Golf in Yorkshire
Moorland drama, parkland elegance and links character — golf in God’s Own County is as big and varied as the county itself.
Yorkshire is England’s largest county — and its golf is as expansive and varied as its landscape. From the dramatic moorland of Ganton and Moortown to the refined parkland of Harrogate and the Dales, Yorkshire offers a golf experience that rewards exploration. The county also harbours some of England’s best-kept secrets: hidden gems on high ground, with views across moors and dales that few courses in the world can match.
For those combining golf with a break, Yorkshire’s country house hotels, spa retreats and outstanding food scene make it a natural Stay · Play · Recover destination — and one that partners will be as enthusiastic about as golfers.
Best Golf Courses in Yorkshire
Ganton Golf Club
England’s finest inland links — Ganton has hosted the Ryder Cup, Walker Cup and numerous national championships. A severe, demanding course of real distinction set on sandy Vale of Pickering soil.
Moortown Golf Club
Alister MacKenzie’s masterpiece — a dramatic moorland course that hosted the first Ryder Cup on British soil in 1929. Exceptional golf in an atmospheric setting above Leeds.
Harrogate Golf Club
A beautifully presented parkland in the Crimple Valley — mature trees, fast greens and a warm welcome for visitors. Harrogate’s spa town setting makes it the natural base for a Golf & Spa Break.
Rudding Park Golf
Two courses within a 300-acre estate — the Hawtree-designed Parkland Course and the Footgolf Course. Combined with Rudding Park’s rooftop spa, this is Yorkshire’s premier Stay · Play · Recover destination.
Ilkley Golf Club
Perched above Ilkley Moor with commanding views across Wharfedale — a challenging moorland course in one of Yorkshire’s most desirable market towns. Outstanding scenery on every hole.
Fulford Golf Club
Host to the Benson & Hedges International for many years — a classic, mature parkland on the edge of York. Beautifully maintained and one of the region’s most respected members’ venues.
Golf & Spa Breaks in Yorkshire
Rudding Park Hotel & Spa
Yorkshire’s finest Stay · Play · Recover destination — two on-site courses, a celebrated rooftop spa and outstanding dining within a 300-acre estate.
- Two on-site golf courses
- Rooftop spa with pool and thermal suite
- Award-winning restaurant and kitchen garden
- Golf and spa break packages
Grantley Hall
One of England’s newest and most acclaimed country house hotels — exceptional spa, extraordinary dining and a setting in the Yorkshire Dales that partners will love as much as golfers.
- Close to Harrogate and Ganton courses
- Iconic spa with thermal journey
- Multiple restaurants including fine dining
- Wellness and recovery focus
The Grand, York
A landmark hotel in the heart of York — grand Edwardian architecture, a full spa and easy access to Fulford, York and the Vale of York’s finest courses. Outstanding for golfer and partner alike.
- City-centre luxury with full spa
- Access to York and Vale of York courses
- Roman history and cultural attractions for partners
- Treatment rooms and recovery facilities
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