Historic Cities
Leeds and York offer contrasting urban bases for culture and dining.
NORTHERN ENGLAND
Yorkshire
Leeds heathland classics paired with Ganton's championship pedigree.
Leeds Heathland and Ganton Championship History
Yorkshire's golf centres on a rare pairing of historic heathland courses near Leeds before moving east to Ganton. The opening rounds favour positioning and control across firm, heather-lined ground.
Near the coast, Ganton raises the challenge with sandy subsoil and gorse, backed by formidable bunkering across a celebrated inland championship course.
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First Masterpiece
Alwoodley became MacKenzie's first course design in 1907.
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British Victory
Great Britain won the 1929 Ryder Cup at Moortown.
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Three Team Cups
Ganton has hosted Ryder, Curtis, and Walker Cups.
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Amateur Distinction
Ganton remains the only inland Amateur Championship host.
YORKSHIRE HEATHLAND TRIO
More Than Golf Awaits
Kinfern can include local places and experiences alongside your golf, should you wish to spend more time exploring beyond the course.
- Visit Harewood House and explore its 18th-century interiors.
- Discover the Royal Armouries Museum's national arms collection in Leeds.
- Explore Scarborough Castle above both North Sea bays.
- Tour Castle Howard's Baroque house and landscaped gardens.
Market Towns
Historic centres add character between Leeds and North Yorkshire's coast.
Local Flavours
Local producers and pubs keep Yorkshire's food identity distinctive today.
Moors and Coast
North Yorkshire shifts from heather uplands to a long North Sea coastline.
Begin Your Journey
Speak with our golf travel specialists and start planning your next championship experience.