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4.5
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
86.3%
Recommend this course
155 out of 167 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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4.4
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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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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4.5
167 Reviews (167)
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Played On
Reviews 7
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good test of your golf abilities

Well managed and kept in lovely condition a pleasure to play. But also a challenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

refreshing good to play a sociable course.

Last played Scarborough South Cliff about 10 years ago, not disappointed on our rather belayed return. Although the greens are a bit fluffy & sluggish (only to be expected this time of year, February) course was in good condition, slightly moist underfoot in a few areas (and they are just a few). Still strange crossing the main road for the "Links part, proper link conditions as well, wind was blowing good and strong, sun was shining bright, company was good. Pro-Shop staff are excellent, friendly people from Pro, to bar staff, members old and new talked and made you feel welcome. Some great views. definitely worth a visit. So nice to play a game of golf at the correct pace, not many clubs control that these days.

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

Stunning views and greens

Interesting course layout with challenge and good features even on the first tee! Stunning views out to sea from holes 4 to 10. Greens in great condition.

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

Lovely course and club

Stunning views, interesting holes, very well kept, friendly and helpful staff and a great clubhouse... what's not to like?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Perfect greens

Despite the lack of rain and the continuous sun we have been having the greens were in perfect condition best i have played on this year.

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

Great Course

Played this course a number of times now, I always look forward to a round at Scarborough South cliff. All the holes are interesting, the course has always been in great condition. The holes along the cliff have fabulous views. Happy to return anytime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Costal course...

It’s a really nice coastal golf course with holes right down the coast, very challenging with the wind off the sea. It’s says 6000 yards off the yellows but seems much longer with the walks between the holes and undulations....Would Recommend...

Only problem was catering go home at 4.30pm in the 19th hole...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Recovered from the wet

A hot day after a long wet spell meant a very busy course and slow pace of play. The course played pretty considering the recent weather.

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

Great day

Even with the poor weather, the course was great. Staff were very friendly and hospitable. Would recommend this course to anyone. The views were fantastic.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

best of both

Mixture of 50% links 50 % parkland. Very good condition. Prefer to Scarborough north.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scarborough Fair

Scarborough South Cliff GC is close to the renowned Oliver's Mount motorcycle track on the south side of the glorious seaside town. The first few holes are parkland before crossing a road and a bridge to tackle the cliff-top holes looking north towards Scarborough and the castle. All the holes are different. It's par 72 with 4 straightforward par 5s, but not unduly long. There are a couple of tricky out-of-bounds on the left, including the 18th overlooked by nice houses, but the course is fair and not too demanding for average golfers. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will certainly play there again.

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

Enjoyable Round

Have played South Cliff a number of times and have always enjoyed it. This time the greens were in a poor condition as they are suffering with a fungus that is affecting them which is disappointing. The staff as always very welcoming and friendly and the food was of good quality. I will definitely play the course again as I know the greens are usually better so hope they recover soon as it is a great course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

This course have great views of the coast

The course divides into two, one part being along the coast which provides you with great views of Scarborough. The second is as you would expect of a parkland course.

The course was in good condition, played long but was enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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