Ganton is often misleadingly classed as a heathland course, but its character is more akin to links golf. Located no more than 9 miles from the coast, Ganton was originally called the Scarborough Golf Club, and was conceived by the St Andrews professional, Tom Chisholm.
In the following half century, the course was subject to alterations by James Braid, J.H. Taylor and Alister Mackenzie, and with these changes its reputation only continued to improve. Testament to the golf course's quality is that it has hosted the most prestigious events; the frequent calls for Ganton to be added to the Open Championship rotation are the result of the successful hosting of the 2000 Curtis Cup, the 2003 Walker Cup and the 1949 Ryder Cup matches.
Ganton is a relentless test, demanding accuracy from the tee to avoid the punishing fescue that lines the fairways, and the utmost skill to negotiate the greens and their menacing bunkers. An amazing blend of links and heathland golf, Ganton is truly one of England's most special golfing destinations.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Tom Chisholm, Harry Vardon, James Braid, Alister Mackenzie |
| Opened for play | 1891 |
| Previously hosted | Ryder Cup (1949), Curtis Cup (2000), Walker Cup (2003), English Amateur Championship (1933, 1947, 1955, 1968 & 2016) |
| Blue | 6,998 yards | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,739 yards | SSS 73 |
| Yellow | 6,445 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 6,014 yards | SSS 76 |
Ganton Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in England
A - Yes
A - No
A - £40
A - You can’t tee off before 1:30pm on a Saturday and 10:30am on Sunday
A - There is 1 bar on site
A - There is complimentary car parking