Golf courses near Wakefield
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Wakefield, including 15 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 1 pitch and putt. 97% have a website listed.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 15 | 50% |
| 9 holes | 5 | 17% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 3% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 8 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 5 |
As described on the club website, for 5 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Wakefield
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Leeds | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kirklees | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Barnsley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calderdale | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Laithes Golf Course | 18 | 1925 | 3.4 km | |
| Wakefield Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1891 | 4.6 km |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | 18 | 1922 | 8.3 km | |
| Barnsley Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 9.6 km | |
| Pontefract and District Golf Club | 1904 | 10 km | ||
| Dewsbury Golf Course | 18 | 12 km | ||
| Temple Newsam Golf Course | 1923 | 12 km | ||
| Ferrybridge Golf Course | 9 | 14 km | ||
| Fulneck Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1892 | 16 km |
| East Bierley Golf Club | 9 | 16 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 | 4.6 km |
| Fulneck Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 1892 | 16 km |
| Silkstone Golf Course | 1893 | 15 km | ||
| Cleckheaton & District Golf Club | 18 | 1900 | 17 km | |
| Howley Hall Golf Course | 18 | 1900 | 9.1 km | |
| Pontefract and District Golf Club | 1904 | 10 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 10 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Alister MacKenzie (5).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornes Park Pitch and Putt | 1.5 km | ||
| Normanton Golf Club | 18 | 2.4 km | |
| City of Wakefield Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 2.8 km |
| Low Laithes Golf Course | 18 | 3.4 km | |
| Springmill Golf Course | 4.4 km | ||
| Lofthouse Hill Golf Club | 4.5 km | ||
| Wakefield Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 4.6 km |
| Waterton Park Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 5.5 km |
| Oulton Park Golf Course | 27 | 7.3 km | |
| Woolley Park Golf Course | 7.5 km | ||
| Whitwood Golf Club | 9 | 8.1 km | |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | 18 | 8.3 km | |
| Midgley Lodge Motel & Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 8.9 km |
| Howley Hall Golf Course | 18 | 9.1 km | |
| South Leeds Golf Club | 9.2 km | ||
| Barnsley Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 9.6 km |
| Pontefract and District Golf Club | 10 km | ||
| Temple Newsam Golf Course | 11 km | ||
| Dewsbury Golf Course | 18 | 12 km | |
| Manor Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 14 km |
| Ferrybridge Golf Course | 9 | 14 km | |
| Silkstone Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| Gotts Park Golf Course | 18 | 65 | 15 km |
| Garforth Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | |
| Fulneck Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 16 km |
| Mid Yorkshire Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| East Bierley Golf Club | 9 | 16 km | |
| Woodsome Hall Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 17 km |
| Cleckheaton & District Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| Willow Valley Golf | 18 | 72 | 17 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 Wakefield?
- 68 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Wakefield; this page shows the 30 nearest. 16 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Wakefield?
- Thornes Park Pitch and Putt, about 1.5 km from the town centre in a straight line (pitch and putt course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Wakefield?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Wakefield?
- 13 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Low Laithes Golf Course, Wakefield Golf Club and Hanging Heaton Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Wakefield?
- Among the 10 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Wakefield Golf Club dates back to 1891, followed by Fulneck Golf Club (1892).
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