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4.4
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
87.0%
Recommend this course
160 out of 172 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
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1
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Scarborough South consistently impresses with excellent course conditions, dramatic cliff-top sea views, and a challenging layout featuring elevated tees and tricky greens. Welcoming staff and strong value for money make this course a highly recommended destination.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland/Links
Par 72
Length 6432 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.6
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Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1903
Golf Season Year round
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1921) Jonathan Tucker (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 30
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.4
172 Reviews (172)
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Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow!

First time playing at Scarborough South Cliff. Played Bridlington GC the day before so was looking for somewhere to match that, South Cliff definitely did!

It’s worth playing the course just for the views from the 4th and 5th holes. Unbelievably beautiful, especially in the lovely we got this past weekend!

All the staff in the bar and the shop looked after us and made sure our day was fantastic!

The course was difficult in places for our standard but didn’t take away from the enjoyment at all.

Will definitely hope to come back one day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Play me again

It was my second time of playing the course,and considering the winter we have just had,the course was in remarkable condition,2 of my party had never played the course before,and they both said the course has that come and play me again factor,to which I agreed whole heartedly,the variety of the holes is amazing,

The staff and very friendly and welcoming,

It's definitely an A+++++ from me and my playing partners,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet

A great layout. Always enjoy the mix of parkland and semi links holes However never seenthe course in such wet condition. We are now in May and this is far from competition ready . A lot of bunkers need a lot of attention. .it was good value for the price, but would have been disappointed if we had yo pay the full asking price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

South cliff

Great course , tough in the wind but well worth visit. Spectacular views over the bay

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course details

Good value for money course was very wet in places due to a lot of rain in last few weeks greens was in great condition some was fast and add big breaks in them especially from close distance pace of play was very slow I was on my own and took nearly took 5 hours to get round don’t think is worth the full green fees at this time of year but I only paid £26 for it in golf now so it was well worth the money will be back some point next year hopefully in the summer when course should be in top condition

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

Amazing views

Awesome championship course, each hole gives you something different to think about. The views on the links part of the course are second to none, castle views to the north and Filey and Flamborough can be seen to the South. Superbly kept and friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely be returning

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing Scarborough South Cliff and what a day, managed to get there early for coffee and sandwiches then we were told that we could tee off earlier as no one was booked before us.

The course is in great condition and the coastal holes are wonderful with views of Scarbourough and further down the Coast.

The Pro shop is well equipped and the staff were on top form.

Overall a great day and a must play for all handicaps.

Just remember though this is on the coast so be prepared for the weather to change anytime.

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

Beautiful course!

The views from the middle holes on the coast are stunning. Friendly staff, fast play, greens and fairways in ver good shape. Lots of uphill / downhill / side hill lies, but such is golf along the coast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great test, great conditions

Lovely course, lots of interesting holes and greens. Excellent condition. Lovely staff in pro shop and bar too! Highly recommended

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

Excellent course

We played at 6pm so unable to comment on facilities but the course itself was superb. Members were very friendly too. There was a matchplay medal on and they were still more than happy to allow us to play through. Greens were in excellent condition. Only downside which isn’t a reflection on the club is at places the course can be unforgiving if you don’t know the layout. I feel a second round would have had my score better just with course management.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic birthday treat!

Love playing here even though it’s a 2 hour drive. Course was in lovely condition. The greens were a little slower than usual but we’ve had a few days of rain prior. Good after the round was lovely and the bar staff and pro were great as usual.

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

One of my favourite courses!

Cracking course as always, fantastic condition, quality greens, loved it! Can’t wait to come again in September for the golf week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a course

1st time me and my freind have played the course excellent views. Greens were brilliant will defiantly be going there again. Staff very friendly and helpful keep up the good work .

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

The full course was in excellent condition and the view from the 5th tee was amazing

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