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Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 Alister MacKenzie course in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The modern South Cliff layout dates to 1921, when MacKenzie routed holes across newly acquired cliff-top land and the existing inland Scarborough Golf Course property. The course is physically divided by the Scarborough-to-Filey road: holes 4 through 10 occupy the seaward side, while the remaining holes run inland through a valley and ridge.
The club specifically describes its turf as downland rather than traditional seaside links. From the White tees the course measures 5,881 metres, with a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 136. Yellow measures 5,529 metres at 70.0/130, while the women's Red course is 5,035 metres at 72.9/123.
The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 5,881m, course rating 71.6 and slope rating 136. Designed by Alister MacKenzie, the course originally opened in 1921. It is semi-private, welcoming both members and visitors. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Golf Lessons, Golf Simulator, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar.
Scarborough's earlier inland course dated to 1903. The town explored a new cliff-top course before the First World War, and MacKenzie inspected the proposed land in 1913. The scheme was revived after the war, and in 1920 the old club's assets were transferred to the new Scarborough South Cliff Golf Company.
MacKenzie integrated new cliff-top ground with the old inland property, discarding almost all of the earlier rectangular greens. His routing incorporated strategic alternatives and features influenced by St Andrews, including a 14th hole inspired by the Old Course's High Hole.
The new course was completed in 1921. A clubhouse was eventually opened in 1930. Subsequent committees added trees and bunkers, while more recent work has removed some trees to recover elements of MacKenzie's more open design.
The club has devoted substantial historical research to documenting MacKenzie's involvement and the survival of his design concepts.
South Cliff remains an 18-hole member club with visitor tee times, professional instruction, clubhouse dining and a course spanning both coastal-facing and inland terrain.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Monday-Thursday Round | £50 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| Monday-Thursday Day | £65 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| 2-for-1 Midweek Round Per Person | £32.5 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| Weekend | ||
| Friday, Weekend & Bank Holiday Round | £55 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| Friday, Weekend & Bank Holiday Day | £70 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| 2-for-1 Weekend Round Per Person | £35 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| Member Guest Weekend Round | £27.5 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
| Member | ||
| Member Guest Midweek Round | £25 | 1 April-16 October 2026. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 |
| Index | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 17 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Index | 7 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | - | - |
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