Park, Hexham Northumberland, NE46 3RZ Telephone: 01434 603072 info@hexhamgolf.co.uk www.hexhamgolf.co.uk

10. How to Find

HEXHAM

If heading north or south on the A1 take the A69 signposted Hexham and Carlisle for approx. 20 minutes.

Go straight on at the main Hexham roundabout to stay on the A69 and after one mile turn left to exit the A69 via the B6531 slip road. Hexham Golf Club is approx. half a mile on the left.

If heading north or south on the M6 take the A69 signposted Hexham for approx.

45 minutes. Turn right to exit the A69 via the B6531 slip road at the beginning of the dual carriageway at Hexham. Hexham Golf Club is approx. half a mile on the left.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Function and Meeting rooms, Snooker Room, Squash Courts, Practice Ground, Putting Green, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Pro Shop, Custom Fitting, Lessons Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6294 • 6000 • 5737 (74) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

5 498

10

3

190

2

3 166

11

5

487

3

4 403

12

4

433

4

3 188

13

3

146

5

4 393

14

4

406

6

4 457

15

5

493

7

4 386

16

3

122

8

4 433

17

4

400

9

4 349

18

4

344

“As fine an inland course as you can find.”

The words of Harry Vardon, designer of the original course, are as true today as they were in 1907 when he wrote them to the committee.

The Spital course has a magnificent setting on the south bank of the Tyne, and makes full use of the rolling contours and thousands of mature trees to provide a course that is challenging enough to be a regular host of County and Regional events, both amateur and professional, and yet at 6,300 yards it is also enjoyable for the handicap golfer. The greens are regularly amongst the best in the County, and the views over the surrounding

Northumberland countryside are stunning.

With its perfect setting, spectacular Georgian Grade One listed Clubhouse, and mouthwatering menus, Hexham Golf Club is undoubtedly one of the best venues in the region for corporate and society golf with many visitors returning year after year to enjoy the excellent facilities and warm welcome.

Signature Hole: 18th, Par 4, 344 yards This magnificent closing hole requires a tough decision. Do you risk trying to drive the green or play safe? An accurate tee shot is needed, avoiding the out of bounds, with a large, heavily bunkered green as your final challenge.

2014 OPEN COMPETITIONS: Enter all our opens online (inc. winter opens) at www.hexhamgolf.co.uk from 1st December 2013 WINTER OFFERS: Including golf and chef’s hot dish of the day for only £17.50pp (Nov – Mar) MEMBERSHIP OFFERS: Now with NO JOINING FEE and include our new Twilight Membership for only £295pa

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Longhirst Hall Golf Course Longhirst, Morpeth Northumberland, NE61 3LL Telephone: 01670 791562 enquiries@longhirstgolf.co.uk www.longhirstgolf.co.uk

11. 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 2010-2013

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Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Longhorsley, Morpeth Northumberland, NE65 8XF

MACDONALD LINDEN HALL

Telephone: 01670 500011 golfdir.lindenhall@macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

12. 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, Restaurants, Conferencing, Weddings, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Pro Shop, Golf Schools, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6846 • 6502 • 6117 • 5530 H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 395

10

4

400

2

4 390

11

4

390

3

5 558

12

4

375

4

3 150

13

5

547

5

4 381

14

4

385

6

4 401

15

3

154

7

3 135

16

5

498

8

4 280

17

3

163

9

5 508

18

4

392

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.

At 6846 yards from the Championship tees the course threads its way through some testing hazards and bunkers whilst also offering some gloriously undulating fairways.

Water comes into play on nine of the holes, with the 4th being a testing par 3 played over water surrounded with trees. The course offers panoramic views of the Cheviots, Coquet Island and the Northumberland coastline. 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.

Winter Warmer Only £25 per person including: Tea/Coffee & bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf, Pub meal after you play MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE NOW. 16 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 12 JUST £10 PER WEEK!

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability when booking.

Winter warmer offer only available 1st November 2013 - 28th February 2014.

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Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0RH Telephone: 01661 886400 golfshop@matfenhall.com www.matfenhall.com

13. 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)

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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

14. How to Find

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

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.

WINTER GREEN FEES 2013/2014 Midweek: £14 per round Midweek after 11.30: £12 per round Weekend / Bank Holidays: £18 per round Buggies £15 /round

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Northumberland Golf Club

“We doubt you will find a more enjoyable example of a heath land course in the North of England.”

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

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.

Course History At the beginning of 1898, the originators of the Club designed the course. The first major alteration to the course was in 1899, and this was dictated by the position of the clubhouse. The next major alteration was in 1905, when the new clubhouse was reerected at the west of Gosforth Park.

At about this time H S Colt advised on the reconstruction of the course and much of this work was in progress when the 1914-18 War broke out. When the war was over James Braid visited the course and gave advice regarding certain alterations which were carried out immediately.

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The Northumberland Golf Club High Gosforth Park Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HT Telephone: 0191 236 2498 admin@thengc.co.uk www.thengc.co.uk

NORTHUMBERLAND

15. 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) H OLE

PAR

• 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

Much of the detail about the history of the course and club can be found in George Harbottle’s book ‘The Northumberland Golf Club Story’, 100 years at the “Park” and Gosforth Park Ladies’ Golf Club 1923-1983.

The Clubhouse The Northumberland Golf Club was formed in 1898 when members left a club on the Town Moor and leased land from High Gosforth Park to build a new course. A small clubhouse was built near the start of the straight mile.

The present clubhouse was built in 1913, of a traditional style, in a magnificent

position nestling into the surrounding woods and with a view out over the course and High Gosforth Park.

The Main Lounge is a spacious and impressive oak panelled room. Its large bay window has magnificent views down the 1st and 18th fairways and onto the 18th green.

The Dining Room seats 70 and has views down the 18th fairway. It’s furniture was made by the famous ‘Mouseman’ of Kilburn, Yorkshire.

The Card Room adjacent to the Main Lounge is suitable for informal card playing and as a formal meeting room.

It is available for hire by members.

The Mixed Lounge has views over the 1st tee and 18th fairway and green. It is used by Ladies on a Tuesday and mainly as a bar for large visiting parties.

The Sun Lounge has views over the 18th fairway and green. It is used by large visiting parties and is available for hire by members as a meeting room.

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Ramside Golf Club Carrville, Durham County Durham, DH1 1TD Telephone: 0191 3869514 helen.roseberry@ramsidehallhotel.co.uk www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk/golf

16. How to Find

RAMSIDE

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.

Facilities 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 18 holes available at all times – the Princes and Bishops Courses.

Our Team have been busy in the last two developing and Building our second Course.

Due to open in 2014. Early summer we will have 27 holes to play and on 1st September we will have both course to play.

The courses surround the popular Ramside Hall Hotel, the North East’s largest privately owned Hotel with golf. Opened in 1996, The Golf Course has established itself as one of the North East’s Top Courses. A great venue for Corporate and Society Golf, and for an extra special Play and Stay, the Ramside Farmhouse, situated just next to the 11th green, and sleeping up to ten people is simply fantastic!

The courses are built to USGA specifications and utilize the natural contours the site afforded.

The result is an excellent mix of water, mature trees, fine landscaping and superb 360 degree views, particularly at the top of the Course.

Hotel, Guest Farmhouse, Conference Facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Steam and Sauna, 18 holes, 16 Bay Driving Range, Practice Areas, Club Hire, Buggy Hire, Trolley Hire, Golf Tuition, Pro Shop.

Prince Bishops Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6851 • 6520 • 6220 • 5610 (74) H OLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Sunday Night Driver

£79

PER PERSON

Please ring 0191 386528 for other Play and Stay offers

PAR

4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 5

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

470 477 124 437 433 304 133 403 538

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

3 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 4

201 387 528 464 441 206 316 554 435

Golf break including Dinner, Bed, Full English Breakfast and 2 Rounds of Golf.

Or why not exchange a round of golf for a half day karting or paintballing experience at local attraction: - North East Karting / £35 supplement - Paintballing experience / £15 supplement Complimentary transport (Mini Bus) to and from hotel available. www.kartingnortheast.com Offer based on 2 persons sharing.

Single supplement £20

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The Clubhouse The Clubhouse is magnificent with a conservatory bar, billiards room, shop, amazing locker rooms, sauna, steam, 16 bay floodlit driving range. We serve an excellent menu of snacks, all day breakfasts, daily specials, Sunday carvery is very popular. A well stocked bar is available and live sport is shown on the plasma tv screens. There is a private members lounge which doubles up as a private dining room.

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 Hotel at Ramside Ramside Hall Hotel is one of the finest luxury hotels in County Durham. Whether you’re visiting Durham for an overnight stay or short break, our hotel accommodation will provide the perfect base for your stay.

The hotel houses 80 individually decorated bedrooms including two presidential suites and a number of deluxe rooms featuring four poster beds. All deluxe rooms have a luxury bathroom. Our rooms include standard double and twin rooms as well as Premier Rooms and Presidential Suites that provide added luxury and comfort.

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That’s only £50.00 per person per night including continental breakfast supplies and 2 rounds of golf on our stunning Championship course.

Or why not substitute a round of golf for a half day karting or paintballing experience at local attraction: - North East Karting / £35 supplement - Paintballing experience / £15 supplement Complimentary transport (Mini Bus) to and from hotel available. www.kartingnortheast.com

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Sharpley Golf - Country Golf Course Seaton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0NP Secretary: 0191 581 4821 Telephone: 0191 513 1100 (Tee Times) info@sharpleygolf.co.uk www.sharpleygolf.co.uk

SHARPLEY GOLF

17. 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.

Facilities Golf Academy with 14 Bay Driving Range, Short Game Practice Facilities, Qualifi ed 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

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 of years and therefore has an established feel with greens built to USGA standards.

The Head Greenkeeper Richard Hood boasts over 25 years of experience 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.

This year societies have enjoyed the course immensely, booking any day or time, playable whatever the weather.

3 minutes from the A19, 10 minutes from the A1(M) 4 minutes from Seaham Hall Spa Hotel.

Sharpley is like an inlands link course all winter play - no temporary greens.

Driest inland course in England

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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

18. 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

Whickham Golf Club was founded in 1911 and moved to its present site at Hollinside Park in 1938. The existing clubhouse was completed in 1980 and provides superb facilities.

This excellent parkland course leaves a lasting impression on visitors, set in the beautiful Derwent Valley it has outstanding views of scenic countryside, extending to the Cheviots in the north. The romantic ruins of Gibside Hall and its orangery, and Hollinside Hall serve to enhance to local landscape.

Whickham Golf Club boasts 20 holes which can provide 2 separate course layouts, only one layout being in play at a time.

Our championship layout, The Nordmann Course measures 6666 yards from the men’s medal tees and is par 72. The Crombie Course measures 5969 yards from the men’s medal tees and is par 68.

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. Accuracy is essential with trees lining most fairways. The greens are small and undulating, they provide a thorough examination for approach shots.

Look at these great Winter Visitor Offers 1st November 2013 until April 30th 2014 Monday to Friday from £11pp or 4 Ball from £40 Visiting Parties, Societies and Corporate Days Book now for 2014 You will be enthralled by the views, the peace, tranquility and wildlife which enhance the golf course.

This is a course for all seasons and can be enjoyed all year round.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant,Two Practice Areas, Putting Green, Golf Shop, Buggy and Trolley Hire, Club Repairs, Lessons, BRS On-line Booking System

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 5996 • 5769 • 5409 (71) H OLE

PAR

• YDS

H OLE

PAR

• YDS

1

4 410

10

5

505

2

4 357

11

4

403

3

3 165

12

4

337

4

4 387

13

3

158

5

3 168

14

4

370

6

4 394

15

4

343

7

4 400

16

4

466

8

3 182

17

3

175

9

4 349

18

4

427

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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

19. How to Find

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

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.

• 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.

Wynyard Golf Club

Contact us for special offers Telephone: 01740 644 399 - enquiries@wynyardgolfclub.co.uk - www.wynyardgolfclub.co.uk

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Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide

North East Directory

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

Garesfield Tel: 01207 561309 www.garesfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Alnwick Tel: 01665 602499 www.alnwickgolfclub.co.uk

Boldon Tel: 0191 536 5360 www.boldongolfclub.co.uk

George Washington Tel: 0191 417 8346 www.georgewashington.co.uk

Arcot Hall Tel: 01912 362794 www.arcothall.co.uk

Brancepeth Castle Tel: 0191 378 0075 www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk

Gosforth Tel: 0191 285 3495 www.gosforthgolfclub.co.uk

Bamburgh Castle Tel: 01668 214321 www.bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk

Burgham Park Tel: 01670 787898 www.burghampark.co.uk

Hall Garth Tel: 01325 300400 www.hallgarthdarlington.co.uk

Barnard Castle Tel: 01833 638355 www.barnardcastlegolfclub.org

Castle Eden Tel: 01429 836510 castleedengolfclub.co.uk

Haltwhistle Tel: 01434 320708 www.haltwhistlegolf.co.uk

Beamish Park Tel: 0191 370 1382 www.beamishgolf.co.uk

Chester-le-Street Tel: 0191 388 3218 www.clsgolfclub.co.uk

Hartlepool Tel: 01429 274398 www.hartlepoolgolfclub.co.uk

Beamish Park Hotel & Golf Tel: 01207 230 666 www.beamish-park-hotel.co.uk

City of Newcastle Tel: 0191 285 1775 www.cityofnewcastlegolfclub.com

Headlam Hall Tel: 01325 730 238 www.headlamhall.co.uk

Backworth Tel: 0191 268 8815 www.backworthminers.co.uk

Close House Tel: 01661 852953 www.closehouse.co.uk

Hetton-le-Hill Community Golf Club Tel: 0191 517 3057 Website n/a

Bedlingtonshire Tel: 01670 822457 www.bedlingtongolfclub.com

Cocken Lodge Golf Course Tel: 0191 584 1053 www.cockenlodge.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

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

Ineos Golf Club Tel: 01325 303 525 www.ineosgolfclub.webs.com

Birtley Tel: 0191 410 2207 www.bietleyportobellogolfclub.co.uk

Dunstanburgh Castle Tel: 01665 576562 www.dunstanburgh.com

Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy Tel: 01642 767537 www. InglebyBarwickGolfAcademy.co.uk

Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide

North East Directory

Knotty Hill Tel: 01740 620320 www.knottyhill.com

Ravensworth Tel: 0191 487 6014 www.ravensworthgolfclub.co.uk

The Northumberland Tel: 0191 236 2036 www.thengc.co.uk

Longhirst Hall Tel: 01670 791562 www.longhirstgolf.co.uk

Rockliffe Hall, Hotel - Golf - Spa Tel: 01325 729999 www.rockliffehall.com

Tynemouth Tel: 0191 257 4578 www.tynemouthgolfclub.com

Macdonald Linden Hall Tel: 01670 500011 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/lindenhall/golf

Roseberry Grange Tel: 0191 370 2047 Website n/a

Tyneside Tel: 0191 413 2742 www.tynesidegolfclub.co.uk

Magdalene Fields Tel: 01289 306130 www.magdalene-fields.co.uk

Rothbury Tel: 01669 621271 www.rothburygolfclub.com

Tynedale Tel: 01434 608154 www.tynedalegolfclub.co.uk

Matfen Hall Tel: 01661 886400 www.matfenhallgolf.co.uk

Ryton Tel: 0191 413 1642 www.rytongolfclub.co.uk

Wallsend Tel: 0191 262 1973 www.centurionparkwallsend.co.uk

Morpeth Tel: 01670 504942 www.morpethgolf.co.uk

Seahouses Tel: 01665 720794 www.seahousesgolf.co.uk

Warkworth Tel: 01665 711596 www.warkworthgolfclub.com

Mount Oswald Manor Tel: 0191 286 7527 www.mountoswald.co.uk

Seaham Tel: 0191 581 1268 www.seahamgolfclub.co.uk

Wearside Tel: 0191 534 2518 www.wearsidegolfclub.co.uk

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Tel: 01670 817344 www.newbiggingolfclub.co.uk

Seaton Carew Tel: 01429 296496 www.seatoncarewgolfclub.co.uk

Westerhope Tel: 0191 286 7636 www.westerhopegolfclub.com

Newcastle United Tel: 0191 286 9998 www.newcastleunitedgolfclub.co.uk

Sharpley Golf Club Tel: 07789 220 505 www.sharpleygolf.co.uk

Whickham Tel: 0191 488 1576 www.whickhamgolfclub.co.uk

Norton Tel: 01642 676385 Website n/a

South Moor Tel: 01207 232848 www.southmoorgc.co.uk

Whitburn Tel: 0191 529 4944 www.golf-whitburn.co.uk

Oak Leaf Tel: 01325 316040 Website n/a

South Shields Tel: 0191 456 8942 www.ssgc.co.uk

Whitley Bay Tel: 0191 252 0180 www.whitleybaygolfclub.co.uk

Parklands Tel: 0191 236 4480 www.parklandsgolf.co.uk

Stocksfield Tel: 01661 843041 www.stocksfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Wooler Tel: 01668 281631 www.woolergolf.co.uk

Percy Wood Tel: 01670 787010 www.percywood.co.uk

Stressholme Tel: 01325 461002 www.darlington.gov.uk

The Wynyard Golf Club Tel: 01740 644399 www.wynyardgolfclub.co.uk

Ponteland Tel: 01661 822689 www.pontgolfclub.co.uk

Teesside Tel: 01642 616516 www.teessidegolfclub.com

Woodham Tel: 01325 320574 www.woodhamgolfandcountryclub.co.uk

Prudhoe Tel: 01661 836188 www.prudhoegolfclub.co.uk

The Darlington Tel: 01325 355324 www.darlington-gc.co.uk

Ramside Hall Tel: 0191 286 9514 www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk

The Heworth Golf Club Tel: 0191 4699832 www.theheworthgolfclub.co.uk

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D2 Calahonda Park is situated on the Malaga-Cadiz road at KM Mark 197. It has views overlooking beautiful gardens and one of the two community swimming pools. It is ideally placed at the heart of the Mijas Costa. Beaches, marinas, shops, bars, restaurants, historic sites, wildlife adventure parks and all imaginable sports are available locally.

Complete with secure parking, this is a very spacious apartment with modern facilities.

The complex is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, with access to the apartment from the ground floor. It has two spacious bedrooms with their own bathrooms and a large terrace overlooking the gardens, pool and Jacuzzi. It is just 3 minutes walk to the shops and restaurants and 10 minutes to the beach. Calahonda Park is right in the middle of the ‘Costa del Golf’ with more than 30 golf courses and within easy reach of many well known cities including Malaga, Granada, Seville and Gibraltar.

For further details, full price listing and to check availability for the property, please contact Christine Baird on 0845 217 1811 or email at chrisbaird@routeorg.co.uk