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About Ganton Golf Club
Ganton Golf Club may be nine miles from the sea but it has all the characteristics of a links and heathland course. It is an impressive golf course with more than 100 bunkers, some of which are huge while others are small but equally dangerous. Set on open, windswept heathland it is a supreme test of golf with fast greens and firm fairways. Depending on the season you will find various types of gorse dominating the rough.
There are only two par threes but three short par fours allow for a risk and reward strategy for big hitters. You're sure of a great welcome in the clubhouse when you finish.
There are more than a hundred bunkers at Ganton and not one of them is there for decoration.
Serious golfersBuild the trip around this one. Fast greens, firm fairways and only two par threes mean the long game gets examined all day, and the 13th and 15th are where good rounds come unstuck.
Higher handicapsIt will hurt, and better to know that going in: huge bunkers, seasonal gorse in the rough and open windswept ground with a stiffish breeze most days. The walking is easy; the golf is not.
Buddy tripsThe heavyweight tick on a Yorkshire itinerary. Nine miles from the sea yet it plays like a links, so bring the running game you would take to the coast.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
The walk. Flat, and an easy walk — 86 metres of climb over the round.
The wind. The wind is usually westerly, averaging 14 km/h, gusting to 48. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.
The water. 13 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.
The design. Tom Chisholm (original 1891); later redesigned by Harry Colt and Alister MacKenzie.
The holes that will cost you. The 13th, the 15th and the 9th. The 13th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.
Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
359 yards — plays like 368, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
441 yards — plays like 434, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
3
358 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
366 yards — plays like 373, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
160 yards — plays like 155, flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
461 yards — plays like 467, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
421 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
8
413 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
9
505 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Downwind — take less
10
171 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
11
425 yards — plays like 415, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
12
399 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
13
563 yards — plays like 556, downhill
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
14
284 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
15
501 yards — plays like 506, flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Downwind — take less
16
445 yards — plays like 435, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
243 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
18
433 yards — plays like 427, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.
The course at a glance
DesignerTom Chisholm (original 1891); later redesigned by Harry Colt and Alister MacKenzie
Holes18
Par71
Length6,451 m
TypeLinks,heathland
DifficultyFlat · 86m of climb
Opened1891
Prevailing windWesterly
Signature holeHole 13 · Three-shot hole, position over power
Pedigree
Hosted the 1949 Ryder Cup, 2000 Curtis Cup and 2003 Walker Cup
WHERE TO STAY
Places to stay while you play Ganton Golf Club
Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Ganton Golf Club in your golf holiday.
This course
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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026
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Golf holidays in United Kingdom — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.
Where should I play in the United Kingdom?
From challenging links to impressive parkland courses, the UK has it all. Tell us your dream golf holiday scenario.
It is easy to get around the United Kingdom?
Yes, getting around the UK for golf is very straightforward. Self-driving is the most popular choice — the motorway network connects major cities and virtually all golf courses have excellent road access. For Scotland, flights from London to Edinburgh or Glasgow take around 90 minutes, or take the scenic East Coast Main Line overnight. In England, most golf regions — Surrey heathland, Kent links, Yorkshire moorland — are within 2-3 hours of London. We include all transfers in our UK packages and can advise on the best travel approach for your group.
Is the United Kingdom good for groups?
Yes. There are plenty of great options if you are going away with your golfing friends.
What about if I am looking for somewhere special in the United Kingdom?
We offer superb hotels all around the United Kingdom, ideal if you wish to combine high levels of comfort with great golf courses.
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