This 9 Hole Purpose built golf course in Wakefield has breathtaking vistas over Yorkshire
Overview
Quality of course
65%
Levels of Challenge
75%
Amenities
60%
Overall service
70%
Value for money
70%
Summary
A great 9 hole golf course with stunning views over Emley Moor and surrounding area.
Overall score68%
68
This 9 Hole Purpose built golf course in Wakefield has stunning views
This course was opened in May of 2006, consisting of six par fours and three par threes. Each holes is defined by semi mature trees and all offer a real challenge. The golf to build across a hill with 5 of the holes taking advantage of this feature. The longest hole #4 is a fantastic example where you are playing across the entire length of the course, finishing with a blind downhill green which is on 3 tiers.
All the holes are relatively straight the the fairways so beware if you have a slice as you will find yourself taking your medicine and chipping back over to your hole, currently (Nov 2023) the club shop is cash only and the nearest cash point is about 7 minute driveaway so remember to bring enough money to play and for the cold snacks.
Just a 5 minute drive from M1 at J38 / J39
The course is only 10 minutes from Wakefield and Barnsley centres, and 15 minutes from Leeds or Huddersfield. There is ample parking at the course and there is also a lodge and bar onsite for users to stay and play overnight.
A hole to remember
Hole #3 aptly called ‘Oak For The Best’ is a par 3 163 hole with a stroke index of 6. A pretty straight forward hole but the tricky part of this hole is the 50 year old oak tree blocking a direct route to the green.
The green is achievable with a low stinger but accuracy is key – the hole is downhill so factor in playing it short and rolling onto the green. The safer option is to aim to the right of the green, stay away from the left hand side as there is a huge water hazard.
There is an ample green to aim for but beware there is a hidden bunker the to back left.
Nice mostly well kept golf course,greens a little bare. Unfortunately bar was closed as we were playing late. Easy... commute with motorway & major roads close byread more
Nice little friendly course. No bar facilties, but it's not worth them opening up! Beers in tins available after round... on patio. Very welcoming. Unfortunately, dont take card payments or would have been a higher score!read more
Haven't used anything but the course.Not a bad little course, open to all.Some decent holes and the views around are... nice.Tees are OK but need some love, greens were not very good today and in need of a bit of repairs the weather hasn't been that bad in my opinion but there's clay all over them and very boggy, but would love to see them fully upto scratch because they're well laid out.Fairways are in very good condition and quite open and the rough is forgiving.Bunkers are well placed but thankfully I never found one today.It's a 9 hole course which is more expensive than my normal 18 hole in crookhill but it's definitely a nice little course.Been a few times and aside from normally getting wedged between slow players in front and fast behind, today was much better nice easy pace kept by all.I like it.Staff are friendly, little shop on way to first tee has some bits and bobs in.Has trolleys available to rent.Yeah was a pleasant day today.1st is a nice opening hole and 7th is class.read more
Golf course is shocking I don't know what the green keeper does in the day but doesn't look after it muddy fairways ... ball plugs the greens are shocking the tees are bad needs proper land drains installed woolley park 9 hole is 100 times better play that all year round and amazing fairways and greensread more
Brought my son to play golf for the 1st time they had no buggies so I could not play (i can't walk too far) and his... uncle was already playing so I asked him if my son could tee off after they did to see where he is at for the rude woman to shout no he can't do that I asked why? It's because other people on the round I then said he would not interrupt any 1 because he was only hitting it from the tee his uncle still on that hole then to be told he can't because he is not with a paying guest but his uncle and my 2 friends was paying guestI have been playing at this corse for years but will avoid from now onread more
Nice location, stunning scenery. Interesting greens, nice fairways, poor tee's. First time I have played here. A fair... few blind shots to play. Nice for a quick 9 holes when passingread more
This is a pay and play course. The fees are reasonable and the entrance to pay is very well marked out and spaced in... respect of covid19.The course is well laid out. The fairways are well cut, the greens are very well manicured and run true. The course is a tribute to the green keeper and staff.The shop where fees are paid can sell soft drinks but the bar is closed.Well worth a visit. I enjoyed mine.read more
