Howley Hall Golf Club is on the outskirts of Leeds and is rated as a fine championship golf course. Founded in 1900 with course improvements guided by Dr Alister Mackenzie in 1913, Howley Hall is now the home of the PGA in Yorkshire Open Championships. Improvements over recent years have made the course even more challenging. The tough final four holes mean a good card is not in the bag until you reach the welcoming clubhouse.
Alister MacKenzie reshaped Howley Hall in 1913 and the finish he left behind still decides most matches.
Serious golfersMacKenzie's fingerprints from 1913 are still on the green sites, and the last four holes guard par jealously. The 13th and 16th claim more cards than anything else out there.
Higher handicapsA moderate walk with less than a hundred metres of climb, so the legs will be fine. Keep something in reserve for the finish, because the round is won or lost over the last four holes.
SocietiesOn the outskirts of Leeds and home to the Yorkshire PGA's Open, it gives a society day championship golf without a long transfer, and the clubhouse is a welcoming spot to settle the bets.
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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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Our golf holidays are arranged ground-only — hotel, golf and transfers. You can add flights through us, and those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking.
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