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Fulford Golf Club since 1906
Visitors are assured a warm welcome and ‘The F As well as being the largest county in the north of England, Yorkshire is also home to the most golf courses. With many of these situated around the major cities of York, Leeds and Wakefield, you will find your perfect golf break with hundreds of accommodation providers, restaurants, bars and entertainment. A mixture of big name venues and hidden gems which are just waiting to be discovered Inland Links, parkland, heathland and features attributed to the region such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways.
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The county town of York in North Yorkshire features an array of course offering different challenges and with breath-taking views across the Pennines, North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds. The River Ouse also meanders through the county of Yorkshire, adding an extra element of caution to some of the golf courses that can be experienced. A perfect blend of heathland and woodland, Fulford Golf Club near to York is highly regarded as one of the best inland golf courses around. Having staged twenty-three European Tour events between the 1970s and 90s, Fulford has successfully established itself firmly on the golfing map.
One of Yorkshires finest courses located just outside the centre of York.
Originally founded in 1906, Fulford Golf Club moved to its current site in 1935 when it was planned and constructed by renowned golf course architect, Major Charles Mackenzie the brother and business partner of the legendary, Dr Alistair Mackenzie. Visitors and societies are welcome through the week. The Club’s Head Chef and his catering team offer high quality catering services to members and visitors throughout the year with several packages available for visiting groups, combining breakfast, lunches and evening meals with the championship golf course – achieving the ‘true Fulford Experience’.
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GANTON GOLF CLUB
Blessed with some magnificent golf courses, glorious landscapes and vibrant towns and cities, the North East of England offers an allrounders perfect destination for a golf break.
By day;
With dozens of top notch golf courses to choose from, you are not short of options in the North East and with this quality comes great value on a variety of luxury hotels and excellent facilities.
By night:
Explore the meandering courses that are a feature of the region’s beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire and coastline of Northumberland and Durham. Whilst, away from the golf course; discover points of cultural and historical interest including the legacy of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall.
Revellers can experience the thrills of Leeds or Newcastle city centre; perfect for a night on the tiles.
One Of The Worlds Top 80 Golf Courses
The North East truly does have everything to satisfy the demands of a top class golf break.
Situated in Ganton in the Vale of Pickering between York and Scarborough, Ganton Golf Club is one of Britain’s very best inland golf courses and over the years, has played host to many amateur and professional golf tournaments. Proud to have been closely linked to the history of British golf, the Ganton golf course features deep and prolific bunkers, savage rough and intimidating gorse which make the par 73 golf course, which measures 6,739 yards from the championship, white tees; an enjoyable yet testing challenge for all.
Golf was first played in Ganton in the summer of 1891. The course was laid out by St Andrews’ Tom Chisolm who had assistance from Robert Bird, the club’s first professional and head green keeper. The superbly appointed Ganton clubhouse is a shrine to golfing years gone by. The Thirsk Room boasts views across the putting green and features large patio doors leading to an outdoor terrace – perfect for al fresco eating and drinking. Here, visitors will also find photographs and original water colours of the region’s decorated golfing heritage. The clubhouse is also home to the Vardon and Rudgard rooms which have spacious lounge areas ideal for relaxing pre or post round.
Ganton Golf Club welcomes society groups throughout the year with excellent dining packages coupled with fantastic golf to create the ideal golf day.
Ganton Golf Club, Ganton, Scarborough, YO12 4PA 01944 710 329 | secretary@gantongolfclub.com | www.gantongolfclub.com
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blend of lively cities, pretty villages, rolling countryside and grand coastline, Yorkshire has so much to offer visitors. The county offers some of the best food and drink around with many local traditions and tipples. Whilst, there are also many places to visit without the need for a car – taking in the breath-taking rural scenery. No less than 250,000 visitors explore the Three Peaks area in the Yorkshire Dales each year.
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You’ll be spoilt for choice in South Yorkshire with a wide variety of things to see and do on and off the golf course. The region’s accommodation providers range from large national hotels to manor houses in the countryside and family-run bed and breakfasts and, with a wide range of bars, restaurants and eateries offering plenty of entertainment away from the golf course – South Yorkshire represents the ideal destination for a cost effective golf break. Sheffield is the largest settlement in South Yorkshire and alongside its neighbours is home to a wealth of history and heritage with many places of interest. Buzzing with attractions for the whole family, South Yorkshire boasts sites of historical significance, green country parks, a thriving arts scene and the largest science adventure centre in Europe.
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Totley Golf Club should be high on ps visiting South Yorkshire.
Founded in 1913, Dore & Totley Golf Club is located in the Sheffield superb of Bradway close to the Derbyshire Peak District. The superbly-appointed, private members club boasts a tremendous mature parkland golf course with subtle features and limited undulations - making it an excellent course for all levels of golf as well as visiting society groups. May 2005 saw major investment in the golf course with five completely new holes added, and the redesign of the remaining holes to create the current yardage of 6,576 yards from the championship, white tees with a par of 72. Visitor can be assured of good food and great service in the warm and welcoming clubhouse. A fantastic venue for a golf day, Dote & Totley’s 19th Hole facilities include various sized and comfortable lounges with well-stocked bars. The main lounge and dining room, which can be hired as one complete function room for all manner of occasion or celebration, provides a full restaurant service together with a comprehensive wine list and an extensive range of beers. History and tradition are of strong prominence at Dore & Totley Golf Club. The clubhouse’s centrepiece is a Ryder Cup jacket, clubs and other mementos from club golfer, Arthur Lees who represented his country on four separate occasions. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the many challenges provide by the course at Dore & Totley Golf Club. The club offers a variety of society packages which can be tailored to meet the requirements of the visiting party. The club’s Professional team can tailor the golf day packages that they offer to include excellent golf on the Dore & Totley course, combined with as much or as little catering as required whilst guaranteeing guests some fine Yorkshire hospitality.
Dore & Totley Golf Club Bradway Road, Sheffield, S17 4QR 0114 236 9872 dore.totley@btconnect.com www.doreandtotleygolfclub.co.uk
HOWLEY HALL GOLF CLUB
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Location, location, location As well as being the largest county in the north of England, Yorkshire is also home to the most golf courses. With many of these situated around the major cities of York, Leeds and Wakefield, you will find your perfect golf break with hundreds of accommodation providers, restaurants, bars and entertainment. A mixture of big name venues and hidden gems which are just waiting to be discovered. The county is awash with inland links-style golf courses as well as picturesque parklands, wonderful heathlands and many features attributed to the region, such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways. Leeds has never been more popular with investment in the city making it one of the tourist hotspots of the country. As well as a hub of city life, Leeds is the third largest and one of the fastest growing, greenest cities in the UK.
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owley Hall Golf Club, located in Morley offers a fantastic ur of the best finishing holes in the whole of Yorkshire. With excellent road and rail links as well as an international airport, the thriving city centre is also a popular choice for golfing breaks with visiting groups loving the bustling night life and the excellent golf that is on offer. Leeds is packed full of golfing heritage with the area’s many golf clubs and resorts making the perfect retreat for the society golfer.
A rich history A fantastic venue for golf, Howley Hall was founded in 1900, course improvements were later made by the renowned golf course architect, Dr Alister Mackenzie in 1913. Today, the Club has a thriving membership and is home to the PGA in Yorkshire Open Championship. Situated within minutes of the M62 and M1 on the outskirts of Leeds, Howley Hall is the perfect location for visiting golfing parties holidaying in the area and golf societies. Highly regarded as one of the finest championship golf courses in Yorkshire, many visitors return to Howley Hall year-after-year.
Relax in comfortable surroundings Perfect for all occasions, Howley Hall’s clubhouse is home to a large, pleasant dining room which overlooks the 18th green. The dining room serves lunches and dinners daily as well as regularly catering for more formal dining occasions. Away from the course, the club also offers a range of excellent facilities in the superbly-appointed, clubhouse which boasts wonderful views across the course, to the Pennines and beyond. The recently refurbished Spike Bar is the ideal place to relax pre or post round. Whilst, the lounge bar overlooks the 15th and 18th greens and offers a fine selection of ales, which include local guest beers, wines and spirits. The Club also has two outside areas which are perfect for al fresco dining in the summer months.
Why not see for yourself? Howley Hall Golf Club’s dedicated professional team are happy to tailor their golf day packages to suit the needs and budgets of visiting society groups. Organiser can choose from a variety of base packages which include golf on the championship course, delicious dining options and wonderful Yorkshire hospitality.
Howley Hall provides a variety of different seasonal deals as well as weekday and weekend golf days of the week.
01924 350 106 | office@howleyhall.co.uk | www.howleyhall.co.uk Scotchman Lane | Morley | Leeds | LS27 0NX
Scarcroft Golf Club
There is an abundance of fine golf courses on offer in West Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Easily accessed by junctions of the M1 and M62, the region features a number of grand parkland venues looking over picturesque countryside such as the majesty of the Yorkshire Dales.
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West Yorkshire
With something for everyone, West Yorkshire Great is the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money. Leeds has never been more popular with investment in the city making it one of the tourist hotspots of the country. As well as a hub of city life, Leeds is the third largest and one of the fastest growing, greenest cities in the UK. With excellent road and rail links as well as an international airport, the thriving city centre is also a popular choice for golfing breaks with visiting groups loving the bustling night life and the excellent golf that is on offer. Leeds is packed full of golfing heritage with the area’s many golf clubs and resorts making the perfect retreat for the society golfer.
Scarcroft Golf Club is situated to the North of Leeds and very close to both the Alwoodley and Moortown Golf Clubs. The par 71 golf course, which measures 6,243 yards from the white tees represents an enjoyable but challenging test to all ages and abilities of golfer. The lovely meandering and easywalking golf course boasts farreaching views of the North Yorkshire Moors, whilst tree-lined fairways mean you need to keep it straight off the tee in order to score well. The golf club has a rich history but was fully extended with the facilities that can be enjoyed today added to its current site in the 1980s. The Scarcroft clubhouse features two lounges, a bar and snooker room. Sports television and a variety of beverages in the Viking Bar and Trophy lounge whilst, dining facilities for up to 110 people in the wonderfully appointed, Blackburn Lounge.
A warm friendly welcome awaits you at Scarcroft Golf Club with a clubhouse team who aim to ensure that your day is memorable for all the right reasons, both on and off the course. Bar and catering facilities are available throughout the day.
Two loops of nine makes it a great venue for corporate or society golf days but everyone is welcome. Scarcroft Golf Club offer various golf day packages which can be tailored to meet the needs, requirements and budgets of the visiting party. Each package includes championship golf on the Scarcroft golf course and excellent dining options. The club’s professional team are also on hand to offer their advice on the day and to ensure that the event runs as smoothly as possible allowing you to enjoy all the Scarcroft Golf Club has to offer.
0113 289 2311 | manager@scarcroftgolfclub.co.uk www.scarcroftgolfclub.co.uk Scarcroft Golf Club, Syke Lane, Scarcroft, Leeds, Ls14 3Bq
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There is an abundance of fine golf courses on offer in West Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Easily accessed by junctions of the M1 and M62, the region features a number of grand parkland venues looking over picturesque countryside such as the majesty of the Yorkshire Dales. With something for everyone, West Yorkshire Great is the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money.
One of the jewels in West Yorkshire’s golfing crown is the superb, Bingley St Ives Golf Club.
Bingley is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near the Aire Valley and famous Bronte area. Bingley offers plenty of reasonably priced accommodation options and things to see and do away from the golf course for all the family. In particular, the town boasts excellent shopping amenities as well as the many museums based around the mills, railways and canals which are symbols of the industrial revolution in Yorkshire. Bingley St Ives Golf Club was founded in 1931 originally as a nine hole layout. Extended to 18 holes in 1934, the course meanders through different settings for golf, switching between parkland, woodland and moorland surroundings. The Bingley course was designed with instruction from legendary golf course architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie who has left many of his attributes on the course which can be see today, including tiered greens and a design that encompasses the nature of the landscape surrounding the golf course. Over the years, the course have been further developed with input from leading names in the game, including Sir Nick Faldo, the late Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Canizares. Today, the Par 71 golf course measures 6,458 yards from the white tees and continues to be a true golfing test in set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
When the club was privatised in 1990, work began on a clubhouse building. This was completed in 1994 and reflected the aesthetics of the historic buildings of the estate located nearby. The clubhouse was opened in 1994 by former Ryder Cup player, Mark James.
Bingley St Ives Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors throughout the year. The genius of the MacKenzie course and the natural beauty of its surroundings make for a superb golf course although, Bingley St Ives know that the perfect golf day is about much more than fairways, greens and the state of the bunkers - although these things play a big part too! Renowned for its hospitality packages which combine excellent golf on the championship golf course with superb dining options, Bingley St Ives is visited by many society groups who return yearafter-year. The club’s professional team are on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly resulting in a memorable golf day at Bingley St Ives Golf Club.
St Ives Estate, Harden, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1AT 01274 562 436 | secretary@bingleystivesgc.com | www.bingleystivesgc.com
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club
Blessed with some magnificent golf courses, glorious landscapes and vibrant towns and cities, the North East of England offers an all-rounders perfect destination for a golf break. With dozens of top notch golf courses to choose from, you are not short of options in the North East and with this quality comes great value on a variety of luxury hotels and excellent facilities. By day; explore the meandering courses that are a feature of the region’s beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire and coastline of Northumberland and Durham. Whilst, away from the golf course; discover points of cultural and historical interest including the legacy of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall. Revellers can also experience the thrills of Leeds or Newcastle city centre; perfect for a night on the tiles.
North Yorkshire’s hidden gem
The North East truly does have everything to satisfy the demands of a top class golf break.
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club is a hidden gem set in the North Yorkshire countryside. A championship golf course nestled in the foothills of the North York Moors, Kirkbymoorside boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside from its beautifully manicured fairways. Offering great golf all year round, the course was the 2017 Championship of Yorkshire Trilby Tour venue.
The par 70 golf course is highly regarded and measures 5,989 yards calling for accuracy from the tees and good course management skills. Also a popular wedding venue in North Yorkshire, the Kirkbymoorside clubhouse is the ideal place to relax and unwind whilst enjoying a drink or bite to eat. Visitors can bask in comfortable surroundings with views over the golf course and beyond to the surrounding picturesque Yorkshire countryside whilst enjoying a great choice of menus and a wellstocked bar.
The Kirkbymoorside professional shop is one of several SnaintonGolf satellite shops which stocks top of the range equipment, clothing and accessories from some of the game’s leading manufacturers. The golf club offer some fantastic society packages and, in 2018 offered a deal that including free coach travel to and from the golf club for parties of forty golfers or more. A great day out with an excellent championship golf course and first class services and facilities, visitors can tailor Kirkbymoorside’s existing golf day offers to suit their needs and most importantly budgets whilst the club’s staff are on hand to make the day enjoyable and run as smoothly as possible. After visiting Kirkbymoorside Golf Club once, many visitors return year-after year with many taking advantage of the clubs fantastic stay and play deals. The golf club has established partnerships with local hotels and accommodation providers which allow visitors to enjoy a stay in the quaint North Yorkshire countryside whilst combing the region’s fine hospitality, excellent dining and the superb Kirkbymoorside golf course.
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club
The Kings Head Kirkbymoorside
When you visit us you will quickly realise that you want to come back to play again and again, we have some fantastic stay and play packages on offer, so treating yourself has never been easier…
Play two rounds of golf with us in Summer, staying one night; bed and breakfast, at The Kings Head Kirkbymoorside from only £95 per person
“Offering great golf all year round, the course was the 2017 Championship of Yorkshire Trilby Tour venue.”
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club Manor Vale, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 6EG richard@kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk 01751 431 525 www.kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club Course review By Alan Hedley It’s often quite difficult to concentrate on your golf at Kirkbymoorside such is the spectacular scenery. But concentrate you must because this challenging golf course set on the edge of the North York Moors National Park is no pushover. At just over 6,200 off the back tees eight par fours over 400 yards - there’s just one par five - and a sprinkling of tantalising par threes, it’s an excellent, enjoyable test. But those views are something else - especially over the moors from the 13th tee - and you will see the Yorkshire Wolds and The Hambleton Hills at their best. Interestingly, the course starts with a short par three of 138 yards (don’t go long with the tee shot) and there are three short holes in the first six, but there are also a couple of big par fours and one of these short holes ain’t so short! Still, if you’re putting’s sound and you’re accurate, you should start with a comfortable par but the second presents an immediate risk and reward with the option of cutting the dangerous corner at this 422 yard par four. Then it’s a long par three of 193 yards over water to a narrow green and you’re beginning to think “this is not easy.” Keep left at the next par four which is a birdie chance and you’ll need a really good drive to get anything out of the 437 yard fifth, the small well-bunkered green at the 160-yard sixth will also pose problems. Not surprisingly, the 442-yard seventh is stroke index two and it is a cracking par four. It’s a tough right to left tee shot and unless you’re accurate, it may not be a driver for you.
What’s good about Kirkbymoorside is that there is almost always a chance offered to repair any damage, the seventh is followed by a drivable par four of 271 yards, a definite birdie chance. The ninth is also a chance to let rip with a wide fairway which you need to as it’s 445 yards and needs two good hits to get near. The 355-yard 10th is a complete contrast with an increasingly narrow fairway and it may well be a hybrid or long iron off the tee as the hole gets tighter the closer you get to the green. The toughest tee shot on the golf course comes at 11, a 444-yard par four with out of bounds left and bushes right. No surprise again that this is stroke one. Again it’s followed by a risk and reward hole with the 265 yard par four where you can risk the corner to set up a birdie or lay up and play safe.The 415yard 13th has those terrific views from the tee, but concentrate as the drive has to be straight and long on a tree-line fairway to get within range of the green. The solitary par five follows and at 515 yards would seem straightforward. It is if you play sensibly up short of the road and then over the marker on the top of the hill to leave a short iron to a green sloping left to right.
Best to leave the putt below the hole on the severely sloping green at the 179-yard 15th and the 16th is the start of an excellent finish where you need to decide whether to leave the tee shot on the top of the hill to give a good view on your approach or finish at the bottom of the hill. The 426-yard 17th demands a good drive left - but not too far left as there’s trouble there - to be able to get at the green and the 18th may be just 321 yards, but it’s tricky with a green that slopes front to back.
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