Dating back to 1890, the first golf ball was struck in Leeds at this 6115 yard Par 69 golf course. It’s also steeped in golf history with design connections to the famous Doctor Alister Mackenzie.
Overview
Summary
This course really does offer a significant challenge over a wide range of varying holes; making it a must to visit this course again and again.
Just 4 miles from Leeds City Centre
You are in for a real golfing treat playing at this course which is set within the boundaries of a conservation area. This mature course offers a huge amount of variety and is set over 90 acres of parkland; with two par 5’s and five par 3’s, this course is going to give you the challenge you deserve.
Influences from Doctor Alastair Mackenzie can be seen and felt across this course with carefully and challenging bunkers and clever green positions, there are some truly challenging holes at this course such as the #15th which is a 172 yard hole with an upward blind elevation of 40 foot onto the green!
What’s even more impressive is the fact that the costs of this course is incredibly competitive and very reasonable.
The oldest Golf Course in Leeds
This course history dates back to 1890 (which forms the current top nine of the present course), with the famous golf architect, Doctor Alister Mackenzie being a member between 1900 & 1910. It is stated that he gave his advice on bunkers and the layout of the course. For those that don’t know who Alastair Mackenzie is, he has influenced the design of some of the most prestigious courses including St.Andrews, Troon, Royal Melbourne and Augusta National.
Leeds Golf Club is also home to the ‘Leeds Cup’ which is the oldest trophy in professional golf worldwide ! So playing at this course, you are literally stepping back in time and adding to the legacy of this truly great club.
A hole to remember
Hole #7, is a 385 yard par 4 with a valley fairway leading up to a risen green which is protected by bunkers.
What’s nice about this hole is that we approach this from the tee box at a high level and the fairway slopes down so any clean drive sees the ball potentially within 50 to 100 yards from the green (pending on your distances).
The green is protected left and right but there is a clean approach direct and a simple chip shot sees you putting for birdie!
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