Ganton Golf Club
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Ganton Golf Club, North Yorkshire is an 18 hole, par 72, (6935 yard), private, inland links golf course designed by Tom Chisholm in 1891.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6935 yards | Private | Inland Links
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Address: Station Road, Ganton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4PA United Kingdom
Tel: 01944 710329
Golf Pro: Gary Brown | Tel: 01944 710260
Website: http://www.gantongolfclub.com
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County cards taken Monday to Friday after 2.30pm & the green fee is £55
Twilight Rate from 4pm at a green fee of £50
Winter rates November to February. Shoulder rates in March & April
Midweek Guide: £100 per round & £130 per day *
Weekend Guide: £130 per round & £150 per day *
- Societies Accepted to Play
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 24
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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Midweek Guide: £100 per round & £130 per day *
Weekend Guide: £130 per round & £150 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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5
AVERAGE RATING 4.7
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Graham F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 12 2015
This is a MUST Play Golf Course, The Layout is superb, and the hazards are punishing, but you come off feeling you have played one of the bast courses in the Country. The reason I did not Give an Excellent for the Couse was simply in the Bunkers there are alot of Stones, and if you are not careful you could damage your club face. but good course management and you can shoot a good score.
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Steve K (Sheffield) rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2020
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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James J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 26 2019
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.Reviewer Rating
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Chris B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2016
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)
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 81 Handicap: 3.7)
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Ryan B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2016
fantastic trup up to ganton. lovely course and the people working there were brilliant. so welcoming!
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 92 Handicap: 15.7)
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Callum D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2016
Fantastic course, great welcome all round!
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 81 Handicap: 12.8)
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Alistair W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2016
This was a very very hard course. Rained all day and wind was strong. I lost it half way down the back nine and developed a shank, but felt I shot a 60 on a course so hard.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 90 Handicap: 12.9)
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Martin H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 21 2015
Without any doubt, the best couse I have played in the UK. Outstanding welcome, course, and facilities. Given the time of the year, the course was in fantastic condition.
Was spoken to by the Captain, his wife and Vice captain during lunch. Very warm welcome.
Get this course on your "bucket list" to play !!
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 14.8)
Was spoken to by the Captain, his wife and Vice captain during lunch. Very warm welcome.
Get this course on your "bucket list" to play !!
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 14.8)
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Judy O rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2015
I had visited the course before to watch a home international but yesterday my husband took me there to play a twilight round. It was spectacular. Such a wonderful cleverly designed course. The design really forces you to think through your shots. It certainly isnt a course where you stand on each tee and just reach for the driver. There are hundreds of very deep, very large and very carefully placed bunkers and if you can pick your way around them you can certainly put together a really nice round. If you do get in a bunker be prepared to sometimes come out sideways and backwards no matter what your level is. Some of those babies are impossible to get out forward if you are close to the face.
On the facilities front we were welcomed warmly by the staff and were offered drinks after the round by members. Very down to earth people and super friendly.
If you get the chance you must play this course. twilight rate of £45 was very good.
On the facilities front we were welcomed warmly by the staff and were offered drinks after the round by members. Very down to earth people and super friendly.
If you get the chance you must play this course. twilight rate of £45 was very good.
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Dave Evans rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2023
Memorable
from the moment we arrived!!!pouring rain, guy in the pro shop and caddie master could not be anymore helpful by saying wait till the rain stops and we will get you out on the course dont worry about your tee time.
the friendliness in the clubhouse from the staff second to none, and also members that were also there. not to mention the magnificent history aorund the place a visit to the clubhouse was amazing on its own.
as for the course the condition was fantastic the layout fantastic the challenge amazing if at times to good for me. there is no way you cannot enjoy the whole experience at Ganton. I WILL be back.
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Paul W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
Wow! what a course. Deserves all the high ratings it gets.
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Paul W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 13 2023
Top, top quality
What a great course. Deservedly rated a top 100 course. Fairways and greens are pristine. Stay out of the fairway bunkers and you can score well. Most golfers will not have experienced anything like them. Deep and difficult, the only option in most is to pop it out and take the medicine. Beautiful and brutal in equal measure.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 13 2023
If you're looking for a course that's in great condition all year round, look no further! The course layout is always well-maintained, and the history of the course is really interesting. The presentation is first-class with the type of course and design.
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Timothy L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2022
AM AM Comp
Played an open comp here and loved it. We were genuinely welcomed and both myself and my playing partner had a wonderful time. Golf was tough. Bunkers are deep and need to be avoided at all costs. A wonderful experience and the course is as good as its reputatuion suggests. Don't hesitate
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Paul D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 12 2021
Fabulous
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