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4.4
170 Reviews (170)
5 Stars
113
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
86.9%
Recommend this course
158 out of 170 reviews
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4.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 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
170 Reviews (170)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Always a pleasure

Scarborough SC always worth a visit. It’s a shame the buggies are only capable of 18 holes as it is a stiffish walk but nonetheless enjoyable

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

A very enjoyable round

Really enjoyed this well maintained parkland course. There are some fabulous clifftop views and the only downside was having to cross a bridge and road after the first three holes and back again later. The greens were in good condition with the flags in some challenging positions. Very friendly staff in the pro shop and clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Coastal stunner

Super course. Excellent mixture of parkland and cliff top holes. Views from the holes along the coast are stunning. Course has generous fairways and very good greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An East coast gem

We played the course for the first time,and it certainly won't be our last,we enjoyed every minute of our time there,

The course is a mixture of links and parkland,from the first tee to the 18th hole the course was in excellent condition,

I would highly recommend a visit to this course,golfers of all abilities should give it a go,you won't be disappointed,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice friendly club, great course

Visited South cliffs good club on 28/6/21. Booked through golf now so were paired up with 2 nice guys from Scotland. The course was in great condition, the pro shop and bar were really friendly and helpful. Was value for money and a great day out. The course was quite easy as no wind at all. But can imagine some of the cliff top holes will be a lot harder with a good sea breeze blowing in. All in all would play again any time. And would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasure to play

Wonderful variety of holes, visually stunning, potential for a good score but pitfalls at every turn. Will be returning for South cliff Open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wear sun cream

It was 12°c and overcast but still got burnt. Golf course was good as well

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

Spectacular

Course starts nicely typical parkland set up in great condition. Cross over the road into a golfing spectacular of views and hole layouts next to the cliffs.We played on a benign day which was perfect -it would be a real test of ball striking if windy !

Really worth a visit - an all round fantastic course .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Fantastic course for the price, the 4th - 7th hole on the cliff tops are absolutely brilliant. I can imagine them being really challenging when the weather rolls in.

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

Excellent value fabulous condition

Played this course last year but didn’t expect the best condition due to COVID restrictions, however, the course was in excellent condition, really surprised how good it was, my playing partner said exactly the same, well done to Scarborough North Cliff ground staff

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

Friendly fantastic course

We played as a family 3 ball, as usual we where made to feel welcome by the staff in the club shop who go the extra mile to make you feel at ease.

Course In Great condition when you consider the recent adverse weather and Covid implications.

A hidden gem of a Parkland / links course with challenging holes with panoramic views .

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

Scarborough south cliff

From start to finish, very friendly, course well laid out with some nice challenging holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First outing after lockdown

Always love playing this course, many varied holes and challenges. Greens were a little bumpy today but I expect they haven’t been able to get the attention they deserve. All in all the course is in great condition.

Will definitely return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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