Probably the best 9-hole course in Yorkshire. (Definitely to be 13-holes by July this year!)


Minutes can be downloaded from minutes.

The July 2008 STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute) can be found at STRI.

For the latest information on our Juniors, see the Junior Organisers' 2008 Report, the end-of-season Juniors Report, and the October 2008 Committee Minutes.

Drax Golf Club is a private Golf Club, with a 9-hole course, soon to be 13-holes. The course currently has 1 par 5, 6 par 4's, and 2 par 3's; there are 11 tees to give some variety. We are planning a further 4 holes, 3 of which are being paid for by Sport England - see Development to 13 holes and News.

The land on which the course is located was originally used by the Power Station during its construction. After extensive landscaping, including the planting of a large variety and number of trees, the course was officially opened in 1990.
The legacy from the area's history, is a most interesting course with gently sloping fairways and picturesque views which are unexpected as the surrounding area is predominantly flat.

Subscriptions The current subs are - adults £260, family (ie the second or more adult(s) in a family) pay £234. Juniors pay £60 and students (ie over-18s in further education) pay £130. There is also a compulsory subscription to the Sports and Social Club of £25 (£12.50 for retired persons). Members are now taken on via a "rolling program", ie golfers can join at any time, and their year will start from that date; there is also a credit system so that payment can be spread over six months.

We have a total of just over 400 Members, with a thriving Juniors Section of around 40 Juniors, and around 30 in the Ladies Section.

We try to keep total Membership to reasonable numbers, to ensure that there is no overcrowding; if there are vacancies, we now allow new Members to enroll at any time, for the full 12 months; there is a credit system so that payment can be spread over six months.
Where are we? The Clubhouse is situated opposite Drax Power Station, some 6 miles south of Selby - see the Map.

Green Fees (per day) Adults £12 and £6 for Juniors in summer, £8 / £4 in winter. We welcome visitors, although they must be accompanied by a Member, except by special arrangement with our Secretary, telephone 01757 617228 or email her. (See Like to visit ?   A special offer! also).

Corporate and Society days Corporate and Society Days can be accommodated - contact our Secretary, telephone 01757 617228 or email her.

The Clubhouse is open from 8am 'til 11pm (or later on special occasions). Food is served, and on Sundays there is a carvery between 12am and 3pm.

There are snooker and pool tables and a well-stocked gymnasium, together with bowls, fishing and a lively series of dance/entertainments at weekends.

For more details, visit http://www.draxsandsclub.co.uk




Some old aerial photos of the golf course site, taken in 1983, 1987 and 1992 can be seen in the Gallery. Also, some pictures of the new 3 holes, and the lake.