Although
not the longest course in the region, the nine-hole
course at Lightcliffe Golf Club measures only 5660
yards when played as an eighteen-hole for which it
offers a generous par of 68.
Do not underestimate this
heathland course, however, as it possesses more than
just the occasional obstacle for you to successfully
negotiate in order to come away with a scorecard to
show off in the fabulous clubhouse.
It has undulating
fairways that will test your accuracy from the tee as
well as your knowledge of your irons for making those
tricky approach shots. The host of natural hazards
makes things a little more interesting and adds
character to the course so be sure to give it your
complete attention or face the consequences.
History
Founded
in 1907 and open for golf in 1908 the clubhouse still
retains the originality of the 1908 building but with
extensions being built over the years to provide all
the usual facilities.
The original
north-south setting was changed to the present
east-west layout in 1948 and was the creation of
Maurice Hellewell, who designed the course whilst
being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War
II. Since then little has changed except extensive
drainage work.
