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Ganton Golf Club is an historic 18-hole course in North Yorkshire whose sandy subsoil, gorse and extensive bunkering give it characteristics often associated with both heathland and inland links golf. Golf was first played on the site in 1891 on a course laid out by Tom Chisholm with assistance from the club's first professional and head greenkeeper, Robert Bird. The course subsequently accumulated work from an exceptional group of architects and golfers, including Harry Vardon, J.
H. K. Cotton.
The course is an 18-hole heathland golf course. It plays to par 71, 6,399m (6,998 yards). Designed by Tom Chisholm and Robert Bird, the course originally opened in 1891. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Practice Bunker, Pro Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Accommodation.
Golf arrived on Sir Charles Legard's Ganton Estate in 1891. Tom Chisholm of St Andrews laid out the first course with assistance from Robert Bird. The site had once formed part of a North Sea inlet, leaving sandy subsoil particularly suited to golf.
Its proximity to the North Eastern Railway also helped the early club attract members from farther across Yorkshire.
Ganton evolved rather than being the product of one architect. Vardon, Taylor and Braid carried out a major redesign in 1905, while Colt, MacKenzie, Simpson and Cotton made later changes. Deep bunkering, gorse and firm sandy ground became central to its strategic character.
The 1949 Ryder Cup established Ganton's international championship reputation. Hosting the Curtis Cup in 2000 and Walker Cup in 2003 subsequently placed it in a very small group of British venues to have staged all three matches.
Ganton remains an 18-hole championship club welcoming qualifying visitors and maintaining more than a century of competitive-golf history.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| 1 Apr-11 Oct 2026 Standard Round | £235 | Monday-Friday; Sundays from 11am; Saturdays from 1:30pm subject to availability; GB&I Golf Union members with WHS number. |
| 1 Apr-11 Oct 2026 International Green Fee | £285 | Overseas players. |
| Twilight | ||
| 1 Apr-11 Oct 2026 Twilight from 4pm | £120 | Subject to availability; GB&I Golf Union members with WHS number. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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