Drax Golf Club
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Course Information
Opened in 1990, Drax Golf Club is a private course managed on a 'not-for-profit' owned by its members. This enables us to provide affordable golf, on a high-quality golf course.
Other holes | Par 68 | 5391 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8PQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01757 617228
Website: http://www.draxgolfclub.com/
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We welcome visitors but they must be accompanied by a member unless by prior arrangement. Or book a tee time: www.draxgolfclub.com/book
Midweek Guide: £12.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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Midweek Guide: £12.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.1
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
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Sam M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2020
Lovely course
Lovely course very easy to book onlineReviewer Rating
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Adrian B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2020
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Jordan L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2018
Good beginner and skilled course
Small course with plenty of hazards, Good for all Level of golfer. Would Reccomend to everyone(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 128 Handicap: )
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Gareth W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 17 2017
Tough track
I'm a member here. It's a very tight tough course. A real test for players of all abilities. A lot of work going on at the moment to improve further an already good course. Even course knowledge can't help you some days. Still needs a few more trees out but I'm told that's happening soon. If you're thinking of trying it for the first time I recommend going with a member who can give you tips on where to aimReviewer Rating
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Peter, York rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2017
Hidden Beauty
Having heard from numerous sources of a "beautiful little course" just South of Selby I decided to give Drax a go. Not expecting too much initial, I was soon surprised to find what I would call a hidden beauty which needs the word spreading about.The greens were fantastic and it was clear to see the greens staff taking great pride in their work as the tee boxes and fairways were also immaculate. There are a few querky holes with ponds and hazards to catch you out if you get complacent.
Definitely a recommend and I am telling everyone I know about it!
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Andrew P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2017
Lovely course spoilt by 2 members
My son and I visited Drax for the first time, we had spoken to a couple of staff who were extremely friendly and provided some good advice. Unfortunately we were approached by two club members on the 12th, one of them said he was the president although I think he meant Captain, they bluntly told us we were incorrectly dressed and that there was a very strict dress code. We explained that we hadn't been informed of this by any member of staff but what really upset us was the way these 2 club members spoke to us. If this golf club wants to attract more members especially the younger generation then I suggest the captain and the members of the club take a look at how the staff in the social club and the green keepers treat the paying public.The staff were welcoming and friendly and it's only because of the staff that we will return to play again.Reviewer Rating
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terence tex williamson rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2017
TEX WILLIAMSON.
I have been playing this course for several years now, however each time I have played it "depending on the weather conditions " it plays so different. The new green keeper MARK SNEEP as really taken the course to new levels, and I can not wait for the summer period with the work he has done on the greens to take fruition. So congratulations to everyone of the many people who have been working on the course since the begining of the year, I for one thank you.Reviewer Rating
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Dean - Doncaster rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2017
Visiting the Drax website they refer to the course as "Yorkshire's Hidden Gem" and to my surprise, they were right! Tucked away south of Selby I was very surprised at the course I had stumbled upon. The presentation of the course was fantastic with nicely manicured fairways and greens. the greens were a little slow but when speaking to a member of the committee who was very helpful in showing me around, I was made aware that a lot of maintenance had taken place in the past couple of weeks to get the greens in shape for the height of the season. My honest opinion is that the greens were some of the best I have played thus far in 2017 so I would love to see what they are like in the summer! This course turned out to be very quirky with some tight shots off the tee to nice wide fairways playing into difficult greens with very subtle movements that certainly tested you. The second hole is a great example of this where the green looks relatively flat, was I wrong! looking at the hole everything rolls left to right, and fast, even single handicappers would do well to stop a ball on that green, it is a real beauty. Another nice touch is the practise putting green and driving net which I didn't expect to see. It certainly helps blow off any cobwebs in a morning!] In all, I could go on about my amazing day at Drax, but in short, this is a must play course and one that I would come back to again and again
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Gareth - Scunthorpe rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2017
What a lovely surprise.A nice course with some good features and pretty holes.
Still testing for the lower handicappers due to tight fairways and fast greens
Still testing for the lower handicappers due to tight fairways and fast greens
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Tom F Snaith rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2017
A course that is a test of golf for low handicappers, but perfectly playable for all abilities. The holes are all different with dykes, ponds and bunkers to keep you on your toes! The greens are excellent and the course is very well kept. New signage around the course has helped with navigation. Don't forget the attached social club has excellent food and drink available all day. I will definitely visit again!
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Steve R - Selby rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 13 2017
Really interesting and tricky course... I thought it was going to be a like a 9-hole pitch and putt...but boy was I wrong! This is a very tight and well kept course...and is actually now a 12 hole course..with different tees on some holes to create 18 holes... I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the greens as well..some of the best I've played on in Yorkshire..but it was summer so I guess they were at the best then. Overall a surprisingly good and difficult course...especially for the price.
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Steven A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 28 2017
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John M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 6 2016
It's tricky to comment when there's no comparable course or club that I know of. It's a challenging and interesting 12-hole course where accuracy is key, so not suited to simple long hitters.
Club insists on fairway mats or tees in winter, which is over-protective and doesn't allow visitors to play realistic golf. Similarly, the club resorts too readily to temporary greens and tees and the course is too often closed after rain. Leaves are a horrendous problem in autumn despite the seniors section apparently engaged on frequent clearance.
I wouldn't join this club simply because winter golf is so limited, it'd be impossible to get value; that's a shame, as it's a very attractive course when fully open and playable. I've filed it under 'summer only' for future trips.
Club insists on fairway mats or tees in winter, which is over-protective and doesn't allow visitors to play realistic golf. Similarly, the club resorts too readily to temporary greens and tees and the course is too often closed after rain. Leaves are a horrendous problem in autumn despite the seniors section apparently engaged on frequent clearance.
I wouldn't join this club simply because winter golf is so limited, it'd be impossible to get value; that's a shame, as it's a very attractive course when fully open and playable. I've filed it under 'summer only' for future trips.
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Dean rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 27 2016
Great course with huge potential to develop. This is a course that suits good golfers with tight lies, large, firm and true greens that are the best I have played on this year!
Use your head around the course and anywhere near par is a good score.
Use your head around the course and anywhere near par is a good score.
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Ian H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2016
Very good tight interesting course. Need to think about every shot as not a big hitters paradise.looks to have nice well stocked clubhouse with decently priced meals and good ales. Would love to be member here if a bit closer to home.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 80 Handicap: 15.9)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 80 Handicap: 15.9)
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