Ganton Golf Club

Ganton — an ancient seabed transformed into a great inland championship course

Ganton is situated on an ancient seabed close to Scarborough. The sandy soil, inland dunes, heather, and prevailing Yorkshire winds impart a character very similar to that of a true links course.

Founded in 1891, Ganton evolved through work by Tom Chisholm, Robert Bird, Harry Vardon, J. H. Taylor, James Braid and Harry Colt.

The course features numerous deep bunkers, firm fairways, and subtle greens. Various architectural interventions over time have been seamlessly integrated, maintaining the overall coherence of the design.

Ganton is long, exposed, and highly demanding from the back tees, yet remains playable thanks to its relatively generous fairways.

The club boasts a strong championship heritage and a unique history, having hosted the Ryder Cup, Walker Cup, and Curtis Cup.

Founded in 1891; Ryder Cup 1949, Curtis Cup 2000 and Walker Cup 2003.

Founded in 1891; design contributions by Vardon, Taylor, Braid, and Colt; hosted the Ryder Cup in 1949, Walker Cup in 2003, and Curtis Cup in 2000.