Bentham GC
View of a green at Bentham Golf Club.
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4.8
216 Reviews (216)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
98.1%
Recommend this course
213 out of 216 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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8 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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27 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course consistently impresses with a varied layout, stunning scenery, and conditions that recent golfers describe as credit to the greenkeeping staff. Friendly pro shop and club staff, excellent amenities, and outstanding value for money make it a must-play.
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Bentham Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6071 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.7

Bentham Golf Course is situated in the Three Peaks area of North Yorkshire and has stunning scenery of Ingleborough and the surrounding hills. Often referred to as the 'Augusta of The Dales', Bentham Golf Course is a beautiful parkland course with tree lined fairways, multiple lakes and lush fairways. The course welcomes golfers of all abilities, offering an enjoyable round to less experience players and a challenge to those lower handicappers. The signature hole of the course is the par 3 10th that has you look down from an elevated tee to a tempting green which lies just on the other side of a stone walled pond.

The venue offers a great drink selection and some catering in the clubhouse which makes it the perfect place to enjoy a post-round drink and watch fellow golfers complete their round from the patio over looking the 18th. There is a pro shop on site too which is fully stocked with the latest brands and apparel, where custom club fitting is available. There is also a driving range and new practice chipping area under construction ready for the 2021 season. The course is home to Wenningdale Escapes who have on offer luxury glamping pod and lodge stays. These can be booked for a family holiday or for a golfing getaway.

Course Details

Year Built 1922

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 24.00
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "NB Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.8
216 Reviews (216)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely course and views

We enjoy this course, great views and some interesting holess. Winter rates £10 each! Very quiet on the course.

The course is playing of winter tees and mats on the fairway. Thee greens were still in good condition and although some very wet areas on some fairways overall the course played well.

The mats were provided at no cost by the pro shop.

Good bar that serves coffee, pannis as well as beer!

We enjoyed it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bentham November 24

Staff are brilliant can’t do enough to help course is brilliant but it was far too wet to play I got caught behind a four ball that was going very slowly so a bit frustrating but a good experience generally

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very good.

Great. A bit of maintenance / building work happening, but didnt really effect the round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bentham Golf Club

I had seen plenty of reviews saying how fantastic this golf course is so decided to see for myself. The condition of the course was fantastic even at this time of year and we had glorious sunshine which was a bonus. I will definitely play this course several times again hopefully in a few weeks time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Stunning

A beautiful golf course, great value on the hot deals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A round with a view

If you have not played here you should, the course layout is great with a variety of holes and is in fantastic condition and looks amazing, the views of the surrounding countryside is stunning and all the staff are friendly, approachable and really really helpful. So what’s stopping you give it a try

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Golf's Affordable Excellence

I have played all around the world, and this was the best golf value on the planet. Incredible views, Immaculate course. Well laid out and designed. Give your future self a reason to thank you for booking a tee time. It is in the middle of who knows where and VERY worth the drive! HUGE recommendation!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing

Bentham GC

Great views from course, though building site working on the new on course chalets significantly detracted.

Several holes very wet for August

Greens were good but overall course very average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A cheap round at an improving club

Last minute choice to go with my son to play this as was a great price, great welcome in the pro shop and no hold ups on the course, i played a few years back and the course and facilities are much improved.

A must to play for price if near.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Well kept course.

Course was in excellent condition . The green keeping staff are doing an excellent job . A credit to the club 👍👍👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Okay

Course was Okay but pace very slow with members zipping between holes. Seemed like many stayed in nearby caravans and just jumped on whenever/wherever was free.

This meant backing up on many tee boxes and long waits.

I also was told to check in at clubhouse but nobody was there for 10mins. Eventually left and went to tee box to find some members had taken my tee time and then lectured for me for being late and said I was ‘lucky’ I could still play. But I would have to wait behind their mates in the group behind (both four balls).

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great par threes.

Course in very good condition, the greens just a little slower than we expected.

Certainly recommend anyone no matter what standard to come and play this golf course, plus great views all round the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Value for Money

Excellent course in good condition. Good challenge for all abilities. Great food and service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bentham GC.

My first time playing Bentham.Could not believe how well the course was presented.For a £25 green fee was not expecting a course as well laid out as this or in such good condition.

We played off the yellow tees which were perfect for me.Bigger hitters or low handicappers may prefer to play from the whites.

A great day out.Even if you had a bad knock here the stunning views would make up for it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Played here when it was a 9 holer nice to come back as an 18 in fantastic condition work going on around the cours preparing for the new accommodating but dosent affect play superb views and greens were excellent would happily return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course friendly staff, what more could you want.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course with Fantastic Vista’s

Really enjoyed playing Bentham GC, beautiful course and outstanding views across the Yorkshire Dales.

Weather was perfect as was the hospitality and facilities.

Very interested in the Lodges on site which are ideally placed for a Golfing break.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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