Golf Breaks in Yorkshire
Why Book a Golf Break in Yorkshire
Spanning most of the North of England with acres of scenic National Parks and a coastline that runs from Whitby down to the Humber, Yorkshire is prime golfing country.
Yorkshire has some beautiful and fascinating cities, famed for its stunning landscape and entertainment. The city of Leeds is vibrant and modern, with great shopping, exciting culture and fantastic nightlife. York is one of the few remaining walled cities in the UK and is steeped in fascinating history.
Best Golf Resorts in Yorkshire
- free places for groups
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Yorkshire
- Rated 8.0 by 322 golfers
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 rounds at Calverley Course
- free places for groups
Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Yorkshire
- Rated 8.2 by 354 golfers
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 rounds at Hollins Hall Country Club
Owston Hall Hotel
Yorkshire
- Rated 7.4 by 72 golfers
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 rounds at Robin Hood Golf Course
Golf in Yorkshire
You are truly spoilt for choice with golf courses in the region, Aldwoodley, Moortown and Moor Allerton regularly rank in the top 50 courses in England while Ganton has hosted the Ryder Cup & The Walker Cup.
Just North of York sits the J.H. Taylor designed York Golf Club, a great challenge for all golfing abilities. Another must play course in the area is Fulford which has featured on the European Tour during its 100 plus years of existence.
Our guide to playing the best golf courses in Yorkshire.
Best Destinations for a Golf Break in Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is the largest ceremonial county in England and this incredibly beautiful part of the country contains some great golfing delights.
Enjoy a peaceful countryside golf break at the beautiful parkland layout at Rudding Park or the scenic seaside resort of Hunley Golf Club.
Alister MacKenzie has left his mark in this county with designs at Ganton Golf Club, Harrogate Golf Club and Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club.
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire covers the regions of Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield with great golf resorts such as Hollins Hall, Oulton Hall and Woodsome Hall.
There are terrific golf courses to sample too with Moor Allerton, Alwoodley and Moortwon being great additions to a Yorkshire golf tour.
South & East Yorkshire
South Yorkshire covers a rough triangle between Sheffield, Barnsley and Doncaster, golfers visiting this county can experience the Europro Tour venue of Owston Hall, situated between the A1 and M62.
In East Yorkshire, often referred to as The East Riding of Yorkshire there is Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club that is surrounded by tranquil Yorkshire Wolds countryside.
Best Golf Courses in Yorkshire
Ganton Golf Club
North Yorkshire
- Ranked as the 8th best course in England and within the World top 100
- Hosted the 1959 Ryder Cup
- The course opened in 1891 and can be classified as both an inland links and heathland style course
- Many believe that if the Open ever chose an inland course, Ganton would be its first choice
Alwoodley Golf Club
West Yorkshire
- Ranked as the 14th best course in England
- Was designed in 1907 by 2 of the greatest golf archietcs of all time; Alister Mackenzie and Harry Colt
- The course is a combination of heathland and moorland style with undualting fairways, plenty of heather and beautiful bunkering
Moortown Golf Club
West Yorkshire
- One of the top 50 ranked courses in England
- Designed in 1910 by Alister MacKenzie
- Played host to only the second offical Ryder Cup in 1929
- A classic moorland course with brilliant turf and is a strategic layout
Fulford Golf Club
North Yorkshire
- Ranked in the top 100 courses in England
- Club was founded in 1906 but moved to its current position in 1935
- Host to numerous professional events including in 1981 where Bernard Langer found his ball lodged in a tree, rather than taking a drop he climbed the tree and hit his shot onto the green, a plaque still remains on that tree found on the 17th hole.
Pannal Golf Club
North Yorkshire
- Founded in 1906
- Course updates by Alister MacKenzie
- Open Championship Regional Qualifying venue
Sand Moor Golf Club
West Yorkshire
- Course first opened for play in 1923
- Local Yorkshireman, Alister MacKenzie, played a role in the formation of the club
- Recently remodelled to bring back the original layout and charm
Golf Travel tips for Yorkshire
There is great value for money to be found in Yorkshire at some of England's best courses. The cities and towns in the area provide buzzing nightlife for groups with many golfing hidden gems to be found in the stunning countryside.
When to visit Yorkshire for a Golf Break
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Best Golfing Weather
May to September
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Best Value
April & October
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High Season
May, June & September
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Low Season
November - March
Golf in Yorkshire Frequently Asked Questions
Some quick info on golf in Yorkshire with Your Golf Travel
What are the best championship golf courses in Yorkshire?
The Ryder Cup trio of Moortown, Lindrick and Ganton are those that draw the most attention when thinking about championship golf in Yorkshire. These three hosted golf's biggest team event, attracting some of the world's best golfers to challenge for the famous Samuel Ryder Trophy. Other notable golf courses in Yorkshire include Alwoodley which has been a regular host of national amateur competitions including The English Amateur and Brabazon Trophy as well as Hallamshire which is home to Matt Fitzpatrick, one of the leading lights on the European Tour.
What are the best golf resorts in Yorkshire?
Many golfers will head to the likes of Hollins Hall and Rudding Park for a golf and hotel option in Yorkshire. Both of these options provide mature golf courses with stunning views across the Yorkshire countryside and are good options for a mixture of handicaps.
