
Horsforth Course
Horsforth Golf Club

About this course
Horsforth Golf Club sits in the northern suburbs of Leeds, established in 1907 on elevated parkland that overlooks the Aire Valley. The course occupies a sloping site with mature woodland boundaries and open fairways that reflect the traditional parkland character common to West Yorkshire clubs of the Edwardian era. The layout makes use of the natural contours, with several holes playing across or along the hillside to create variety in stance and approach. The routing moves through a mix of tree-lined corridors and more exposed sections where the topography shapes play. Elevation changes are a consistent feature, requiring golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies throughout the round. The greens are typically well-bunkered in the style of early twentieth-century design, and the course demands accurate iron play rather than overwhelming length. Horsforth serves a local membership and operates as a members' club with traditional fixtures and competitions. The clubhouse occupies a position with views across the course and the surrounding Leeds suburbs. The club has maintained its layout within the original property boundaries, preserving the character of a compact parkland course shaped by its hillside setting. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without dramatic features or championship pedigree, typical of many established clubs in the Yorkshire region that serve their communities with well-maintained facilities and a focus on member play rather than tournament hosting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,258 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.2/132
FAQ
Common questions about Horsforth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Horsforth is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Horsforth is 71.
Horsforth plays 6,258 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Horsforth is 132.
Horsforth is a 18-hole course.


