Best Golf Courses in Ripponden, West yorkshire (2025)

Rating: 4 / 5

I can only speak for the restaurant as I am no golfer. Hearty food at a reasonable price. Friendly service, and a good Sunday lunch menu. Quite casual attire can be worn, as you do not need to be a member. Car park gets very busy at times, so you may have to park on the driveway. Also, parking can be quite tight for larger cars. A great asset for Leeds City Council.

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing golf course for the money. Polite staff and a good course with plenty of variety and offers a good challenge for all levels.

Rating: 5 / 5

The course was in excellent condition despite the weather and the food after the round was excellent

Rating: 5 / 5

Fairly short 9 hole course on the side of a hill, where the star of the show is the fantastic location. The views are stunning. The course is no after thought though, with very good fairways and fairly decent greens, and the two par 3's (Holes 7 & 8) are as pretty as you'll find anywhere. They're pretty tricky too. I'd certainly be happy to play here again, although maybe when there aren't 30mph winds around.

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently hired the golf club for a workshop, the catering was lovely and the bar staff were great. The staff were really friendly, helpful and took good care of us. I will definitely be using the golf club as a venue in the future

Rating: 5 / 5

Played on the 22nd of May 2018. Left me regretting that I did not have time to play another nine. Yes it was rough and ready, raw golf, but that is its charm. This course has some of the most spectacular holes I have ever played. The first, what a hole, but the 8th a par 3 for me was the stand out hole. There is a good mix of holes and outstanding views in all directions a real treat for the senses. Played 486 courses, its hard to remember some of them but this one I will always remember and it is one I would choose to play again. Congratulations to all the members who value and support this unique golf club and course. Mike Williams.

Rating: 4 / 5

Played Saturday morning before the Medal started. Nice experience. Very misty to start, but soon cleared. Course was in pretty good condition. Good greens and fairways. Tees not the best. A couple of the holes in the middle are a little hit and miss, but enjoyed the 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th. Would definitely play here again if visiting the area. Very helpful staff and members. Views are great. Could definitely benefit with a few arrows and directions to next Tees. In fairness I didn't have a scorecard, so a map may well be on that. Overall... Very good 😁

Rating: 5 / 5

A friendly club with a good professional check out Darren Arber Golf on YouTube.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic track in excellent condition. Met a dozen new friends in the car park who invited me into their Monday roll up. The warmest welcome ever. May go back for another round Wednesday! Great club with friendly members.

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a fantastic place to play. The course is a challenge, booking is effortless, food and drink/bar is just what is wanted after a round. Above all the people are amiable and can't do enough for you.

Rating: 5 / 5

My first ever golf lesson was BRILLIANT! Darren left no stone unturned when helping to improve my golf swing. Within just a couple of swings Darren was able to point out the main reason for my consistent fade of the ball. Over the next hour using video analysis and his own visual observations he explained scientifically how I could achieve my desired results. I must add that at no time did I feel that there was information overload as he checked my understanding at every step of the way and pitched the information at a level that he knew I could understand. I am very much looking forward to transferring my knowledge and confidence to the course this week. I will be touching base with Darren again soon as he is very approachable and keen to help me on my golf journey. Thanks Darren ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

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

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

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely parkland golf course nestled in the Pennines with excellent catering

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice tricky little 9 hole course with some quirky greens. Super clubhouse and warm welcome from members...

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: 5 / 5

From our first visit to Bradley Hall Golf Club, we knew that this venue could be perfect for our wedding and when we met Kerrie to discuss our requirements we definitely knew we had found the right place. Kerrie has been amazing throughout. She has great enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude. Her knowledge of how to plan an event and suggest different options resulted in a perfect day. The food was amazing that Kerrie and her team prepared and we have already had great feedback from our guests. Mollie who is the Bar Manager significantly catered for our needs and Mollie and her team of bar staff worked hard to ensure that we had a great day and night! Our experience of Bradley Hall was second to none and without doubt we will highly recommend you to others. Carol and I had a perfect and very memorable day. And finally - Kerrie, you were the reason we chose Bradley Hall, first impressions proved to be lasting impressions. Thank you!

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

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

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

Unbelievable golf course. In amazing condition after the weather turned. Also, how on earth can you get a green fee for 22.50 here. I've paid triple that at some places than don't get anywhere close to this. A must play.

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