Lindrick Golf Club
The course that won back the Ryder Cup. On a limestone common where three counties meet, Lindrick staged the 1957 match in which Great Britain and Ireland beat the United States for the first time in a generation. The golf is heathland in spirit, gorse and silver birch crowding fast running fairways, and it remains one of the most underrated championship tests in the north of England.
Photo: Lindrick Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Lindrick wears its history lightly. Founded in 1891 and extended to a full 18 holes in 1894, it sits on a thin layer of soil over magnesian limestone, which gives it the firm, free draining turf and the heathland character of a course far further south. A long roll of distinguished architects, among them William Herbert Fowler, Harry Colt, Willie Park Jr and Alister MacKenzie, were consulted over the decades, and the result is a par 71 of around 6,665 yards that punches well above its modest length.
What you remember is 1957. This is the ground where Great Britain and Ireland beat the Americans 7.5 to 4.5 and ended a 24 year drought, a result that still gives the place a charge. Play it as a visitor on a quiet weekday and you find an honest, strategic course where gorse and out of bounds punish the wayward and the greens reward the player who flights the ball and thinks his way around. For a northern golf trip it is the round with the best story.
Lindrick at a glance
- Founded
- 1891
- Full 18 holes
- 1894
- Type
- Heathland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 6,665 yds
- Green fee
- From £85 to £145
Founding date, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Green fees are indicative, from around 85 pounds in winter to about 125 to 145 pounds for a summer round in the 2026 season. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Lindrick opens with a stretch that asks for accuracy rather than power. Gorse lines the early holes and a ribbon of out of bounds runs close on several, so the player who keeps the ball in play and leaves the right angle into the green is rewarded. The turf is firm and fast, and the ball runs, so judging the bounce in front of the greens is part of the examination.
The par 3s are first rate, played to greens set among the gorse and birch with little margin for the pushed or pulled iron. The closing holes, scene of the decisive 1957 singles, still carry the weight of that afternoon, and standing on the tees there it is impossible not to feel the history of the place.
Length never overwhelms Lindrick. It is the position off the tee, the second shot into firm greens and the discipline to take medicine when you stray into the gorse that decide your card. Many good judges rate it among the finest inland courses in the north of England, and a quiet visitor round confirms why.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A members club that welcomes visitors most days by prior arrangement, with some restrictions around member competitions |
| Green fee | From about 85 pounds in winter to roughly 125 to 145 pounds for a summer round (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through the club office in advance; weekday times are the most available |
| On the day | A walking course; trolleys and buggies can be arranged. Smart traditional dress expected |
| Getting there | On Lindrick Common just off the A57 near Worksop, a few minutes from the M1 between Sheffield and Nottingham |
| Best months | May to September for the firm, fast running turf |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with Lindrick or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Worksop and the surrounding villages of north Nottinghamshire put you within minutes of the first tee, with country inns and small hotels handy for an early start. The location is genuinely central, with Sheffield to the west and the cathedral cities of the East Midlands an easy drive in every direction.
Many visiting golfers base themselves toward Sheffield or along the M1, trading a slightly longer run to the club for more choice of hotels and easy reach of the wider Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire courses. Robin Hood and East Midlands airports are both within comfortable range for a long weekend.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Lindrick.
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Lindrick questions
Why is Lindrick Golf Club famous?
Lindrick hosted the 1957 Ryder Cup, where Great Britain and Ireland beat the United States 7.5 points to 4.5. It was the home side's first win in 24 years and remains one of the most celebrated days in British golf. The course has also staged the Curtis Cup, the Dunlop Masters and the English Amateur.
What is the par and length of Lindrick?
Lindrick is a par 71 of around 6,665 yards, laid out on Lindrick Common across heathland, gorse and limestone near Worksop in South Yorkshire.
How much does it cost to play Lindrick?
Indicative visitor green fees run from around 85 pounds in the winter months to about 125 to 145 pounds in the summer season of 2026. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Lindrick?
Yes. Lindrick is a members club that welcomes visitors on most days by prior arrangement, with some restrictions around member competitions. Booking ahead through the office is recommended, and the course sits just off the A57 close to Worksop and the M1.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding date, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.