Golf courses near Barnsley
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Barnsley, including 19 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes, 1 pitch and putt. 90% have a website listed.
At a glance
53courses within 25 km
30nearest shown here
19with 18 holes
3with 9 holes
1pitch and putt
13say visitors are welcome
27with a website
1891oldest founding year listed
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 19 | 63% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 10% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 7 | 23% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 7 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 8 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Barnsley
2Under 5 km
55 to 10 km
1210 to 15 km
3415 to 25 km
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Barnsley | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rotherham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kirklees | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sheffield | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 13
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 4.9 km | |
| Hillies Golf Club | 9 | 6.9 km | ||
| Wakefield Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1891 | 10 km |
| Waterfront Golf | 9 | 10 km | ||
| Stocksbridge Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 1924 | 11 km |
| Wath Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1904 | 12 km |
| Hickleton Golf Club | 18 | 1909 | 14 km | |
| Hillsborough Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1920 | 16 km |
| Low Laithes Golf Course | 18 | 1925 | 16 km | |
| Dewsbury Golf Course | 18 | 18 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1891 | 10 km |
| Silkstone Golf Course | 1893 | 4.0 km | ||
| Wortley Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 1894 | 6.7 km |
| Pontefract and District Golf Club | 1904 | 18 km | ||
| Wath Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1904 | 12 km |
| Tankersley Park Golf Course | 18 | 1907 | 7.7 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 14 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silkstone Golf Course | 4.0 km | ||
| Barnsley Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 4.9 km |
| Wortley Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 6.7 km |
| Hillies Golf Club | 9 | 6.9 km | |
| Woolley Park Golf Course | 7.1 km | ||
| Tankersley Park Golf Course | 18 | 7.7 km | |
| Sandhill Golf Course | 18 | 8.6 km | |
| Wakefield Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 10.0 km |
| Waterton Park Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 10 km |
| Waterfront Golf | 9 | 10 km | |
| Midgley Lodge Motel & Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 11 km |
| Stocksbridge Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 11 km |
| Wath Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| City of Wakefield Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 13 km |
| Grange Park Golf Course | 13 km | ||
| Thornes Park Pitch and Putt | 13 km | ||
| Hickleton Golf Club | 18 | 14 km | |
| Concord Park Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 14 km |
| Roundwood Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 15 km |
| Springmill Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| Hillsborough Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 15 km |
| Low Laithes Golf Course | 18 | 16 km | |
| Rotherham Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Normanton Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| High Melton Golf Course | 17 km | ||
| Phoenix Sports and Social Club | 18 | 71 | 17 km |
| Dewsbury Golf Course | 18 | 17 km | |
| Woodsome Hall Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 18 km |
| Pontefract and District Golf Club | 18 km | ||
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | 18 | 19 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Barnsley?
- 53 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Barnsley; this page shows the 30 nearest. 7 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Barnsley?
- Silkstone Golf Course, about 4.0 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Barnsley?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Barnsley?
- 13 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Barnsley Golf Club, Hillies Golf Club and Wakefield Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Barnsley?
- Among the 14 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Wakefield Golf Club dates back to 1891, followed by Silkstone Golf Course (1893).
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