Garforth Golf Club
A quality venue to play golf
Garforth Golf Club is very proud of the warm welcome
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.
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.
Garforth is a small town in Leeds in close proximity to both the M1 and A1. Garforth features similar amenities to its parent city with ten traditional public houses and a mix of restaurants and cafes; reasonably priced accommodation providers and fine Yorkshire hospitality. and outstanding service that is provided to our visitors. Pay
Founded in 1913, Garforth Golf Club comprises a range of modern facilities in a historical golf club setting. The gently undulating 18-hole parkland golf course was designed by legendary golf course architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie and, along with the club’s other facilities, has beautifully evolved over the years.
Aside from the wonderful course, the golf club also features a large grass practice area, driving range and an indoor studio and fitting room complete with a state-of-the-art golf simulator which is used for ball flight analysis.
Garforth’s relaxing clubhouse is the ideal place for friends and family to get together and has hospitality at its heart. Boasting a relaxing balcony and fine dining in intimate surroundings, the building boasts panoramic views of the golf course and beyond to the surrounding picturesque Yorkshire countryside.
The golf club and its facilities leave a lasting impression with many visiting groups returning year-after-year, whether part of a local golf society or travelling group visiting Yorkshire for their annual golf break.
Garforth Golf Club offers a variety of catering and group packages giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the renowned parkland golf course before enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the clubhouse.
The club’s Professional team will also be on hand to assist throughout the day, ensuring that it runs smoothly, leaving the organiser to enjoy all that Garforth Golf Club has to offer.
A Gem of a Course on the North Yorkshire Coast
As well as being the largest county in the north of England, Yorkshire is also home to find your perfect golf break with hundreds of accommodation providers, restaurants,
Amixture of big name venues and hidden gems which are just waiting to be discovered, North Yorkshire’s inland links, parkland and heathland golf course meander through the stunning scenery attributed to the region, such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways.
A traditional northern town, Filey is a unique, quiet; and quite beautiful, small seaside town on the picturesque North Yorkshire coast. In years gone by, Filey has been proud of its maritime heritage. Today’s Filey proudly retains its fishing heritage; and the warmth and friendliness of its townsfolk is ever-present making the town an enjoyable place for a short break of rural holiday.
Established in 1897, Filey Golf Club really is a jewel in North Yorkshire’s golfing crown.
The original course at Filey was situated on land north of the old fishing town. The club relocated to its current location on the south-side of the town two years later in 1899 with the design of the new links course commissioned by legendary golf course architect, James Braid.
Filey’s management teams then purchased adjoining land some years later allowing for the addition of a nine hole academy course. This is always in great condition and, like the championship course – can be played all-year-round. The Academy is ideal for beginners and those wishing to touch up on their short game.
The old clubhouse building at Filey Golf Club was replaced with a fresh modern premises in 2002. Renowned for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, the well-appointed, clubhouse is the perfect place to relax and unwind pre or post round.
With magnificent views across the golf course and beyond to the surrounding North Yorkshire countryside, guests can enjoy spacious lounges and well-stocked bars as well as outside areas ideal for al fresco eating and drinking during the summer months.
With all of these changes over the years, the warm welcome received at Filey Golf Club has never changed. Visiting green fees and society groups are assured of an enjoyable experience at the golf club
to the most golf courses allowing you restaurants, bars and entertainment.
which is home to leading facilities and an attentive staff team who are on hand to cater for all needs and requirements.
Various golf day packages are available combining excellent golf on the championship Filey links course or the Academy with as much, or as little catering as required.
Rotherham GC
Rotherham Golf Club, a historic golfing venue in South Yorkshire, is nestled in the serene setting of one of Yorkshire’s finest historic parklands. The friendly members club has a rich legacy dating back over a century.
Rotherham Golf Club has provided a true test of golf for more than a century with its 16-hole course. Open champions Sandy Herd and course architect James Braid were behind the design of what is regarded as one of the county’s finest courses, one which is highly praised by the internationally renowned golfing star Lee Westwood.
At 6,334 yards off the white tees the course is not particularly long, though with a par of 70, it is certainly no push-over. The course has played host to some top professionals and aspiring amateurs, providing a fair and enjoyable test to golfers of all abilities. As well as this, Rotherham is the only club in England to boast a US Masters Tournament winner as a member - Danny Willett.
Over the past few years, Rotherham Golf Club has been enhancing what was already
considered one of the finest parkland courses in the region through various projects to elevate the playing experience and establish a new standard of golfing excellence.
One major focus has been on the bunker refurbishment project, which began in 2019 following member feedback. This extensive project, led by renowned golf course architect Jonathan Gaunt, aimed to refurbish all the bunkers on the course, improve their layouts, sand quality, drainage, and consistency. The refurbishment included the use of state-of-theart rubber crumb and bunker liner technology, and the new bunkers were filled with China clay sand known for its moisture retention and distinctive grey, mottled appearance.
In addition to the bunker upgrades, the club has made other notable improvements to its infrastructure. The path around the 13th tee and halfway house has been replaced with the Blinder Eco Path system, developed from recycled rubber crumb.
This environmentally friendly, hardwearing material is easy on the legs and enhances
the visual appeal of the course. This follows a similar upgrade to the path to the first tee and practice nets last year.
Rotherham Golf club also hosts a Grade II listed Neo-Gothic clubhouse, Thrybergh Hall, offering two bars and in-house catering facilities. The recently refurbished charming clubhouse offers spacious seating and dining areas overlooking the 18th hole and practice putting areas.
It is also home for numerous social events enjoyed by members throughout the year. These range from relaxed babrecues to family fun days to gourmet dinners and black-tie events such as the Captains dinner and New Years Eve dinner. The space even hosts weddings and private events with a friendly and skilled team of staff.
South Yorkshire itself is located in the heart of England, a region steeped in rich industrial heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Known historically for its steel production and coal mining, the area has successfully
transitioned into a modern hub of economic and cultural activity while preserving its historical landmarks and industrial roots. Cities like Sheffield highlight South Yorkshires industrial past and stunning landscapes, including the picturesque Peak District National Park which offers numerous outdoor activities. With a mix of urban sophistication, historical significance, and charming towns, South Yorkshire offers something for everyone.
Rotherham Golf Club’s commitment to continuous improvement and excellence makes it a prime destination for golf breaks and society golfing in South Yorkshire. Visitors can enjoy the beautifully maintained course, take advantage of the historic clubhouse's facilities, and explore the tranquil surroundings of the parkland. The club’s rich history, combined with modern enhancements, ensures a memorable and high-quality golfing experience for players of all abilities.
Beckfoot Lane, Bingley, BD16 1LX
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, Shipley 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.
Originally named as Shipley and Saltaire Golf Club, Shipley Golf Club was founded in 1896. The golf course was originally located at Moorhead in the hills to the north of its current location, which was designed by renowned golf course architect, Dr Alastair Mackenzie in 1921.
Set in a mature wooded valley at Beckford just outside Bingley in West Yorkshire, Shipley is a pleasant golf course with a traditional parkland setting and offers a stern test of the skills and accuracy of even the most accomplished of players.
Shipley has long been known as one of the best courses in the West Yorkshire region and is a regular venue for both Bradford Union and Yorkshire Union county fixtures.
The club’s recently refurbished clubhouse offers a relaxing atmosphere to unwind after a round on the championship golf course. Visitors can take advantage of the beautiful patio area which overlooks the Aire Valley - the ideal place to relax, eating and drinking following a round.
Shipley Golf Club offers a variety of packages to visitors to enjoy both golf and excellent bar and catering facilities. The packages can be tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the visiting party to include excellent golf and good quality dining.
The golf club’s dedicated professional team will be on hand throughout the golf day to ensure that the event runs smoothly and that, the organiser can focus on enjoying all that Shipley Golf Club has to offer their group.
GANTON GOLF CLUB
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Yorkshires long-acknowledged premier course is said to be the finest inland layout in the country. A catalogue of impressive Top100 World rankings, place Ganton amongst the ‘Who’s Who’ of the world’s top golfing locations.
Golf was first played in Ganton in the summer of 1891. The course was originally laid out by St Andrews’ Tom Chisolm, and has since been touched by most leading golf course architects over the years, including Braid, Colt, Fowler, Taylor and MacKenzie. Not resting on their laurels, the Club has recently embarked on a major restoration project under the direction of leading golf course architect
Martin Ebert. Clearance of gorse has revealed natural sand lines that had been lost over time – the dramatic scale of these sand areas provides great challenge and pleasing natural aesthetics.
Ganton is the only inland UK Club to host the Ryder, Curtis & Walker Cups, and the Amateur Championship among many other significant events. In 2021 the Club hosted the English Strokeplay Championship (Brabazon Trophy) and the R&A Senior Amateur Championship. In 2023 the R&A returned to stage the Boys and Girls Championships won by Kris Kim (Walton Heath and Helen Briem (Germany).
Ganton remains an enigma, where golfers experience tradition, quality, and a great test of their ability; The par 71 course measures over 7000yrd from the Championship tees, but most will prefer to play from the range of shorter teeing options available.
The superbly appointed clubhouse is a shrine to golfing years gone by. The Thirsk, Vardon and Rudgard rooms all boasts views across the course and provide access to a wonderful outdoor terrace – perfect for al fresco eating and drinking.
Ganton Golf Club welcomes society groups throughout the year with excellent dining packages coupled with fantastic golf to create the ideal golf day.
Ganton is proud to have been closely linked to the history of British golf and visitors enjoy reviewing old photographs, original paintings and tournament memorabilia which detail ‘the Ganton story’.
Vardon House provides on-site dormy accommodation for up to 8 golfers, and many visitors to Ganton take the opportunity to book a ‘stay and play’ package so they can fully immerse themselves in the Club traditions and history.
Ganton is certainly a venue that should be on every discerning golfer’s bucket list.
Dore & Totley Golf Club, Sheffield
Founded in 1913, Dore & Totley Golf Club was recognised as the South Yorkshire Golf Club of the Year by Your Golfer in 2019. As testimony to the golf club’s excellent course and outstanding facilities, the Directors selected Dore & Totley Golf Club as the number one course in South Yorkshire.
Dore & Totley Golf Club is located in the Sheffield suburb of Bradway, close to the Derbyshire Peak District. The 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.
The course was initially laid out by Alistar McKenzie and further enhanced by James Braid, both acknowledged masters of Golf Course design, their influences are still evident today.
The course saw major investment in May 2005 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.
Today, the mature Dore & Totley Golf Club exceeds expectations with 3 par 5s and 3 par 3’s all with varying levels of difficulty. In fact, there is not two holes the same on this course, with eighteen truly unique golf holes.
Relax
Recognised as one of the most welcoming golf club’s in the region, visitors to Dore & Totley Golf Club can be assured of good food and great service in the warm and welcoming clubhouse. A fantastic venue for a golf day offering excellent value for money, Dore & Totley Golf Club’s 19th Hole facilities include comfortable lounges with well-stocked bars.
History and tradition are of strong prominence at Dore & Totley Golf Club. The Clubhouse centrepiece is a Ryder Cup jacket, clubs and other mementos from club golfer, Arthur Lees who represented his country on four separate occasions.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A 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. There are many places to visit including the magnificent Peak District and all of it’s attractions.
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.
A trip to Dore & Totley Golf Club should be a priority on the calendar of all golfing group and societies.
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 at Dore & Totley Golf Club, combined with great catering services whilst guaranteeing guests some fine Yorkshire hospitality.
Oakdale Golf Club, Harrogate
As well as being the largest county in the north of England, Yorkshire is also home to the most golf courses allowing you to 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, North Yorkshire’s inland links, parkland and heathland golf courses meander through the stunning scenery attributed to the region, such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways.
With something for everyone, North Yorkshire represents the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money.
The Victorian Spa town of Harrogate, is set at the heart of the UK and is 200 miles from both London and Edinburgh. The town is serviced by mainline rail links and motorways networks. Harrogate is the perfect base for a day, weekend or longer break exploring all that the region has to offer with an excellent range of accommodation providers in the town offering reasonably priced breaks and great hospitality.
Bustling with shops and eateries, Harrogate is circled by an extensive green space that surrounds the town, known as the Stray – stretching over 200 acres, it gives a homely green and spacious feeling to the town which has many other gardens and natural landscapes to discover.
A hidden gem in the Harrogate countryside, guests are assured of a warm Yorkshire welcome at Oakdale Golf Club. One of the finest golf courses in Yorkshire, the Oakdale golf course is ideal for all ages and abilities of golfer, from the complete beginner to the seasoned professional.
Founded in 1914, the golf course was designed by legendary golf course architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie and uses the surrounding terrain to enhance its golfing appeal. The moorland and parkland layout stretches over two loops of nine holes and plays as a Par 71 from the championship, white tees.
The Oakdale course has a WHS course rating of 71.6 and a slope rating of 137, presenting a fair but challenging test for all.
The Oakdale clubhouse building is home to excellent facilities including comfortable lounges and well stocked bars. The club has dining facilities for 2-120 guests and is the ideal venue for all manner of celebration and occasion - regarded as one of Yorkshires premier corporate and social meeting points.
The elevated view from the clubhouse balcony overlooks several holes and is ideal for al fresco eating and drinking in the warmer months.
Oakdale welcomes visitors and offers a number of golf day packages for 18 or 27 holes of championship golf on the Oakdale course; all of which can be tailored to the needs of the visiting party.
The club offers excellent dining options and assistance from the club’s knowledgeable professional team who can advise on the golf day, leaving the organiser free to enjoy all that Oakdale Golf Club has to offer.
Bingley St Ives Golf Club
A True Golfing Test Set In The Beautiful Yorkshire Countryside
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.
Relax and unwind in comfortable surroundings
The clubhouse building has evolved with the golf club and today is home to excellent member and visitor facilities including shower and locker rooms as well as the superbly-appointed Spike Bar and 19th Hole which offer a well-stocked bar service as well as daily menus.
The Spike bar is a hub of activity throughout the golfing season and features a full size snooker table and access to a large balcony which overlooked the 18th green – perfect for al fresco eating and drinking. Whilst, the spacious 19th Hole is packed with images and memorabilia donated to Bingley St. Ives by Billy Foster, current caddy for the 2022 US Open Champion – Matthew Fitzpatrick
Bingley St Ives’ clubhouse was opened in 1994 by former Ryder Cup player, Mark James. The building is home to the Bingley St Ives Professional shop which stocks the latest clothing, equipment and accessories from some of the game’s leading brands.
Led by Head Professional, Nigel Barber, the team offer expert tuition and advice with lessons bookable by both members and visitors to the golf club.
Why not see for yourself?
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 is the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money.
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 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 year-after-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.
