West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Wakefield Golf Club is a well-established parkland course located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, designed by Sandy Herd with bunkering by Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Founded in 1891, it ranks among Yorkshire's oldest private members clubs.
The course is a challenging par 72 featuring two loops of nine holes, both starting and finishing at the clubhouse, making it easy to walk. The layout provides an accessible yet testing design that appeals to golfers of varying abilities. The course is maintained to a high standard throughout the season and is particularly renowned for the quality of its greens.
The combination of Herd's original design with MacKenzie's strategic bunkering creates an interesting challenge that balances playability with difficulty. The parkland setting provides an attractive playing environment. The course welcomes visitors and societies regularly, many of whom make repeat visits, indicating its reputation as a quality golfing destination. Its accessibility and friendly atmosphere make it popular with organized groups and individual visiting golfers.
