During the 2024 NCG Top 100s campaign, there were five Ryder Cup venues that we visited – Lindrick was the last of those in the regular season!
The course hosted the Ryder Cup in 1957, when Great Britain won the trophy for the first time in 24 years, thanks to a final score of 7.5-4.5.
There are four sets of tees at the South Yorkshire venue, with the Blues being the longest of those. They push the course back to 6,665 yards. The Whites (6,500) and the Yellows (6,280) are the other options, with the layout playing as a par 71 for all three of these teeing options.
The Reds, from which the ladies play off usually, sees the course yardage drop down to 5,770 yards, and with a par of 75. The 1st, 5th, 7th and 13th all become par 5s for the ladies, with the layout also having a completely different set of stroke indexes from the Reds.
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What is the course like and what are the best holes?
Considering it has hosted the Ryder Cup, the Curtis Cup, the Women’s British Open, the Dunlop Masters and the Martini International (among many other prolific tournaments), it is no surprise that Lindrick is a high-quality golf course.
It is also a course that runs through more than one county. The majority of the course is in South Yorkshire, but the stream at the back of the 4th green marks the border between Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Therefore, at some points, you will literally be hitting the ball into the next county! The 4th itself was once memorably described by Bernard Darwin as ‘the worst hole on the course… yet it should never be altered’, thanks to its design and difficulty as you come to the edge of Yorkshire.
The short holes at Lindrick are a real treat. The first of those comes as early as the 3rd hole, which is a Fowler design from the 1920s. The 6th is only 140 yards from the tips, but with gorse in front of the tee box, and plenty of bunkers around the putting surface, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is an easy hole to deal with. 11 is the first short hole on the back side, and it plays close to 190 from the back tees. With runoffs at the back, the play is short, but then there are two sand traps looming on the right side…
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Unlike most golf courses, Lindrick finishes with a wonderful par 3. It is a cracking closing hole, and one where a tournament can easily be won or lost. We used the 18th as one of our Nearest The Pin holes on the day, and with a back left flag, it took some great shots to get close to that pin position.
What did our competitors think of Lindrick?
Looking for other opinions on Lindrick? Check out what some of our players had to say about this stunning venue here:
“What a cracking golf course! I will definitely be coming back here again.” – Harry Cartwright
“The weather just about held off, and the course was in fantastic condition. A true delight to play today.” – Tony Fearing
“I really enjoyed the day, and we have already been looking at booking on for more NCG Top 100s events in the future!” – Geoff Coles
What about the off-course facilities?
In recent years, new practice facilities have been constructed at Lindrick to improve what was already a brilliant golfing venue. The facilities now include a driving range which is to the far side of the clubhouse, along with a small short game area. There is a putting green in front of the clubhouse, and adjacent to the 1st tee.
The clubhouse, as you can see in the photo below, is a beautiful building, and one that has several rooms to please all types of clientele. There are two bar and lounge areas, along with a proper dining room, which is used for meetings and functions. Each offering provides views of the course, and there is also outdoor seating by the side of the 18th green.
How can you play at Lindrick?
Tee times are available every day of the week for visitors at Lindrick, apart from on Saturdays – due to it being the members’ competition day.
You can check out the green fees for a game at Lindrick here, and you can book yourself in for a round by visiting the club’s booking site here.
Lindrick sits in South Yorkshire, just north of the town of Worksop. The city of Sheffield is just a few miles to the west, as is the M1 which runs from London to Leeds.
We will be back at Lindrick on the NCG Top 100s Tour in 2025, and this time, we’re bringing the tour to the area as part of a three-day swing.
- You can book on to play at Lindrick as a single event here.
- Fancy playing Hallamshire and Coxmoor as well? Book on for the South Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire Swing here.
- Keep up to date with the ever-expanding 2025 NCG Top 100s Tour schedule here.
Get in touch with Lindrick
For more information about the club and course, visit the club’s website.
To get in touch with Lindrick, you can call them on 01909 475282, or you can send them an email via this link. You can also get in touch the club via the contact form on their website, which can be found here.
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