The Best Golf Courses in Northowram, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Decent course, testing walk. Course is in pretty good condition. Not particularly challenging for medium/long hitters with a driver not required on any holes. Good variety of par 3s and a couple of drivable par 4s. 2nd/11th and 9th/18th are very severely uphill which will be challenging to walk for unfit/older golfers (we’re talking a good 70m elevation change in one hole. I’m fit and was out of puff by the end). Greens in decent condition, fairly paced for February. Winter tees among the best I’ve played. Can imagine the 5th/14th is a nightmare in-season/on weekends due to walkers/runners/dogs as a public right of way runs the whole length of the hole & across it. Would be a good course for beginners/shorter hitters but it’s a hard walk.

Great 9 hole gem that’s in good condition, greens are great but slow. Good customer service and decent prices all round! My mum and sister were able to walk scenic public footpaths in and around the course while we played golf.

Good food and a awesome pint. 2 meals for £15 you can go wrong. Hopefully I will be back soon.

Our wedding day at The Manor on 24th August 2024 was truly unforgettable. The venue exceeded all our expectations. The room was transformed into something more beautiful than we could have ever imagined, and the private garden was perfect for photos, complementing the stunning golf course, which provided the ideal setting for our bride and groom shots. Rebecca and her team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was flawless. From the many planning meetings, Rebecca was always available, and no request was too much trouble. The food was exceptional, and every moment felt magical. Choosing The Manor was the best decision—we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Thank you! Mr & Mrs Rothery

As a recently taking up golf, i have really enjoyied using the Manors facilities. A trip After work to the driving range or taking my son on a weekend, has really caught his interest too. Would recommend and will continue to use them

Had our wedding here on the 27/04/24 and we had the most incredible day! All of the events coordinators could not have been more helpful with all of our crazy questions! The venue is gorgeous as are the grounds, which made for amazing photos by the lake! The venue was set up just how we imagined, if not better! The Manor worked amazingly with our vendors and everything went smoothly! Have to say a massive thank you to all of the event coordinators! Would 100% recommend for any wedding/event!

Nice course and facilities. Only problem is the amount of kids on the driving range. You can be sat around for half an hour waiting for a bay while they mess about due to the sheer number of them. One of them nearly hit another person waiting due to their poor skill level and general lack of care as the ball ricocheted off the side wall, up and then back to the seating area. The numbers of kids needs controlling. Other than that, it's a well kept course with reasonable membership prices. Guest prices are a little on the high side.

First time playing 9 hole course,little gem 6 decent length par 3's and 3 par 4's. Great value for money

Amazing! My first experience golfing with a friend and it couldn’t have gone any better. The location is absolutely perfect with lots of well looked after fields and very friendly golfers. Everything is well spaced out and the practice facilities are clean and to the point. Ample car parking and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

At Willow Valley Golf Club there are 3 golf courses, a driving range, a moderately sized practice putting area and a short game area. The driving range isn't the smartest ive seen but it is functional and is a welcome practice and/or warm up facility. The other practice facilities are great and well maintained. There are also teaching professionals who offer both individual and (very reasonably priced) group tuition. I have had some coaching from Joe at WVGC and I can highly recommend his services. I have played all three courses many times and they offer a good variety of challenge. 1) Fountain Ridge: This is the 9 hole course. It comprises of 6 Par 3 holes and 3 par 4s. All of the holes are relatively short but there is a nice bit of variety for such a small course (2 dogleg holes - one left and one right, some slight elevation changes and a few well placed bunkers). The course is very beginner friendly but is also good fun for golfers of all abilities; I sometimes play the 9 hole course if I'm short on time but still want to have a knock around. Be aware; it is a popular course and being so beginner friendly means you may well encounter players of a poorer standard or very young players etc. However everyone has to start somewhere (and this is a great place to do just that) so as long as you accept that on busy days you might be waiting a little, there should be no issue. 2) Pine Valley: The first of two 18 hole courses. This I would say is a good step up from the fountain ridge course, providing longer holes and more of a "full" golfing experience, but is still beginner friendly. With a slope rating of 97 this course is very forgiving. Most greens are open on approach and not heavily guarded by bunkers etc. The bunkers there are though, are well placed in areas, and at distances that are fitting for the beginner - intermediate golfer. Better golfers will not find a great challenge here but will still find a fun and enjoyable round of golf. I like to play Pine when I just want a relaxing round. I will say that the Pine course is very popular and can start to suffer from heavy use as the season goes on; tee boxes can be particularly worn at times, though it would be tough to keep up with so much traffic. My only real issue with Pine is that there are a lot of casual golfers who either don't know or don't care about the rules and etiquette of golf, meaning on occasion you can be stuck being groups who ignore much faster groups (or individual players) and insist on hacking their way slowly around the course as you stand on the tee tearing your hair out. I appreciate everyone is playing as well as they are able, it's just that there are rules in place specifically to tackle this issue. Failure to repair pitchmarks also seems to be a popular characteristic of some of the less golf-savvy clientele. 3) Willow Valley: the "Championship Course". This full 18 hole course provides a good challenge for any player. With a slope rating of between 129 and 137 (depending on tee box) it is a great test. There is a lot of water on this course, some tight fairways and an interesting variety of holes in terms of shape, elevation, length and hazards. Simply hitting driver on every hole is likely to get you into trouble and thinking your way around the course is advisable. I have been reliably informed the club actually removed a number of bunkers from the course a few years ago as it was felt to be too challenging! During the season this course is well maintained, the greens are typically quick and roll beautifully and I would recommend a round here to anyone who is serious about their game. I will add that, out of season, all three of the courses can get VERY wet and boggy in places - I have lost balls in the centre of the fairways at times due to balls plugging so deeply. However, there is a refund policy clearly displayed and the course is regularly inspected and will be closed if conditions get too bad. All in all Willow Valley Golf is a great club with a wide range of facilities and options for all abilities.

Played Golf here last night in a team match and it was my first of 6 rounds at 6 courses in 6 days. Fantastic 9 hole course, the greens were in amazing condition, the fairways were great and the members were friendly and welcoming. Very small and friendly club. Will be booking an open day there in the coming days. 10/10 loved it despite getting beat 2&1 off a great set of lads.

Lovely 9 hole golf course. Greens excellent. Catering first class.

Lovely parkland golf course nestled in the Pennines with excellent catering

Played in the Alliance open comp yesterday.it's a very well kept course which was in great condition.freindly staff and the steak pie was excellent.

Nice clubhouse, bar and food. Sitting area outside weather permitting. Very good, although not the easiest of courses, well worth a visit.

What a very friendly and well kept course. There were some very challenging and picturesque holes. Despite the 20mph wind that was against you on a lot of holes it was a great course to play and a real hidden gem. I look forward to playing it on a nice sunny day!

We recently had our wedding reception at Bradley Hall and I cannot recommend the venue enough. If you are looking for amazing value, friendly, helpful and professional staff, gorgeous food and a fabulous setting then look no further. This is the place for you. Kerrie and Mollie have been fabulous from our first meeting, helping us plan our day and being determined for it to be the best value and the day we wanted it to be. Nothing was too much trouble and their friendliness and helpfulness all contributed to making our day fabulous. Guests gushed about the food, the outdoor seating area was well used and enjoyed and there are loads of beautiful photograph locations. The golf club members, without exception, were welcoming and also added to the positive experience. We can't thank the staff enough for such a fantastic day.

Great course and two different 9 hole challenges, one is moorland and the other parkland. Par 3s are great and each one requires a different club and approach shot. Greens are brilliant and pace plus line is a must. We will return.

Fantastic course ,quite challenging with great greens and a lovely clubhouse .

Amazing food, good staff and great golf club!

As a golf club , I don't know. We went for a function, a first birthday 🎂 🥳. Very impressed with the location , car parking is super close to the building, the function room was perfect, roomy, and plenty of natural light through the large windows ( early afternoon for us ) . The bar was friendly with plenty of choice, they even catered for the event which was surprisingly nice. Over all highly recommended if you need a place fir a function 👌🏾. Enjoy if you do .

Went for a 50th Anniversary meal, the staff were really friendly and helpful from the booking and organising the menu stage. It was well organised and a lot of people said they'd enjoyed the food and would go back here again. It's dog friendly as well so we're thinking of calling again when we're out.

Friendly helpful staff very welcoming, course in good condition considering the weather all week

Spent a very pleasant evening with a good meal at the Golf Club. Friendly staff and good beer. Clubhouse warm with comfortable seating. Has a 9 hole course with pleasant views.

Visited for a friend's 70th birthday Great atmosphere!!

I attended as the DJ (Mike Andy Entertainments Ltd) other than the stairs it’s a great place to hold a party. I was very happy to be invited to the buffet as it never disappoints. Food and drinks just added to another wonderful evening experience

Very friendly club chap in the shop a true gentleman came over to us on the 28th green and asked how our day gad gone ...course us superb greens great easy to find your way around the course recommended highly we WILL be back ..

Played here twice (as a guest) now and do really like it, been in great condition both times. The only negative is it's one of those courses with a fair bit of crossing. I played at very quiet times, so no issues....but could be different when busy.

Fabulous place. We really loved the whole experience . Breakfast was nice. Restaurant had halal options as well. Spa was really well equipped, swimming and gym options. An extremely vast open area for walk and running. 100/10

Me and my friend came for a spa day for our birthday and it was luxurious😍we had the best few hours and look forward to returning in be future. The spa facilities are so relaxing the whole venue is stunning! And the staff were lovely and helpful😁