2-FORE!-1 best of Britain: West Yorkshire
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*Moor Allerton, near Leeds – “A golfing experience larger than life,” is how Peter Alliss describes Moor Allerton and its facilities. Moor Allerton has the distinction of being the first course in Britain designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones and has 27 holes in three loops of nine, each starting and finishing at the clubhouse.
Set in 220 acres of picturesque rolling countryside, Moor Allerton has hosted several major European Tour events and has undergone a major improvement in recent times.
*De Vere Oulton Hall, also near Leeds – this top De Vere venue boasts 27 holes of splendid parkland golf – the par-70 Calverley course being ably supported by the nine-hole Hall layout.
Off course, Yorkshire’s only five star hotel offers 133 twin and double rooms, 12 deluxe rooms, seven suites and award-winning cuisine and a top-notch spa.
*Marriott Hollins Hall at Shipley near Bradford – superb Marriott stay and play venue with a stunning undulating moorland layout.
*Cookridge Hall close to Leeds – this par-72 parkland course offers great Yorkshire Dales views and a wonderful, historic clubhouse.
*Halifax GC – the second highest course in England was initially designed by James Braid and later re-worked by Alister Mackenzie.
*Scarcroft GC – classy, challenging mature parkland layout with an impressive variety of holes.
