Alwoodley Lane,
Leeds, West Yorks LS17 7DJ
Office
+44 (0)113 268 5180Pro shop
+44 (0)113 268 5180Fax
+44 (0)113 266 1105Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Frank HoulgateThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Dr Alister MacKenzie
53.862483
-1.539470
5 miles N of Leeds
From Leeds city centre follow the A61 direction Harrogate. After 4 miles at roundabout go straight over (crossing the Leeds ring road A6120) and continue to follow the A61 direction Harrogate. After 1 mile turn left at traffic lights into Alwoodley Lane. Golf is o.5 miles on your right.
Sand Moor Golf Club is home to a course that occupies a wonderful tract of prime golfing terrain in the northern most outskirts of Leeds. As golf boomed in England at the beginning of the 20th century, the easy-draining sandy soil of this moorland-woodland habitat proved ideal for golf. Three courses were established in close proximity to each other, first The Alwoodley, then Moortown and later Sand Moor - each one benefiting from the design work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie, one of the world's greatest golf course designers and a local resident in Yorkshire.
The name Sand Moor might have you thinking that you'll be playing over open, rocky and rugged moorland - but think again ! The layout here is an undulating and pleasantly wooded course. Heather and gorse, found in abundance on most moorland courses, makes brief appearances, especially on the back-nine. On the closing stretch you will also encounter the large and picturesque Eccup water reservoir, particularly as you play the par-4 11th through to the wonderful short par-4 13th. With smallish, well-protected greens, several elevated tees plus some up-and-over drives to make, variety and challenge will accompany you all the way round this excellent course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; no outside visitors on weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Cash or UK cheque only. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Players generally walk this course.
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Over the years, Sand Moor has played host to many leading amateur and PGA events including the European Car Care Plan Tournament won by Nick Faldo (see Tournaments section - by Venue).
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7EW
+44 (0)113 244 0099
Visit websiteThis townhouse hotel near the centre of Leeds occupies a peaceful setting overlooking the river Aire. It was converted in 1991 from a cornmill and has won many awards for its design and cuisine.
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Alwoodley; Moortown; Sand Moor.
Ilkley
Shire Oak Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorks LS6 2DE
+44 (0)113 278 4446
Visit websiteLocated just 2 miles north from Leeds City Centre, yet set in a quiet leafy lane in the Headingley conservation area, Haley's is an excellent venue from which to discover the golf courses around Leeds and further afield in Yorkshire.
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Alwoodley; Moortown; Sand Moor; Moor Allerton.
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