Golf in Yorkshire

[shotmark]

Over the last thirteen years I've been working my way through every golf course in my native Yorkshire. My criteria as to what constitutes a course is 18 holes, minimum of 5305 yards (SSS 66 or over based on yardage). Using this criteria there are 159 courses, seven of which I still have to play but will be doing so during the remainder of this year.

 

I have ranked all the courses based on 60% course layout, 20% condition and 20% location.

 

To anyone who knows the area I'm sure it will come as no surprise that my top three were Ganton, Alwoodley and Moortown.

 

If anyone wants to see the full rankings or are thinking of visiting the area and want any info or advice, please get in touch.

 

From next year i'm widening my horizons to, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Greater Manchester so if anyone is a member of any courses in these areas and fancies a game please let me know.

[Eriktheviking]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

[shotmark]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

 

Personally I don't think Lindrick is great. Relies too much on its reputation as a former Ryder Cup Venue, certainly top ten though. I'm at work at the mo so haven't got my rankings to hand but I think Lindrick was no. six or seven.

 

Funnily enough, although i'm a member at Fixby, I work at Willow Valley and live just across the road from Bradley Park.

[duffer987]

Ganton and Alwoodley are about as fantastic as inland golf can get: not surprised :)

 

One of my most enjoyable golf travel experiences was playing Ganton a few years back. You're a lucky chap to have such courses in your backyard, so to speak.

[Eriktheviking]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

 

Personally I don't think Lindrick is great. Relies too much on its reputation as a former Ryder Cup Venue, certainly top ten though. I'm at work at the mo so haven't got my rankings to hand but I think Lindrick was no. six or seven.

 

Funnily enough, although i'm a member at Fixby, I work at Willow Valley and live just across the road from Bradley Park.

 

How good is Fixby? I never got a chance to play when at Uni, i wasnt that good then anyway. Played Woodsome Hall quite a few times, really like it. Enjoyed Crossland Health too.

[smith851]

my parents are originally from Huddersfield. Been going to West Yorkshire as a child for ages. Finally thinking about taking the clubs next visit (early September) and trying to play 4-5 rounds and keep it under 300 quid

 

Through my research, Alwoodley and Moortown are 100% on my list. Also looking at Huddersfield, Ilkley, Sand Moor and Bingley St Ives. All golf would be done on a weekday. Also open to other suggestions, but would prefer not driving 90+ mins

 

4 questions. 1) is it easy to schedule Alwoodley/Moortown for one day so i can play a twilight rate at one of the tracks? 2) Can i expect any additional fees besides the greens fees listed on their sites? (seems too good to be true to be honest, but its prob the American in me not realizing how bad we have it ha) 3) Can you elaborate on the DAY FEES, is that just play as much as you want for that price?!?! 4) for September what can i expect for course conditions and weather conditions, not afraid of playing in the rain lol

[shotmark]

my parents are originally from Huddersfield. Been going to West Yorkshire as a child for ages. Finally thinking about taking the clubs next visit (early September) and trying to play 4-5 rounds and keep it under 300 quid

 

Through my research, Alwoodley and Moortown are 100% on my list. Also looking at Huddersfield, Ilkley, Sand Moor and Bingley St Ives. All golf would be done on a weekday. Also open to other suggestions, but would prefer not driving 90+ mins

 

4 questions. 1) is it easy to schedule Alwoodley/Moortown for one day so i can play a twilight rate at one of the tracks? 2) Can i expect any additional fees besides the greens fees listed on their sites? (seems too good to be true to be honest, but its prob the American in me not realizing how bad we have it ha) 3) Can you elaborate on the DAY FEES, is that just play as much as you want for that price?!?! 4) for September what can i expect for course conditions and weather conditions, not afraid of playing in the rain lol

 

Weather wise in early September you're probably looking mid to high teens with a chance of better on a good day. Rain sadly is always a possibility.

 

Re your questios;

1. Alwoodley always do good twilight rates, Moortown not sure about but my suggestion would be Moortown during the day then Alwoodley after 4 if you're doing both the same day.

2. Fees should be as per website but remember most people walk in UK so price wont include a buggy.

3. Day fees are just that. Price per day irrespective of number of rounds.

4. Course conditions should be good in September.

 

If you are playing at Huddersfield GC, I'm a member so if you fancy a game let me know.

[joeylough]

As a part-time Yorkshireman, it would be interesting to see your course ratings.

 

I'm a Marsden member, which I know doesn't fit your criteria but got to say the greens this year have been the best I have seen. (been a member for 4years). Fixby is my closest course as well, do you think they will be doing the winter opens on Friday again this year as I missed out last time.

 

So originally a Manchester chap, Fairfield Golf Club currently home to Pep that other time from Manchester manager, was my junior course and Brookdale was my intimidate course before exams and cricket took over.......both well worth a visit, but I would say that personally, I prefer Brookdales course.

[crouchy365]

Ganton is my absolute go to Yorkshire course. I'm playing over in Wakefield these days, but for a trip out nothing beats Ganton year round.

 

If you're looking to broaden your horizons, Cavendish in Derbyshire might be one of the best I've played - short course designed to really get you thinking!

[shotmark]

Ganton is my absolute go to Yorkshire course. I'm playing over in Wakefield these days, but for a trip out nothing beats Ganton year round.

 

If you're looking to broaden your horizons, Cavendish in Derbyshire might be one of the best I've played - short course designed to really get you thinking!

 

Cavendish is certainly on the cards. Supposedly Mackenzie's blueprint for Augusta.

[Chanceman]

OK so fly in to Manchester for a week's golf?

Without playing the Royals, which 6 or 7 courses within a few hours would you play ?

Ganton, Alwoodley, Moortown, Woodhall Spa, Cavendish, Manchester GC ?

Is St Annes worth a trip? Windermere? Seaton Carew?

Very interesting part of the UK.

[shotmark]

OK so fly in to Manchester for a week's golf?

Without playing the Royals, which 6 or 7 courses within a few hours would you play ?

Ganton, Alwoodley, Moortown, Woodhall Spa, Cavendish, Manchester GC ?

Is St Annes worth a trip? Windermere? Seaton Carew?

Very interesting part of the UK.

 

Of the ones you've mentioned I would say Seaton Carew is quite a long way North compared to the others so plenty good courses without travelling so far out. Windermere is only just over 5000 yards so only a short course. St Annes has 4 courses; Royal Lytham & St Annes, St Annes Old Links, Fairhaven and Lytham Green Drive all very good with the possible exception of Green Drive.

 

Just North of Leeds you have Moortown, Alwoodley, Sand Moor and Moor Allerton (27 holes) all good courses within 10 minutes drive of each other.

 

Hope this helps.

[duffer987]

OK so fly in to Manchester for a week's golf?

Without playing the Royals, which 6 or 7 courses within a few hours would you play ?

Ganton, Alwoodley, Moortown, Woodhall Spa, Cavendish, Manchester GC ?

Is St Annes worth a trip? Windermere? Seaton Carew?

Very interesting part of the UK.

 

Of the ones you've mentioned I would say Seaton Carew is quite a long way North compared to the others so plenty good courses without travelling so far out. Windermere is only just over 5000 yards so only a short course. St Annes has 4 courses; Royal Lytham & St Annes, St Annes Old Links, Fairhaven and Lytham Green Drive all very good with the possible exception of Green Drive.

 

Just North of Leeds you have Moortown, Alwoodley, Sand Moor and Moor Allerton (27 holes) all good courses within 10 minutes drive of each other.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Alwoodley and Ganton are awesome! I'd definitely make an effort to play them both, as fine a pair of inland courses as you'll find.

I wanted to play Formby GC my last time through but couldn't fit it in, I'd have that on the radar too, and West Lancs is just down the road for a 36 hole day.

 

If you didn't mind a bit of a drive - and could also fit in the wonderful Lake District too - I'd highly recommend Silloth-on-Solway GC. Any other part of the country and it'd be brought up loads.

 

I'm heading back for a couple weeks this May/June and conspiring to fit that into my travels again.

[Londoner]

Ganton is my absolute go to Yorkshire course. I'm playing over in Wakefield these days, but for a trip out nothing beats Ganton year round.

 

If you're looking to broaden your horizons, Cavendish in Derbyshire might be one of the best I've played - short course designed to really get you thinking!

Great course Cavendish .

[Londoner]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

 

Personally I don't think Lindrick is great. Relies too much on its reputation as a former Ryder Cup Venue, certainly top ten though. I'm at work at the mo so haven't got my rankings to hand but I think Lindrick was no. six or seven.

 

Funnily enough, although i'm a member at Fixby, I work at Willow Valley and live just across the road from Bradley Park.

Agree on the Lindrick critique, much over rated.

Ive played Bradley pk a few times. Im a near neighbour at Thorpe Hesley. I play at Grange park rotherham. Would like to see your list.

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

How’s Huddersfield gc?

[GFF_1025Boron]

For those mentioning Manchester, am happy to host at either of my courses if you are interested.

 

Also play the NW coast fairly regularly if you have any questions or need any help with anything

[duffer987]

For those mentioning Manchester, am happy to host at either of my courses if you are interested.

 

Also play the NW coast fairly regularly if you have any questions or need any help with anything

 

How does Manchester GC handle the weather relative to other courses in Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire?

Figured I'd be rolling through both on my way back from Scotland in May/June and would likely play a heathland/links/moorland course while there.

I'm already planning on Ganton and Cleveland while over in the North York Moors on the way up, but there are so many options between Leeds and the Wirral too :)

[shotmark]

How's Huddersfield gc?

 

Huddersfield GC - or Fixby as it's known locally - is a great moorland course. Not overly long by modern standards but always in good condition.

[shotmark]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

 

Personally I don't think Lindrick is great. Relies too much on its reputation as a former Ryder Cup Venue, certainly top ten though. I'm at work at the mo so haven't got my rankings to hand but I think Lindrick was no. six or seven.

 

Funnily enough, although i'm a member at Fixby, I work at Willow Valley and live just across the road from Bradley Park.

Agree on the Lindrick critique, much over rated.

Ive played Bradley pk a few times. Im a near neighbour at Thorpe Hesley. I play at Grange park rotherham. Would like to see your list.

 

Sorry for the delay in replying. Grange Park comes in at 119. I'll try and post my complete rankings.

 

For those who are interested here is my complete list of rankings;

 

 

 

Yorkshire Combined Rankings

 

 

 

1

 

Ganton

2

 

Alwoodley

3

 

Moortown

4

 

Fulford

5

 

Styrrup Hall G&CC

6

 

Hallamshire

7

 

Hornsea

8

 

Lindrick

9

 

Pannal

10

 

Shipley

11

 

Moor Allerton - Blackmoor

12

 

Sand Moor

13

 

Hessle

14

 

Ilkley

15

 

York

16

 

Cleveland

17

 

Moor Allerton - High

18

 

Selby

19

 

Oakdale

20

 

Middlesbrough

21

 

Cookridge Hall

22

 

Huddersfield

23

 

Howley Hall

24

 

Wetherby

25

 

Moor Allerton - Lakes

26

 

Wheatley

27

 

Abbeydale

28

 

Doncaster

29

 

Easingwold

30

 

Wortley

31

 

Sitwell Park

32

 

Hull

33

 

Filey

34

 

Scarborough North Cliff

35

 

Romanby

36

 

Dore & Totley

37

 

Bradford

38

 

Bingley St. Ives

39

 

Dewsbury & District

40

 

Bridlington Links

41

 

Knaresborough

42

 

Hillsborough

43

 

The Oaks

44

 

Hollins Hall

45

 

Leeds

46

 

Bawtry

47

 

Silkstone

48

 

Woodsome Hall

49

 

Scarcroft

50

 

Scarborough South Cliff

51

 

Renishaw Park

52

 

Hallowes

53

 

Waterton Park

54

 

Oulton Hall 1-18 (The Park)

55

 

Rother Valley

56

 

Cottingham

57

 

Wath

58

 

Rotherham (Thrybergh)

59

 

Boothferry

60

 

Bridlington

61

 

Brough

62

 

Hickleton

63

 

Driffield

64

 

Keighley

65

 

Temple Newsam 1

66

 

Temple Newsam 2

67

 

Forest of Galtres

68

 

Flaxby Park

69

 

Headingley

70

 

Sandburn Hall

71

 

Burstwick

72

 

Skipton

73

 

Oulton Hall 1- 9, 18 - 27

74

 

Malton & Norton (Derwent)

75

 

Oulton Hall 10 - 27

76

 

Harrogate

77

 

Baildon

78

 

Thirsk & Northallerton

79

 

South Leeds

80

 

Wakefield

81

 

The Manor

82

 

Malton & Norton (Welham)

83

 

Crosland Heath

84

 

Cleckheaton

85

 

Halifax

86

 

Catterick

87

 

Malton & Norton (Park)

88

 

Woodhall Hills

89

 

Meltham

90

 

Garforth

91

 

Horsforth

92

 

Willow Valley

93

 

Forest Park

94

 

Ganstead Park

95

 

The KP Club

96

 

Flambrough Head

97

 

Ripon City

98

 

Tankersley Park

99

 

Far Grange

100

 

Kingswood Golf Centre

101

 

Owston Hall

102

 

Otley

103

 

Hunley Hall - Morgan’s

104

 

Pontefract & District

105

 

Tinsley Park

106

 

Roundwood

107

 

Wilton

108

 

Rudding Park

109

 

Richmond

110

 

Wooley Park

111

 

Northcliffe

112

 

Mid Yorkshire

113

 

Teeside

114

 

Saltburn by the Sea

115

 

Phoenix

116

 

Hainsworth Park

117

 

Thornhurst Park

118

 

Lees Hall

119

 

Grange Park

120

 

Bentham

121

 

Hunley Hall - Imperial

122

 

Hunley Hall - Jubilee

123

 

Hunley Hall - Millennium

124

 

Cave Castle

125

 

Pike Hills

126

 

Low Laithes

127

 

Kirbymoorside

128

 

Bradley Park

129

 

West Bowling

130

 

Leeds Golf Centre (Wyke Ridge)

131

 

Normanton

132

 

Outlane

133

 

Bedale

134

 

Spofforth

135

 

Whitby

136

 

Sandhill

137

 

Doncaster Town Moor

138

 

Scarthingwell

139

 

Barnsley

140

 

Bracken Ghyll

141

 

Halifax (Bradley Hall)

142

 

Springhead Park

143

 

City of Wakefield

144

 

Sutton Park

145

 

Beverley & East Riding

146

 

West End

147

 

West Bradford

148

 

Beauchief

149

 

Branshaw

150

 

Calverley

151

 

Lofthouse Hill

152

 

Aldwark Manor

153

 

Middlesbrough Municipal

154

 

Birley Wood

155

 

Crookhill Park

156

 

Scalm Park

[duffer987]

Thanks for including the list, although sometimes a screenshot or a link to a Google sheet works better ;)

Surprised to see Halifax sooooo low down. Was it the constant traipsing up and around hills? Thought it looked interesting from what I've read/watched.

[shotmark]

Thanks for including the list, although sometimes a screenshot or a link to a Google sheet works better ;)

Surprised to see Halifax sooooo low down. Was it the constant traipsing up and around hills? Thought it looked interesting from what I've read/watched.

 

Yes, I’m no techie and the list as I’ve copied and pasted it doesn’t look great but the info is there.

 

Halifax is certainly an interesting course, pretty much gradually uphill for the first sixteen holes then the par three seventeenth drops off the face of the earth. I’ve hit everything from people to four iron on there.

[MyShortGameSucks]

My sister and her husband moved up to Yorkshire (Cottingham near Hull) a few years ago. They joined Hessle and love it. I’ve been over a few times to see them and always try to get a round out there. Fun course with some very good par 4s and all the members I met were great. Surprised to see it so high up your rankings though and would be interested in what you like about the course.

[shotmark]

My sister and her husband moved up to Yorkshire (Cottingham near Hull) a few years ago. They joined Hessle and love it. I’ve been over a few times to see them and always try to get a round out there. Fun course with some very good par 4s and all the members I met were great. Surprised to see it so high up your rankings though and would be interested in what you like about the course.

 

Its not a world beater by any means but is a very fair course with no "Mickey Mouse" holes, well designed, in good condition and in a nice area. Interestingly on the day I played with a pro from where I work, who had the round of his life and shot 5 under par.

[Londoner]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

 

Personally I don't think Lindrick is great. Relies too much on its reputation as a former Ryder Cup Venue, certainly top ten though. I'm at work at the mo so haven't got my rankings to hand but I think Lindrick was no. six or seven.

 

Funnily enough, although i'm a member at Fixby, I work at Willow Valley and live just across the road from Bradley Park.

Agree on the Lindrick critique, much over rated.

Ive played Bradley pk a few times. Im a near neighbour at Thorpe Hesley. I play at Grange park rotherham. Would like to see your list.

 

Sorry for the delay in replying. Grange Park comes in at 119. I'll try and post my complete rankings.

 

For those who are interested here is my complete list of rankings;

 

 

 

Yorkshire Combined Rankings

 

 

 

1

 

Ganton

2

 

Alwoodley

3

 

Moortown

4

 

Fulford

5

 

Styrrup Hall G&CC

6

 

Hallamshire

7

 

Hornsea

8

 

Lindrick

9

 

Pannal

10

 

Shipley

11

 

Moor Allerton - Blackmoor

12

 

Sand Moor

13

 

Hessle

14

 

Ilkley

15

 

York

16

 

Cleveland

17

 

Moor Allerton - High

18

 

Selby

19

 

Oakdale

20

 

Middlesbrough

21

 

Cookridge Hall

22

 

Huddersfield

23

 

Howley Hall

24

 

Wetherby

25

 

Moor Allerton - Lakes

26

 

Wheatley

27

 

Abbeydale

28

 

Doncaster

29

 

Easingwold

30

 

Wortley

31

 

Sitwell Park

32

 

Hull

33

 

Filey

34

 

Scarborough North Cliff

35

 

Romanby

36

 

Dore & Totley

37

 

Bradford

38

 

Bingley St. Ives

39

 

Dewsbury & District

40

 

Bridlington Links

41

 

Knaresborough

42

 

Hillsborough

43

 

The Oaks

44

 

Hollins Hall

45

 

Leeds

46

 

Bawtry

47

 

Silkstone

48

 

Woodsome Hall

49

 

Scarcroft

50

 

Scarborough South Cliff

51

 

Renishaw Park

52

 

Hallowes

53

 

Waterton Park

54

 

Oulton Hall 1-18 (The Park)

55

 

Rother Valley

56

 

Cottingham

57

 

Wath

58

 

Rotherham (Thrybergh)

59

 

Boothferry

60

 

Bridlington

61

 

Brough

62

 

Hickleton

63

 

Driffield

64

 

Keighley

65

 

Temple Newsam 1

66

 

Temple Newsam 2

67

 

Forest of Galtres

68

 

Flaxby Park

69

 

Headingley

70

 

Sandburn Hall

71

 

Burstwick

72

 

Skipton

73

 

Oulton Hall 1- 9, 18 - 27

74

 

Malton & Norton (Derwent)

75

 

Oulton Hall 10 - 27

76

 

Harrogate

77

 

Baildon

78

 

Thirsk & Northallerton

79

 

South Leeds

80

 

Wakefield

81

 

The Manor

82

 

Malton & Norton (Welham)

83

 

Crosland Heath

84

 

Cleckheaton

85

 

Halifax

86

 

Catterick

87

 

Malton & Norton (Park)

88

 

Woodhall Hills

89

 

Meltham

90

 

Garforth

91

 

Horsforth

92

 

Willow Valley

93

 

Forest Park

94

 

Ganstead Park

95

 

The KP Club

96

 

Flambrough Head

97

 

Ripon City

98

 

Tankersley Park

99

 

Far Grange

100

 

Kingswood Golf Centre

101

 

Owston Hall

102

 

Otley

103

 

Hunley Hall - Morgan’s

104

 

Pontefract & District

105

 

Tinsley Park

106

 

Roundwood

107

 

Wilton

108

 

Rudding Park

109

 

Richmond

110

 

Wooley Park

111

 

Northcliffe

112

 

Mid Yorkshire

113

 

Teeside

114

 

Saltburn by the Sea

115

 

Phoenix

116

 

Hainsworth Park

117

 

Thornhurst Park

118

 

Lees Hall

119

 

Grange Park

120

 

Bentham

121

 

Hunley Hall - Imperial

122

 

Hunley Hall - Jubilee

123

 

Hunley Hall - Millennium

124

 

Cave Castle

125

 

Pike Hills

126

 

Low Laithes

127

 

Kirbymoorside

128

 

Bradley Park

129

 

West Bowling

130

 

Leeds Golf Centre (Wyke Ridge)

131

 

Normanton

132

 

Outlane

133

 

Bedale

134

 

Spofforth

135

 

Whitby

136

 

Sandhill

137

 

Doncaster Town Moor

138

 

Scarthingwell

139

 

Barnsley

140

 

Bracken Ghyll

141

 

Halifax (Bradley Hall)

142

 

Springhead Park

143

 

City of Wakefield

144

 

Sutton Park

145

 

Beverley & East Riding

146

 

West End

147

 

West Bradford

148

 

Beauchief

149

 

Branshaw

150

 

Calverley

151

 

Lofthouse Hill

152

 

Aldwark Manor

153

 

Middlesbrough Municipal

154

 

Birley Wood

155

 

Crookhill Park

156

 

Scalm Park

 

I dont know the criteria for your list. I am assuming it not just based on the layout, how good a test and variety of play. Nobody I know, and I know people who have been members of each of the clubs im about to mention, would put their course above The Grange.

Baildon, wath, Tankersley, phoenix, thrybrough, doncaster, Tinsley, Hillsborough. Wheatley. As for the positions of Silkstone, Rother valley, Roundwood and Hickleton, I know youre having a laugh. There must be heavily weighted, non golfing criteria to get to this list.

[Aero]

there are some weird rankings going on in that list! but i sopose out off 10 people you would get 10 different lists.

but anyways im a member at selby golf club if anyone ever wants a game!

[shotmark]

there are some weird rankings going on in that list! but i sopose out off 10 people you would get 10 different lists.

but anyways im a member at selby golf club if anyone ever wants a game!

 

Selby at 19, you cant grumble at that surely.

 

It is difficult to be objective with so many courses as many are much of a muchness. I suppose if id used a five star rating the 1-3 would be 5*, 4-18 would be 4*, 19-130 would be 3*, 130 -148 would be 2* and the rest 1*.

[shotmark]

Would you put Lindrick in there? Technically i think it is Yorkshire?

 

Strangley, although i come from Yorkshire i have played relatively little golf there, live in Hampshire now. I used to be a member of Hull GC and played a bit at Willow Valley nr Huddersfield and a lot at Bradley Park municipal when at Uni in Hudderfield.

 

Personally I don't think Lindrick is great. Relies too much on its reputation as a former Ryder Cup Venue, certainly top ten though. I'm at work at the mo so haven't got my rankings to hand but I think Lindrick was no. six or seven.

 

Funnily enough, although i'm a member at Fixby, I work at Willow Valley and live just across the road from Bradley Park.

Agree on the Lindrick critique, much over rated.

Ive played Bradley pk a few times. Im a near neighbour at Thorpe Hesley. I play at Grange park rotherham. Would like to see your list.

 

Sorry for the delay in replying. Grange Park comes in at 119. I'll try and post my complete rankings.

 

For those who are interested here is my complete list of rankings;

 

 

 

Yorkshire Combined Rankings

 

 

 

1

 

 

Ganton

2

 

 

Alwoodley

3

 

 

Moortown

4

 

 

Fulford

5

 

 

Styrrup Hall G&CC

6

 

 

Hallamshire

7

 

 

Hornsea

8

 

 

Lindrick

9

 

 

Pannal

10

 

 

Shipley

11

 

 

Moor Allerton - Blackmoor

12

 

 

Sand Moor

13

 

 

Hessle

14

 

 

Ilkley

15

 

 

York

16

 

 

Cleveland

17

 

 

Moor Allerton - High

18

 

 

Selby

19

 

 

Oakdale

20

 

 

Middlesbrough

21

 

 

Cookridge Hall

22

 

 

Huddersfield

23

 

 

Howley Hall

24

 

 

Wetherby

25

 

 

Moor Allerton - Lakes

26

 

 

Wheatley

27

 

 

Abbeydale

28

 

 

Doncaster

29

 

 

Easingwold

30

 

 

Wortley

31

 

 

Sitwell Park

32

 

 

Hull

33

 

 

Filey

34

 

 

Scarborough North Cliff

35

 

 

Romanby

36

 

 

Dore & Totley

37

 

 

Bradford

38

 

 

Bingley St. Ives

39

 

 

Dewsbury & District

40

 

 

Bridlington Links

41

 

 

Knaresborough

42

 

 

Hillsborough

43

 

 

The Oaks

44

 

 

Hollins Hall

45

 

 

Leeds

46

 

 

Bawtry

47

 

 

Silkstone

48

 

 

Woodsome Hall

49

 

 

Scarcroft

50

 

 

Scarborough South Cliff

51

 

 

Renishaw Park

52

 

 

Hallowes

53

 

 

Waterton Park

54

 

 

Oulton Hall 1-18 (The Park)

55

 

 

Rother Valley

56

 

 

Cottingham

57

 

 

Wath

58

 

 

Rotherham (Thrybergh)

59

 

 

Boothferry

60

 

 

Bridlington

61

 

 

Brough

62

 

 

Hickleton

63

 

 

Driffield

64

 

 

Keighley

65

 

 

Temple Newsam 1

66

 

 

Temple Newsam 2

67

 

 

Forest of Galtres

68

 

 

Flaxby Park

69

 

 

Headingley

70

 

 

Sandburn Hall

71

 

 

Burstwick

72

 

 

Skipton

73

 

 

Oulton Hall 1- 9, 18 - 27

74

 

 

Malton & Norton (Derwent)

75

 

 

Oulton Hall 10 - 27

76

 

 

Harrogate

77

 

 

Baildon

78

 

 

Thirsk & Northallerton

79

 

 

South Leeds

80

 

 

Wakefield

81

 

 

The Manor

82

 

 

Malton & Norton (Welham)

83

 

 

Crosland Heath

84

 

 

Cleckheaton

85

 

 

Halifax

86

 

 

Catterick

87

 

 

Malton & Norton (Park)

88

 

 

Woodhall Hills

89

 

 

Meltham

90

 

 

Garforth

91

 

 

Horsforth

92

 

 

Willow Valley

93

 

 

Forest Park

94

 

 

Ganstead Park

95

 

 

The KP Club

96

 

 

Flambrough Head

97

 

 

Ripon City

98

 

 

Tankersley Park

99

 

 

Far Grange

100

 

 

Kingswood Golf Centre

101

 

 

Owston Hall

102

 

 

Otley

103

 

 

Hunley Hall - Morgan's

104

 

 

Pontefract & District

105

 

 

Tinsley Park

106

 

 

Roundwood

107

 

 

Wilton

108

 

 

Rudding Park

109

 

 

Richmond

110

 

 

Wooley Park

111

 

 

Northcliffe

112

 

 

Mid Yorkshire

113

 

 

Teeside

114

 

 

Saltburn by the Sea

115

 

 

Phoenix

116

 

 

Hainsworth Park

117

 

 

Thornhurst Park

118

 

 

Lees Hall

119

 

 

Grange Park

120

 

 

Bentham

121

 

 

Hunley Hall - Imperial

122

 

 

Hunley Hall - Jubilee

123

 

 

Hunley Hall - Millennium

124

 

 

Cave Castle

125

 

 

Pike Hills

126

 

 

Low Laithes

127

 

 

Kirbymoorside

128

 

 

Bradley Park

129

 

 

West Bowling

130

 

 

Leeds Golf Centre (Wyke Ridge)

131

 

 

Normanton

132

 

 

Outlane

133

 

 

Bedale

134

 

 

Spofforth

135

 

 

Whitby

136

 

 

Sandhill

137

 

 

Doncaster Town Moor

138

 

 

Scarthingwell

139

 

 

Barnsley

140

 

 

Bracken Ghyll

141

 

 

Halifax (Bradley Hall)

142

 

 

Springhead Park

143

 

 

City of Wakefield

144

 

 

Sutton Park

145

 

 

Beverley & East Riding

146

 

 

West End

147

 

 

West Bradford

148

 

 

Beauchief

149

 

 

Branshaw

150

 

 

Calverley

151

 

 

Lofthouse Hill

152

 

 

Aldwark Manor

153

 

 

Middlesbrough Municipal

154

 

 

Birley Wood

155

 

 

Crookhill Park

156

 

 

Scalm Park

 

I dont know the criteria for your list. I am assuming it not just based on the layout, how good a test and variety of play. Nobody I know, and I know people who have been members of each of the clubs im about to mention, would put their course above The Grange.

Baildon, wath, Tankersley, phoenix, thrybrough, doncaster, Tinsley, Hillsborough. Wheatley. As for the positions of Silkstone, Rother valley, Roundwood and Hickleton, I know youre having a laugh. There must be heavily weighted, non golfing criteria to get to this list.

 

My criteria is 60% layout, 20% condition, 20% location. Bacon sandwiches, whilst appreciated, DO NOT contribute towards the rankings.

 

Obviously everyone is fiercely patriotic toward their own course!

[Londoner]

Hey its your list, put what you want on it. At least its given me and the lads a laugh.

[Aero]

there are some weird rankings going on in that list! but i sopose out off 10 people you would get 10 different lists.

but anyways im a member at selby golf club if anyone ever wants a game!

 

Selby at 19, you cant grumble at that surely.

 

It is difficult to be objective with so many courses as many are much of a muchness. I suppose if id used a five star rating the 1-3 would be 5*, 4-18 would be 4*, 19-130 would be 3*, 130 -148 would be 2* and the rest 1*.

 

its surprisingly higher than what id put it at to be honest!