Best Golf Courses in Rastrick, West yorkshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice course, very good greens, friendly staff in the clubhouse.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place for a function. Bar staff quick and friendly atmosphere was excellent at 60th birthday bash 👌

Rating: 5 / 5

This is one of the Gems of Golf that should not be overlooked, we worshiped the place - Driving Range, 9 holes for learners but it is a great challenge and a fabulous 18 hole parkland course and on top of all that great club house and well stocked pro-shop. We moved to the coast many years ago and this is the one course I miss the most,apart from Ogden Golf Club Halifax.... Derek

Rating: 5 / 5

Played here last week and I have to say what an amazing course! The condition is amazing, greens were well manicured as well as the fairways. Well designed course, a good challenge with some inviting driving holes. Hard to believe this is a municipal course. Members were friendly, I would totally recommend this course.

Rating: 5 / 5

6 of us went there for the first time and it's a great flat course with a few tricky holes thru trees etc, went unbroken the bar great service from very kind and helpful staff, definitely worth a visit or possible membership

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently became a member here and I absolutely love it the greens and fairways are brilliantly looked after the other members and bar staff are very friendly and helpful

Rating: 4 / 5

Very nice bar, staff were excellent!

Rating: 5 / 5

Our group had a lovely day here. The course was in excellent condition. I was happy to sink a few good puts as the greens where very good. The food we had before and after the game was also excellent. The staff where helpful and pleasant. Clubhouse and facilities are also top class.

Rating: 5 / 5

The best golf course in the area, and one of the best in Yorkshire. A beautiful hidden gem, with a great variety of holes, and true greens. Perfect for golfers of all abilities and ages.

Rating: 5 / 5

This course is beautiful with great history. Nathan, the pro was so kind, even after running late because our rental car broke down. We didn’t specify that we needed rental clubs in the booking and he still ran to the basement and put some together while his other 2 sets were booked out already. I couldn’t recommend this beautiful course more. It’s unique features as an Alister McKenzie course brings holes that crossover like a plane runway. You can play the original amen corner. This is a must play at a great price!

Rating: 5 / 5

I have just had my mums funeral celebration at Shipley Golf Club. I could not have chosen a better place. Massive thankyou to Alice who was so supportive every step of the way. Food beautiful and all staff on the day lovely. Thank you so much

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely club very welcoming by Staff and Members. Great golf and a lovely meal afterwards. Our society (Black Sheep) have been coming to Shipley for the last few years and have never been disappointed. Thank you.

Rating: 4 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little place to enjoy a late afternoon drink on a fresh wintery day. Very friendly staff. Dog friendly which is a massive plus. Will be coming back to try the food one day as it sounds amazing. Cheap prices too. 5/5

Rating: 4 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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!

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food, good staff and great golf club!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful 18 hole course. Demanding on the old legs but 5 out of 5 for me. Buggy hire available for the faint hearted I’ve been told. Good course, well kept and clean and staff were wonderful too

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 4 / 5

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!

Rating: 4 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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 ..

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

It's always a pleasure to meet up with family up there Birthday parties etc Carolyn always puts on great food and the staff are friendly and helpful

Rating: 5 / 5

We had my Daughter’s 18th party here on Saturday, the place was lovely, very reasonably priced and could go in from morning to decorate! The staff here are amazing! We had an unfortunate incident at the end of the night and to say they bent over backwards to assist is an understatement! HIGHLY recommend for a function!

Rating: 5 / 5

A hidden gem that will test the best golfers. Try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed

Rating: 4 / 5

Small and short course very well kept and worth a visit. Because of it's size it is very reasonably priced and a round can be played in two or three hours.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little hidden gem of a golf course in Rastrick... Well worth a visit👍⛳