Ganton Golf Club
Ganton Golf Club · Yorkshire
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To classify Ganton as a heathland course is a misnomer – one could just as easily categorise it as an inland links, as it’s situated in the rural Vale of Pickering, nine miles from the sea. This sandy, gently undulating site was once a North Sea inlet.
Consequently, it has all the characteristics of a links and a heathland course. Either way, Ganton Golf Club is a perfect place to play golf.
The Scarborough Golf Club (as it was originally called) opened for play in 1891, laid out by St Andrews’ Tom Chisholm. Three years later, Tom Dunn made extensive alterations.
The great Harry Vardon became the club’s pro in 1896, the same year he won his first Open title at Muirfield. This immediately put Ganton on the map.
During 1905 and 1906, the club accepted advice from a number of eminent golfers – including the Great Triumvirate of Harry Vardon, James Braid and J.H. Taylor – resulting in an upgraded course that was officially reopened on 24th May 1906. Harry Colt made further modifications shortly after, as did Alister Mackenzie in 1912.
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