BT Golf Society

Part of the Bradford Telephone Area Sports & Social Club

 

The BT Golf Society welcome new players each year. If you’re interested in playing at any of the venues shown below with the Society, please contact the Secretary.

 

You don’t need to have an official Golf Handicap or be a member at a golf club, a Society Golf Handicap will be provided

 

2025 Venues

 

Social Evening - Mon 3rd March          Outside In Sports Bar, Golf Simulator      19:00     £10.00

Golf Simulator based in Pudsey. Will be playing informal competition on a ‘well known’ venue. Hot food will be provided. Pre-season social get together Outside In Sports Bar, Unit 4, Pudsey Business Centre, LS28 9BB (www.facebook.com/outsideinpudsey)

 

Event 1-  Thursday 13th March         Ashby Decoy                            10:30              £40.00   

Founded in 1935 Ashby Decoy Golf Club was originally a farm estate and over the years has been developed into a course known locally as one of the best around. Located just outside Scunthorpe and within 2 miles of the M181, the absence of hills makes Ashby Decoy Golf Club a fine choice for all abilities, however, tree lined-fairways and well-placed bunkers can result in a challenging round.6,237 yards, par 71      Winter warmer. Bacon sandwich & coffee, 18 holes, two course dinner

Ashby Decoy Golf Club, Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2AB (www.ashbydecoy.co.uk)

 

Event 2-  Thursday 10th April            Forest of Galtres                      9:30 & 13:00                £61.00

Nestled in picturesque parkland just outside York, this parkland course lies amidst attractive countryside in the heart of the Forest of Galtres from which it takes its name. Several of the holes provide stunning views over the surrounding area, with York Mister being visible from the seventh green. Mature oak trees and several instances where water comes into play make this a test for golfers of all abilities. 6,534 yards. par 72  Forest of Galtres Golf Club, Moorlands Road, Skelton, York, YO32 2RF (www.forestofgaltres.co.uk)

 

Event 3 -  Wednesday 7th May           Barnsley                                 9:30 & 13:00                 £40.00

Barnsley Golf Course offers terrific views, with well-groomed fairways and some of the trickiest and undulating putting surfaces in Yorkshire  keep the course difficult yet friendly. At 6005 yards in total the course is not too demanding for the more sage golfers or the shorter hitters but rewards both the cautious and adventurous ball strikers alike.  6,005 yards, par 69        Note – No Buggies @ Barnsley due to ongoing thefts   Barnsley Golf Club, Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6JZ (www.barnsleygolfclub.co.uk/)

 

Event 4 -  Friday 13th June           Saddleworth                     9:30 & 13:00                 £66.00

Saddleworth Golf Club originally formed as a 9 hole course in 1904 was recreated as an 18 hole course in 1913 by Dr Alister MacKenzie. The course has matured and flourished over the years into the course it is today and considered the best in the area. There could arguably be quite a few signature holes but there has to be a special mention to the 14th where Peter Alliss described the view from the tee as one of the best in golf. 6,196 Yards, Par 71   Saddleworth Golf Club, Mountain Ash, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6LT (www.saddleworthgolfclub.org.uk)

 

Event 5 -  Tuesday 1st July           Harwood                        9:30 & 13:00          £53.00    

Harwood Golf Club is situated on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, with superb views of the surrounding countryside where fantastic golf awaits you. Founded in 1926 by four local shopkeepers originally designed as a 9-hole course, Harwood Golf Club was extended to the full length 18-hole layout in 1998 and has undergone several improvements since to be considered a top course in the region. 5,915 Yards, Par 70   Harwood Golf Club, Roading Brook Road, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 4JD (www.harwoodgolfclub.com)

 

Event 6 -  Sun 20th & Mon 21st July       The Nottinghamshire          13:04 & 10:40            £189.00  

Overnight trip to The Nottinghamshire. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast + 2 rounds. Based on 2 sharing a room.  18 places   £50 deposit  The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club consists of two excellent parkland layouts with an abundance of water hazards offering 36 challenging holes of golf against a stunning backdrop, a bistro experience, and a luxurious boutique hotel.  The Signature Course combines natural hazards including hedgerows which line the fairways, undulating fairways, large greens, water features and strategically placed bunkers. A peninsula in the middle of the lake is the home of the 11th tee,. The Championship Course having undergone a major redesign in 1997, now lives up to its big sister course. With subtle borrows and daunting oak trees which tend to line the plush fairways with an abundance of water hazards to keep you on your toes. Sun 20th July, 13:04 on The Signature Course (par 71, 6302 yards), Mon 21st Jul, 10:40 on Championship Course (par 70, 5933 yards) The Nottinghamshire, Cotgrave, Stragglethorpe, Nottingham, NG12 3HB (www.thenottinghamshire.com) 18 places reserved, £50 deposit required to secure a place. Singe rooms are available @ £60 supplement. Additional places may be available if demand requires.

 

Event 7-  Friday 15th August              South Bradford                    9:30 & 13:00           £35.00

Located on the outskirts of Bradford at its current location since 1917, well-groomed fairways and greens keep South Bradford Golf Club difficult yet friendly. There are many natural hazards to negotiate around the course, and the par-3s are perhaps the feature holes with their well-protected approaches to tight greens. 6,076  yards, Par 70 South Bradford Golf Club, Pearson Road, Odsal, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1BH (www.southbradfordgolfclub.co.uk)

 

Event 8 -  Monday 22nd September     The Oaks  **** Captain’s Day***     9:30 & 13:30       £60.00

The Oaks has matured into one of the best golf courses in the area playing host to many county and national golf tournaments. With 7 lakes and over 50 bunkers the well-groomed winding tree lined fairways and excellent greens produce a first class mature parkland course. The course offers a good but fair test of golf for all visitors. 6,167 Yards, Par 72 The Oaks Golf Club & Spa, Long Lane, Aughton Common, Aughton, York, YO42 4PW  (http://www.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk/)

 

Event 9 -  Friday 10th October               Brookdale                    10:30             £36.00  

Brookdale Golf Club is a picturesque parkland gem just a stone's throw from Manchester's bustling city centre. With its undulating course, the scenery is idyllic with breathtaking views, especially from the 12th tee, where the whole of the course can be seen. The River Medlock is featured on six of the holes as it meanders through the course. 5,864 yards, Par 68     Brookdale Golf Club, Medlock Road, Failsworth, Lancashire, M35 9WQ (www.brookdalegolf.co.uk) Autumn close down. Bacon sandwich & coffee, 18 holes then two course dinner

 

 

All the above are full day packages (unless stated) - coffee & bacon sandwich, 9 holes, lunch, 18 holes then two course evening meal. Smart casual wear is acceptable at all events unless otherwise notified. £50 Deposit is required to secure a place for the overnight trip, and notification of intent to attend for all the others.

 

Please note, most events will be subsidised from the price shown for members of the Golf Society. No subsidy is available for Guests. Any Guests or Lapsed Members that have attended our events previously and wish to join the Society can do so when they attend an event. Any Guests that have not attended an event previously cannot immediately join the Society, however they can register and will be eligible to be a member at their next event.

 

At each event there will be an additional charge of £1 towards a 2’s pot. This will be shared between any players who score a 2 in the 18 hole competition event. If there is no 2 scored, the pot will roll over to the next event.

 

 

Secretary: Richard Benton, 31 Wensleydale Rise, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6TA     Home: (01274) 583841; Mob: 0795 1735031;   e-mail: richbenton31@gmail.com