Designed by the great Dr. Alister Mackenzie, whose course designs span four continents, Low Laithes offers a true challenge and will test all levels of skill.
Although founded in 1925, this golf course has seen vast improvements over the years with state-of-the-art machinery, and updates to the drainage and irrigation system, mean this course offers an enjoyable round of golf throughout the year.
Overview
Quality of course
85%
Levels of Challenge
85%
Amenities
75%
Overall service
85%
Value for money
90%
Summary
This course offers a real challenge for golfers, with tight fairways and fast greens you'll need to bring your 'A' game whenever you play this course!
Overall score84%
84
A well located golf course in Wakefield
Situated within the M1/M62 corridor in West Yorkshire and 2 minutes from Junction 40 of the M1 (Wakefield/Dewsbury exit), Low Laithes golf course is easily accessible from all areas.
The course is a par 72 and measures 6445 yards, with a well-sized clubhouse with several amenities such as a function room and outdoor patio, there is also a small but modest golf shop offering everything you could need from bags, golf clubs, shoes, clothing etc…
A real mix of holes and contours
Unlike some courses where the terrain will stay the same across the majority of holes, this well-designed course boasts a real mix of difficult and challenging holes. This course has it all from water hazards, tight bunker placements, ravines, uphill and downhill fairways, each hole offers something new from its predecessor. Once you start to feel comfortable, the course will throw up another challenge to keep you on your toes.
In comparison to other courses in the area, then pound for pound and yard by yard, Low Laithes is up there with the best in giving you a round you’ll never forget.
A hole to remember
With a great choice of holes to reference, Hole #12 is one you’ll never forget. This Par 3 176 yard hole aptly named ‘The Gully’ is a real beauty. As the name suggests this hole is situated around a deep gully in the land separated by the tee and the green.
This hole is all about accuracy, you need to aim to the right-hand side of the green as the left-hand side dramatically slopes off down the hill. Beware of aiming too far right as there are high banks of rough grass that will also swallow your ball, making a chip shot onto the green a hard proposition as you’re wary of hitting it too hard, and the ball dropping off the edge of the sloping green down the hill.
Too many conflicts between tee and fairway and none of the 32 in our party could say for certain which tee was 14 and... which was 16. The ball is running really hard at this time of year but the course is not in bad condition. Decent catering and pleasant staff.read more
Played low laities a lot in years gone by , Played today Sat 6 may , Course in a shocking condition , pitted greens ,... overgrown fairways. Was charged £35 . This course is overpriced at £20 .Commiserations to the membersread more
Nice course, currently playing off fairway mats for every shot was a pain, and we were not advised of this before... arriving after booking in advance. I don't think I'd return until the mat situation was ended.read more
Played today 1st time,brilliant course,you have to think your way round not just hit driver,course in very good... condition,friendly staff in clubhouseread more
Beautiful course greens are in great condition, however the grey sand like stuff in the bunkers is horrible and... difficult to get out ruined my score. The 18th was the only bunker with proper sand and got out 1st time. Definitely needs to remove the grey sand and go back to the normal stuff other than that was a great dayread more
What a great find. Tucked away behind Odsal Stadium. Only 9 holes but the best 9 hole course I've ever played. Fairways... and greens in great condition. Friendly members that we met along the way. If it was closer I'd play here again soon but due to roadworks on motorway it took nearly an hour and a half from Wakefield. Overall, a really good round.read more
we had a group of 40+ visitors who spent a Great day at Low Laithes Golf Club raising money for a local charity. Never... played here before & was impressed. The course was in great condition and was very challenging. The food afterwards was good value and the support we received on the day from the staff was fantastic. Very friendly Yorkshire folk, with great Yorkshire Beer & lovely Yorkshire food.read more
Nice track friendly clubs house pro very helpful front 9 round outside with out if bounds left then into middle... little bit up and down worth a tryread more
Beautiful course in very good condition. Staff very polite. Food afterwards was well presented value for money. ... Staff very pleasant . Nice experience all way through .read more
Really enjoyed it until the last 6 holes; all of which felt identical and got a little boring. Greens were in good... condition and quite fast. Price was reasonableread more
Course needing a bit of sun on greens, man driving lawn mower really annoyed me today, no sense of respect, sat on his... phone with engine running 10 yards from where we were putting. Seemed to harass us for 5-6 holes then went. Would have got a 4.5 star if not for the irritating groundsmen.read more
Great club and very accessible. Pro shop.well stocked and welcoming. Course is a real challenge, some great par 3's. A... good challenge for all levels of golfer. Will definitely return.read more
A lovely little course with well kept greens and fairways. Quite narrow fairways but that only adds to the challenge.... Friendly and helpful staff too 👍read more
