Golf courses near Scarborough
We list 13 golf courses within 25 km of the centre of Scarborough, including 3 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt.
Almost every venue near Scarborough lies in North Yorkshire, 12 of the 13 listed, with the remaining one in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Three sit within 5 km of the town centre, the nearest being Peasholm Pitch and Putt (Scarborough) at 1.2 km, followed by North Cliff Golf Club (Newby) and Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club.
Two of the venues are pitch and putt courses. For six of the 11 golf courses the number of holes is known, split evenly between 18 and 9. Founding years are given for four clubs, the earliest being Filey Golf Club's 1897, followed by Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club with 1903.
Access for visitors is stated by four club sites only, so a check with the club first makes sense.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 3 | 23% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 23% |
| Pitch and putt | 2 | 15% |
| Holes not recorded | 5 | 38% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Distance from the centre of Scarborough
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club | 18 | 1903 | 2.6 km | |
| Filey Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 1897 | 12 km |
| Ganton Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 12 km | |
| Snainton Golf | 9 | 27 | 1996 | 15 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filey Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 1897 | 12 km |
| Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club | 18 | 1903 | 2.6 km | |
| Snainton Golf | 9 | 27 | 1996 | 15 km |
| Wolds Way Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 2012 | 14 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 13 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
The 13 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peasholm Pitch and Putt | 1.2 km | ||||
| North Cliff Golf Club | 2.3 km | ncgc.co.uk | |||
| Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club | 18 | 2.6 km | Visitors welcome | southcliffgolfclub.com | |
| Sawdon Pines Golf Club | 11 km | ||||
| Filey Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | fileygolfclub.com |
| Ganton Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | gantongolfclub.com |
| Hunmanby Hall Golf & Leisure | 13 km | hunmanbyhall-leisure.co.uk | |||
| Wolds Way Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 14 km | woldswaygolf.co.uk | |
| Raven Hall Golf Course | 15 km | ||||
| Snainton Golf | 9 | 27 | 15 km | Visitors welcome | golfscarborough.co.uk |
| Reighton Sands Holiday Park Golf Course | 9 | 34 | 16 km | haven.com | |
| Brigham Park Golf Course | 25 km | ||||
| Sewerby Park & Pitch and Putt | 25 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Scarborough. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Scarborough?
- 13 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Scarborough. 3 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Scarborough?
- Peasholm Pitch and Putt, about 1.2 km from the centre of Scarborough in a straight line (pitch and putt course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Scarborough?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Scarborough?
- 4 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club, Filey Golf Club and Ganton Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Scarborough gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Filey Golf Club gives the earliest, 1897, followed by Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club (1903). The founding year is not recorded for the other 9, so an older club may be among them.
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