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
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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 L | 68 | 67.5 [115] | 4710 | ||
| Drax Golf Club | Green | 68 | 63.1 [107] | 4710 | ||
| Drax Golf Club | Red | 70 | 67.6 [115] | 4701 | ||
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Vincent Osborne rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 4 2025
Really poor Golf Course
Parking available in the social club car park, a walk along a road with cars and trucks milling past you at 40 mph. Particularly concerning with junior members.Very poor practice green and driving cage, the chipping green is not too bad. 12 hole course, with 18 hole rounds causes problems when busy. A lack of etiquette from members including club level members seen over the 18 months of playing, including approach to junior members on the course and level of tracksuits and players ‘practicing’ on the course.
Various dog shows on at the Social club and together with the Drax biomass trains running adjacent, it’s anything but peaceful.
Recently the hearts fencing on various holes have been removed, together with the mound of hardcore that you needed to cross to get to a tee box, it’s all akin to a building site.
The summer it’s busy, those leaving the 12th to play the 1st as the 13th can be hostile, and it required the GC to state that those on the 1st tee had priority. Again, issues with large groups and those not on the BRS on the course, those who just jibbed in.
The winter it is a write off, a nightmare well hidden.
Best avoided. Much better and welcoming courses around in North and East Yorkshire.
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R hooker rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 31 2022
Fairways terrible
Played at Drax in early Autumn after the hot summer and the greens were in fantastic condition but the fairways were terrible completely bald in several areas and very very patchy they had obviously been cut far too short during the drought and had basically died off badReviewer Rating
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Stephen B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 23 2013
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Ken H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 16 2012
Frosty for first 6 holes and course played short due to winter greens
(Round played: Dec 2012 - Score: 85 Handicap: 21.1)
(Round played: Dec 2012 - Score: 85 Handicap: 21.1)
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Chris B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2026
Nice kept golf course ,, nice for the golfer who just starting ,, fairways are very good ,, its let down with walk to course from car park ,, and having no staff to point it out ,,
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Kieran, Selby rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2022
Good Course, Bad Timing
First time trying the course and fairly new to golf, overall course is great if a little compact, the 18 is played over only 12/13 holes so you double over yourself a few times and it can be a little confusing which hole is next due to the layout. However the holes themselves are great, some down and uphill holes look great and really add to the challenge. We went at start of April and course could do with a few touch ups before the busy summer period i think, a few temp greens on some holes drag it down, with these temp greens not being maintained very well or of a suitable size, a bad end to some great holes. It says to check in at the bar before you start but we were told we didnt need to, instead walk to the course and have proof of purchase in case a course guide asks us.Some Temp out of bound areas marked by wire construction fencing takes away from the look of some holes and the course overall, but i'd say in summer when hopefully all the greens are back in action, the other issues shouldnt be an issue, be sure to scout the course using apps and the guide beforehand as we needed it to find our way a few times. Will definitely be back but not straight away, it makes good use out of a small space for a good variety of courses, but the small space does bring its own issues. However for the price as (we got a hot deal of £20 in total for 2 people) cant really grumble too much.
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James J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 3 2021
Enjoyed it again, friendly and quirky
Second time we've played here as a society and it is one of the friendliest courses in the area. Always enthusiastic and helpful people on site to start your day off nicely. Course was exactly the same with the same issues around playing some holes twice but it didn't really impact too much. The free drop GUR around makes some holes too easy and the greens were a bit uneven in places. Overall another enjoyable experience and we will return I am sure !Reviewer Rating
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James J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2020
Nice course, could be better
We had been recommended to this course and as we were mid COVID rules, we thought we would try it. The staff there were so helpful and really welcoming. The course itself was really nice, but there is a large amount of GUR close to the fairways which is a free drop and makes it too easy on some holes as you can smash the ball anywhere and its a free drop. Some holes you play twice which resulted in some near misses as the different tee positions for the same hole arent necessarily looking at each other (if you are new the course). Having said that, some lovely holes and on a blazing hot day it suited our needs. Although I enjoyed it, I probably won't play it again.Reviewer Rating
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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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Ian M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 21 2015
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Paul D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 30 2007
A well kept 9 hole course with a few different tees on the back nine. You need to stay straight!!
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PB Yorkshire rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 23 2024
The course was surprisingly challenging and hilly.
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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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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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Dave T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2014
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Tex W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2014
If you can play here you can play anywhere, its target golf put your ball in the right place and you will tame this course
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 68 Handicap: 2.5)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 68 Handicap: 2.5)
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Tex W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 8 2013
Drax Golf Club is a course where you have a total of 12 golf holes, and the difference are made up from existing holes, however they play from completely different tees. for example 5
(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 71 Handicap: 2.4)
(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 71 Handicap: 2.4)
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Golfer An rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 8 2011
Having played the course on several occasions, it has warmed to me. There are quite a few holes that are risk and reward holes,giving you the oppertunity from the tee,to decide weather you wish to go for it ,"so to speak" the first two holes are driveable, but you have to be very accurate, I just hit 2 Iron,& wedge,for savety, on each occasion.You will actually play the first two holes again on the back nine, the first from a slightly different angle. With this course being only 12 holes, you will play the, 1st,2nd,5th,6th,7th,& 9th,twice, however the 7th becomes a par5 on the second loop. The course which had been a 9 hole configeration initally,It has had 3 new holes added, all of which merit respect. Overall if you hit fairly straight and can hold your nerve, its well worth a visit.I would gladly recommend it.
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Dave T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 2 2011
Only 12 holes so you play some holes twice but I enjoyed it. Interesting holes with raised tees/greens and in good condition. Friendly clubhouse.
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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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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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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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