Harrogate Golf Club

Harrogate Golf Course

Forest Lane Head, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7TF

Harrogate measures a little less than 6250 yards and is on fairly flat terrain. Its Mackenzie style greens and tree-lined fairways are a formidable but enjoyable test for all handicaps. The condition of the course is generally first class and many of the North's largest visiting parties come back year after year.

Whilst not being a long course, the layout penalizes the golfer who strays off the fairway. Subtly placed bunkers and copses of trees require the golfer to adopt careful thought and accuracy in order to better their par on this formidable course. Many mature trees line the fairways making the course play more difficult than its length suggests. The last six holes on the course include five par 4's of which four exceed 400 yards making this one of Yorkshire's toughest finishing stretches.

Holes of note include: The 12th - Par 3 - The signature hole, designed by Mackenzie in 1910, is played from a raised multi level tee; The 13th - Par 4 - A long par 4 that is played along the current boundary of the course. Out of bounds to your right and the Belmont Wood to your left. At 469 yards set amidst one of the most scenic parts of the course this is truly a pleasure to play; The 17th - Par 4 - A true Mackenzie green mentioned in his book 'Golf Architecture'. A plateau green raised from front to back with tricky bunkers on either side.

The original Clubhouse is over 100 years old though it has been extended and improved many times over the years. The Club has two bars, a large dining room, snooker room and a smaller lounge.

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