From The Tee The second tee shot is across Adel Beck again and up to a right to left sloping fairway with woodland on the right and a ditch up the entire left flank.
From The Fairway One of Headingley’s most demanding drives comes at the 3rd. Once again the fairway slopes right to left and is flanked by copses of trees on both sides as well as two well placed bunkers just to the right of the landing zone.
From The Fairway Although a short dogleg par 4, the 4th hole requires two precise golf shots in order to make the putting surface. A marker post on the steep sloping fairway indicates the perfect line and again the ground conditions should determine club selection
From The Tee A change in direction at the 5th hole often means that the prevailing wind adds to the challenge of this most demanding tee shot from the medal tee.
From The Tee Headingley’s first par 3, which at first glance looks straightforward however the heavily contoured green, flanked by 3 bunkers is anything but.
From The Fairway
On The Green Headingley’s first par 3, which at first glance looks straightforward however the heavily contoured green, flanked by 3 bunkers is anything but.
From The Fairway At 555yards the Par 5 7th is the longest hole on the course. Whilst the landing zone off the tee is generous for most golfers, longer hitters need to be mindful of the heather cutting into the fairway at around 260 yards .
From The Fairway The 9th hole threads its way back downhill between the 5th and 8th holes. The fairway is only 35 yds wide and flanked down the left side by a lateral water hazard and trees down the right.
From The Tee Headingley’s back nine boasts three wonderful and completely contrasting par 3s and at 184 yards and normally into the prevailing wind the 10th often provides the most testing tee shot.
From The Tee The 11th hole is all about strategy. The tee shot normally played into the prevailing wind is demanding with the out of bounds fence close to the right.
From The Tee Uphill par 3s need to be good and this short one-shotter at only 148yds from the back tee doesn’t disappoint. The green is perched on top of an old outcrop and the putting surface must be found otherwise a par is unlikely
From The Fairway
On The Green Uphill par 3s need to be good and this short one-shotter at only 148yds from the back tee doesn’t disappoint. The green is perched on top of an old outcrop and the putting surface must be found otherwise a par is unlikely
From The Fairway The 14th hole is a roller-coaster of a par 5 over undulating terrain. From an elevated tee a ditch needs to be avoided in order to find the fairway which gently climbs up between two stands of conifers.
From The Fairway At 439 yards the 15th is a magnificent par 4 at the start of what is arguably the finest stretch of closing holes in the county. From the tee the downhill fairway falls away to the right so aiming left of centre is always advised.
From The Fairway A straightforward drive over the brow of a hill and avoiding three short fairway bunkers on the right will set up the wonderful approach to this famous Alister MacKenzie green.
From The Tee Regarded by many as Headingley’s signature hole this downhill Alister MacKenzie par 3 sits perfectly in the shelter of this picturesque hillside. With five bunkers and the unmanaged surroundings to contend with, the only safe place is the middle of the green.
From The Fairway
On The Green Regarded by many as Headingley’s signature hole this downhill Alister MacKenzie par 3 sits perfectly in the shelter of this picturesque hillside. With five bunkers and the unmanaged surroundings to contend with, the only safe place is the middle of the green.
From The Fairway The final tee shot is both memorable and dramatic. From an elevated tee a 100 yard carry is required over a deep ravine and Adel Beck to reach a sloping fairway leading up to the clubhouse.