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43 ratings & 38 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 353 out of 2170.

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What the club says: Impenetrable gorse abounds within the open nature of the heathland. There are few trees other than those on the boundaries; with plenty of space the original open character of the terrain has been retained. As to the bunkers, Ganton has few peers; the player who is bunkered is punished for his error. In an age when golf designers are making bunkers less penal, this is a welcome feature.

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Reviewed Apr 4 2021 by Steven K - rated 5 out of 5

Bucket list course

Fortunate to play here several times. Always a warm welcome, always in great condition, despite being in the middle of nowhere make the trip, you won?t be disappointed.

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Reviewed Oct 22 2020 by Steve K (Sheffield) - rated 5 out of 5

The Ultimate Golfing Challenge in Gusty Wind

We got lucky with the rainy weather easing and the wind gusting up so that the course bared its teeth and became a great challenge for us mid handicappers.

The fairways were good (despite hearing bad reports) and the greens were tremendous. We ended up in a few of the bunkers where our head was below the lip, which was good for the experience, but generally played well and avoided them. Probably the ultimate challenge because the course plays fairer than the Open links venues, the difference is the fairways run true and don’t have the random bumps you can get in links, shooting good shots off into rough or bunkers. The wind was brutal though, gusting around and several times we had 50 yards of sideways movement from only slightly faded shots. If you accidentally go left or right you are punished - as you should be.

A few holes offered particular challenges. A few good risk reward short par 4s, easy to lay up but potentially brutal if too ambitious. Several doglegs where depending on your length the straight shot may play better than trying a big fade or draw around the corner - risk reward again. The 18th is a great closer, particularly if needing a par - drive too far left and although on the fairway a huge hook may be needed around a big tree.

The starter and pro shop were friendly, the clubhouse though was old fashioned and a big disappointment. A small lounge with phone numbers on the tables to order drinks or food from the kitchen in a socially distanced way (a modern open plan bar area would have been better). The beer was ordinary and we only had one and made an exit.

The course furniture was minimal, which added to the atmosphere, but did make it tricky knowing where to go (though the next tee is fairly obvious throughout). Coloured tee posts with the stroke index on (but not the hole) are the only furnishings.

Finally, we had the unique experience of watching a greenkeeper change the hole position while we waited - never seem that during an afternoon before, and those sideways moving green ironing ride-ons, I gotta get me one of those!

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Reviewed Oct 2 2020 by Craig/Chorley - rated 1 out of 5

Save your Money & go elsewhere

We played this course a couple of weeks ago.The reason for my delay in posting this review is because I have been waiting for a reply from the secretary & manager. I sent in an email providing feedback about our visit. In my opinion we should have been told about the infestation of Craneflies so that we could have either played somewhere else or defer our visit. Our day was spoiled and I felt that they needed to know.At the very least I expected an acknowledgement but nothing, not a thing!
Ganton is certainly not worth the green fees being charged.

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Reviewed Sep 14 2020 by Steven K - rated 5 out of 5

Bucket List Course

Fortunate to have now played Ganton several times - yes it's out of the way but make the trip, you won't be disappointed. Different to most courses you'll play, feels like a links course in places with the sand/gorse, feels parkland elsewhere with the trees/pheasants. some great holes.

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Reviewed Jun 24 2020 by Tomo M - rated 3 out of 5

Friendly welcome from staff. Nice clubhouse and practice facilities. Unfortunately found the course to be somewhat overrated. Surprised to see this better ranked than courses like Notts, West Sussex, Woking, etc. Price removed from the review it’s an overall nice course however too many negatives for us for the value. Fairways patchy, nothing on tee box to say which hole you’re on (or on the scorecard), no hole layout boards to know which way to go or hazards, bunkers are best feature and dramatic yet no consistency with sand plus greens very slow but good condition m. Very much a hit the fairway or you’re out the game golf course. Thin line of semi rough then unplayable gorse throughout. No real amazing signature holes although most are good in their own right. Sorry... not sure what the fuss is all about with this one, just didn’t get it. Hopefully others find it more enjoyable

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Reviewed May 23 2020 by Paul D - rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

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Reviewed Mar 25 2020 by David C - rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed Dec 24 2019 by Steven K - rated 5 out of 5

Must play course

I?ve played over 200 courses and without a doubt Ganton is in my top 3. Make the trip, you won?t be disappointed.

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Reviewed Sep 26 2019 by James J - rated 4 out of 5

Great history, but ?110 ?

When you arrive at Ganton GC its almost like you can feel the history oozing from the clubhouse and the neatly cared for course as you drive between the holes on the approach. We were greeted by the Club Secretary, who was a lovely guy, and we proceeded to pay our ?110 each for a round on a course which seemed completely empty. Having prepared for the no shorts unless you have long socks on rule (need reviewing for summer) we came suitably dressed unlike some of the other chaps arriving who had to change. The course itself is immaculate, the tees and greens absolutely lovely. The bunkers are very very deep and need avoiding. We were very surprised that the course didn't seem to have many "signature" type holes for the money we were paying. I personally was really disappointed on the 18th tee when a groundsman who was blowing away leaves right next to the tee box did not stop as we went to tee off, on a course such as this that is just unacceptable. He seemed disinterested in the golfers ... etiquette is something you expect lots of on a course with such history. Anyway, overall our experience was good, but for ?110 we expected it to be amazing and contend with some of the other expensive courses we have played like the Brabazon (much better) and Hollinwell (best ever). We would only ever return if we paid much less, just like the golfers we met at various East Coast courses in the days afterwards who could not believe we paid ?110 each.

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Reviewed Sep 24 2019 by Kevin M - rated 4 out of 5

Worth a visit

Worth a visit with some tight fairways and tricky greens. It's a bit like a Links course, some of the greens were not upto standard for the price. Only downside for me was the last holes are played over the road which I didn't like.
Definitely course knowledge is a must.

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Reviewed Jun 3 2019 by Lee C - rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed Dec 24 2018 by Steven K - rated 5 out of 5

Best course I?ve played this year.

Unique experience, best described as an inland links course! Very well bunkered, a real challenge.

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Reviewed Jun 23 2018 by Graham T - rated 5 out of 5

Great course, windy day driving into it was hard. The greens are fast, plenty of hazards , long grass , gorse high bunkers.
Great day spoilt by members rules dominating clubhouse.

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.4)

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Reviewed Jun 8 2018 by Chris B - rated 5 out of 5

Top class course

Second time playing Ganton and still a tough one to conquer. Great practice facilities, nice clubhouse. Course in usual immaculate condition if a little dry in places. Greens quite true but not as quick as last visit. One or two bunkers found lacked sand in them and tough to get out of (that's my excuse anyway). Some great thinking holes, need to keep it straight as rough is penal

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 5.5)

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Reviewed Jun 1 2017 by Martyn W - rated 5 out of 5

Ganton

Brilliant sunshine, course simply fantastic, tough large greens, want to play again having sampled in once and know how best to play it, great day out

(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 7.5)

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Reviewed Apr 29 2017 by Telis S - rated 5 out of 5

An outstanding course which was a delight to play. It a shame my short game failed me. Plenty of gorse bushes and the deepest 120 bunkers I've seen on a course. The tees were well laid and all is very highly maintained. Green were so good and the best course I've played. The club house has a history of golf and the place has some real golfing pedigree and quality which is reflected in its tee prices.

(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 109 Handicap: 17.5)

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Reviewed Nov 28 2016 by Adam S - rated 5 out of 5

Great course fantastic conditions highly recommend

(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: 20.2)

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Reviewed Nov 24 2016 by Ray C - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Sep 21 2016 by Chris B - rated 5 out of 5

Played at this club in an open competition and In one word, superb. Practice facilities top notch, friendly welcome in clubhouse and shop. The course itself is probably one of the best I have played in the UK. Well defined and manicured fairways. Greens true, not too quick but still tricky to read. A Mass of bunkers around the place, avoid at all costs for sure. Some great holes, especially dogleg par 4 finish. Fairly easy walk around, mostly on the flat. Got to be on any golfers hit list, will be back hopefully

(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 81 Handicap: 3.7)

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Reviewed Sep 13 2016 by Scarborough - rated 5 out of 5

Ganton golf course is class and should be on any golfers bucket list. Excellent course , helpful staff & friendly members.

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