26/05/2026
A beautifully written article from Benjamin Smith at The Wandering Golfers.
Read the full article at TheWanderingGolfers.com
The Original MacKenzie design. Top 100 Championship Club, 5 miles north of Leeds, welcomes visitors to Yorkshire.
Dr Alister MacKenzie's first course proves a fine test of golf and is ideally located for golf tours.
26/05/2026
A beautifully written article from Benjamin Smith at The Wandering Golfers.
Read the full article at TheWanderingGolfers.com
14/05/2026
We thought we would let these speak for themselves.
14/05/2026
A rare opportunity to experience one of England’s most celebrated heathland courses at an exceptional rate.
We are delighted to make available a limited number of tee times at Alwoodley Golf Club next Thursday, 21st May, at a special one-off rate of £125 per person.
07/05/2026
The 8th hole at Alwoodley is a challenging par 5, measuring just shy of 600 yards from the back tees. A draw over the corner of the trees makes for an ideal tee shot landing down towards the cross bunkers.
Miss the fairway and a lay-up is inevitable because of the tactical bunker placement. The large green is angled towards the fairway and a wood or long iron struck towards its centre is always a truly rewarding experience.
Did you know...
To reassure the club, the then Alwoodley committee drafted Harry C**t to assess Dr. Alister MacKenzie's original design of the golf course.
C**t was very positive about the design, as well as MacKenzie's enthusiasm and flair.
23/04/2026
A fitting conclusion to a remarkable round.
The 18th at Alwoodley presents both challenge and reward - demanding precision from the tee and composure on the approach, all set against the backdrop of our the beautiful clubhouse.
15/04/2026
The first tee at Alwoodley is more than a starting point — it’s a moment of quiet anticipation.
With the clubhouse towering proudly behind, the opening par-4 provides a fitting and formidable introduction to the round ahead.
The Original.
Alwoodley was the first course designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, with the original course layout remaining to this day.
09/04/2026
History at Alwoodley is not confined to our heathland course.
At the heart of our clubhouse sits the MacKenzie Room - a space dedicated to the legendary course designer, Dr. Alister MacKenzie.
Here, rare memorabilia tells the remarkable story of a Leeds GP whose vision went on to shape some of the most iconic golf courses in the world - including Augusta National.
How did a doctor become one of golf's most famous course designers?
This is the story of how Dr. Alister MacKenzie started his design career at Alwoodley before designing the likes of Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.