14/10/2026
Spofforth Golf Course – Temporary Closure
Spofforth Golf Course will close temporarily at the end of October.
With winter approaching, significant work is needed to improve drainage and irrigation across the course. It is therefore essential that we begin addressing these issues as soon as possible.
Last year, the course became so waterlogged that, in many areas, it was impossible to maintain it properly. We are currently speaking to drainage contractors and will also be consulting irrigation specialists to identify the improvements needed.
Equally, we cannot continue to rely on watering by hand if we experience another drought this summer. A more effective and sustainable irrigation system is essential for the future of the course.
We have invested heavily in providing the best possible course under some very challenging conditions. However, further improvements are now essential if we are to make the course more sustainable and resilient in the longer term.
We appreciate that a temporary closure will cause considerable inconvenience to many of our customers, and this is not a decision we have taken lightly. However, we believe it is necessary to address these issues properly and give the course the best possible future.
Our plans for a new clubhouse and additional facilities are also under consideration. Should these plans progress, we will look at how the course could be reconfigured to accommodate the new layout.
We will keep you updated as our plans develop and work progresses. We remain committed to providing a pay-and-play golf facility at Spofforth and will do everything we can to make that ambition a reality.
We thank you for your support.
Martin Curtis
SGC
Ps do watch this space - there have been discussions about offering different amenities at the course which will involve both the clubhouse and outside.
