Best golf courses in Yorkshire

One of the liveliest regions of England, the northeast is a vast area with some exceptional tracks to be discovered – not least the historical county of Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire has its pick of fantastic courses, with areas of outstanding natural beauty bordering leading UK cities – in particular, York. With its famous 13th century cathedral, narrow cobbled streets, numerous charming pubs and excellent courses, a break in this city is truly an all-round great experience.

From historic Ryder Cup courses to lesser-known hidden gems, we explore the very best golf courses in Yorkshire you can play on your next golf trip.

Alwoodley Golf Club is recognised as one of Britain’s finest inland courses, having been the first designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, the famous golf course architect who left a legacy of classic golf courses. Located within touching distance of the city of Leeds, this majestic course offers the perfect getaway from the city.

With excellent practice facilities alongside a state-of-the-art clubhouse, Alwoodley is a natural heathland course, with springy fairways cutting through a profusion of heather, whins, and shrubs. It features eye-catching and naturalistic-looking bunkers, strategic choices and large, often undulating greens. Having played host to Regional Qualifying for The Open on numerous occasions, it is immediately clear how much quality Alwoodley possesses.