Drax Golf Club
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
About Drax Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8PQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01757 617228
Website: https://www.draxgolfclub.com/
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Drax Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££
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.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Drax Golf Club | White | 70 | 66.4 [115] | 5444 | ||
| Drax Golf Club | Yellow | 70 | 65.5 [109] | 5212 | ||
| Drax Golf Club | Green | 68 | 63.1 [107] | 4710 | ||
| Drax Golf Club | Green L | 68 | 67.5 [115] | 4710 | ||
| Drax Golf Club | Red | 70 | 67.6 [115] | 4701 | ||
Drax Golf Club Reviews
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4.14
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
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Lee/Grimsby rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2025
Having recently enjoyed a fantastic round at Drax Golf Club, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to any visitor looking for a truly enjoyable golfing experience. From the moment I first enquired about a tee time, the positive tone was set. The admin staff, including the Chairman himself, were incredibly helpful and accommodating, making the booking process seamless and friendly – a real rarity these days!\\The course itself is a delight. The layout offered a good mix of holes, giving a fair challenge and plenty of opportunities for good shots. What really stood out was the conditioning. The fairways were great, the greens were true and a joy to putt on, despite some bobbly from recent hollow timing. The general presentation of the course was satisfying, especially the flower beds around the 1st tee and behind the 6th green. Even interacting with the greens staff on the course was a pleasure; they were courteous and clearly took immense pride in their work.\\Drax, in my opinion, is worth the visit. It\'s a testament to the dedication of the entire team, from the administrative staff to the greens keepers, that they deliver such a high-quality experience. I left feeling thoroughly satisfied and already planning my next visit.
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LYNDA ROBINSON rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 2 2024
Great Little Course - Hidden away
This is a beautifully maintained course which offers challenges for all levels of golfer. Fairways and Greens are in excellent condition. There is so much care taken with the course which makes me believe they have a wonderful team of Greenkeepers.Excellent value for money, they welcome all visitors , you can practice your short game and putting and you can enjoy food and drink in the Social Club after the game so, all round you can enjoy an excellent golf day
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Golfer An rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2023
We took our golf society to Drax last Sunday what a fantastic course it certainly does live up to the name of Yorkshires hidden gem.
When we arrived at the social club car park to be met by Alan he took time to explain everything to us and was also there to meet us at the first tee to explain everything about the course .
Kevin who I had been in contact with throughout our booking was away on holiday but took the time to ring Alan and make sure everything was perfect on the day .
The course is an absolute credit to everyone involved Volunteers, Members and greenkeepers.
When we arrived at the social club car park to be met by Alan he took time to explain everything to us and was also there to meet us at the first tee to explain everything about the course .
Kevin who I had been in contact with throughout our booking was away on holiday but took the time to ring Alan and make sure everything was perfect on the day .
The course is an absolute credit to everyone involved Volunteers, Members and greenkeepers.
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Nick, London rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 15 2023
Exactly what golf should be
As an experienced golfer I can say that this course is very well maintained, an excellent routing with fun and memorable golf holes. However, I was compelled to leave this review because of the fantastic attitude of the staff at Drax (specifically Kevin Harrison). I played this course with my girlfriend for her first time on a golf course. Upon arrival I’ve never felt so welcomed at a golf club. Kevin introduced himself to me and my girlfriend, figured out the best way for us to get onto the course with as little pressure as possible (not easy given a club competition was going on), and all in all made my girlfriend feel at home on the golf course. He came and checked in with us as he walked past after 4 or so holes to check that we were enjoying ourselves.People like Kevin are exactly what golf needs right now to ensure that ladies feel welcomed into the golf world. Had my girlfriend had a different experience she may have walked away from the game, but instead she enjoyed herself thoroughly and is keen to play again.
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Lynda R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2021
Hidden gem
Lovely little course for us ladies - quirky and fun which kept us interested throughout the game.Reviewer Rating
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mick f/Doncaster rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2020
Hidden Gem
I Took my society of 20 players to drax and i can honestly say that this place is becoming one of my favourite places to play ,The members are so friendly every time I visit i feel welcomed and the course just speaks for itself the greens are amazing and there are some well laid out holes with number 4 being my favourite.This is super value so give them a try.Reviewer Rating
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Micky f/Doncaster rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2020
Hidden gem
This is the 2nd time I've played drax and wow it was in fabulous condition today with the greens being receptive and rolling true ,its not the longest course so game management is needed if you want a low score but it was a joy to play.Reviewer Rating
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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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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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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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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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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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Mark W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 9 2016
a short course to be sure but a really interesting one,accuracy is the key here and a small fade/draw can sometimes be of benefit on a few of the longer holes.the layout is cleverly designed playing some of the holes twice from different tees,a really enjoyable round and the greens were superb very quick and held the line niceley
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Liam, Doncaster rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2016
You may think a 12 hole, ex Power Station course may be short of great challenges. Drax is a real hidden gem, lovely course with some testing holes. There are some lovely walks & even the towers added some "atmosphere" to the surroundings but it is great how the trees now camouflage them in the middle of the course.
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Peter A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 15 2014
very good course with open approaches, ground is a little soft underfoot but all holes are well maintained and greens are in good shape.
(Round played: Jan 2014 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jan 2014 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
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Tex W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 7 2012
Been at the club now as a member for approximately 3 months,the course is very good and gives you a fair chance to score. There are plenty of risk and reward holes, and several holes which you need to play target golf to set up the birdie chance.Personally, I would suggest that a draw bias would be an advantage here, as 7th, 9th/18th, & the 13th all need to be played accordingly.
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Liam, Scunthorpe rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2024
A remarkable surprise
When someone mentions the word "Drax", a golf club probably isn't the first thing most think of. Nestled in the shadow of a major UK power station, Drax Golf Club really lives up to it's nickname as "Yorkshire's Hidden Gem".The course is meticulously maintained by a small team of greenkeepers and volunteers who clearly love their golf course. The greens as are close to USGA as you could get without the actual foundations to use the name. Some would even say 'perfect', even the flattest greens take a good read to get the right putt.
It's evident the club are investing wisely in their future with new drainage added to holes 2, 6 and 7 in recent years.
This is clearly a club going from strength to strength and a must play in the Yorkshire region.
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Lynda R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2022
Lovely little course
Course was a little challenging for me as I am a lady golfer and my drive seems to reach all the ditches so, lesson learned for next time. Really enjoyed playing thoughReviewer Rating
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Mark T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 16 2023
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Sam W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2021
Course plays well, however there tends to be some very ignorant folk playing - Zipping balls around you with no shout, dont bother ringing any bells, loud around the course/poor golfing etiquette. 3 out of the 4 times I have been sadly.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 94 Handicap: 27.6)
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 94 Handicap: 27.6)
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Lee Coates rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2020
Played after a very dry spell of weather and have to say the greens were the best I've played on all year and the rest of the course was in nothing short of exceptional condition.
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Duncan - Selby rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2020
The course is in very good condition and challenging as mostly tight with some blind greens. A bit of a bottleneck at times but the course was busy and not too many hold ups. Would certainly consider joining, as the terms are very favourable at the moment, if I wasn\'t a member elsewhere
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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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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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Drax Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Drax Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Drax Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Drax Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Drax Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Drax Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Drax Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Drax Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Drax Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Drax Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Drax Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Drax Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Drax Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Drax Golf Club for further details.
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