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Station Road, Ganton, Near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4PA, United Kingdom
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Station Road, Ganton, Near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4PA, United Kingdom
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Golf Course Information
Few inland courses in the UK evoke the gravitas of Ganton. Nestled in North Yorkshire, it offers a unique blend of heathland and links characteristics—wide expanses of firm, sandy ground, wind-swept fairways, and fearsome bunkering that demands absolute precision. The ever-present breeze adds an unpredictable dimension, while the subtle movement in the land allows for strategic variety and surprise.
Ganton’s aura is built not only on its dramatic setting but on its formidable history: the 1949 Ryder Cup, 2003 Walker Cup, and countless amateur championships have all graced its fairways. Yet despite its tournament record, it remains deeply connected to nature, shaped more by land than by hand. This is serious, pure golf—quietly majestic and never less than exacting.
Ganton’s aura is built not only on its dramatic setting but on its formidable history: the 1949 Ryder Cup, 2003 Walker Cup, and countless amateur championships have all graced its fairways. Yet despite its tournament record, it remains deeply connected to nature, shaped more by land than by hand. This is serious, pure golf—quietly majestic and never less than exacting.
Yardage:
Blue 6,998 yards
White 6,739 yards
Yellow 6,445 yards
Red. 6,013 yards
White 6,739 yards
Yellow 6,445 yards
Red. 6,013 yards
Course Designer:
Tom Chisholm originally laid out the course in 1891. Wikipedia Subsequent enhancements were made by several renowned architects: Harry Colt (1907, 1911, 1931) Dr. Alister MacKenzie (1912, 1920) Tom Simpson (1934) C.K. Cotton (1948, 1952) Martin Ebert (recent renovations)
