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Drax Joins ERUGC
The Committee are delighted to announce that our application to join the East Riding Union of Golf Clubs (ERUGC) has been accepted!

Liam Ridgill
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Preferred Lies from 1st October 2022
Further to guidance received yesterday from England Golf, we can confirm that Preferred Lies will be in effect from the 1st of October 2022.

Liam Ridgill
Sep 29, 20221 min read


National Moment of Reflection
A National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8 pm on Sunday 18 September to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Liam Ridgill
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Course Status - Friday 9th September
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. May she Rest In Peace. With this in mind, we have decided to...
The Committee
Sep 9, 20221 min read


Captain's Day 2022
What a day! A massive THANK YOU to everyone who turned up to support my Captain's Day, it was so good to see some of the usual faces and...
Darren Neary
Jun 25, 20222 min read


Drax GC Shortlisted for Sustainability Award
Drax Golf Club has been shortlisted for the Sustainability Project of the Year award at this year's England Golf Awards.

Liam Ridgill
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Head GreenKeepers Report: Winter Maintenance Plan 2021-2022
As we near the end of the season, we are now turning our attention to the plans for the winter.
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Sep 20, 20213 min read


Head Greenkeepers Report: August 2021
Take a look at our Head Greenkeepers Report for August 2021.
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Aug 8, 20213 min read


Updated COVID-19 Guidelines
Following the Prime Ministers announcement that COVID restrictions are to be eased from 19th July, please see updated guidelines for Drax GC

Liam Ridgill
Jul 22, 20212 min read


Head Greenkeepers Report: July 2021
Catch-up with our latest Head Greenkeepers report.
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Jul 18, 20213 min read


Head Greenkeepers Report: June 2021
Take a look at our Head Greenkeepers Report for July 2021.
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Jun 21, 20212 min read


Head Greenkeepers Report: May 2021
We continue to have our challenges with the weather at this time, April’s rainfall was 4ml for the whole month.
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
May 20, 20212 min read


Charity Day - Thank You
Yesterday the membership at Drax came together to celebrate the life of a fond member, Graham Gilson, who sadly lost his battle with cancer.

Liam Ridgill
May 2, 20212 min read


Head Greenkeepers Report: April 2021
Hopefully, everyone is enjoying being back playing golf. We had a challenging time with preparations due to the weather...
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Apr 20, 20213 min read


Club Announcement - Graham Gilson
It is with a heavy heart, that we have to notify you of the untimely passing of our former greenkeeper and member, Graham Gilson.

Liam Ridgill
Apr 19, 20211 min read


Membership Update - March 2021
Firstly, we would like to thank the members who have supported the club through a tough year with several National Lockdowns.

Liam Ridgill
Mar 21, 20211 min read


Competitions Update: Tree Ruling
Throughout Winter, our Greens Team has been busy with their Winter Maintenance Plans, specifically the Tree Redevelopment Programme.

Liam Ridgill
Mar 20, 20212 min read


Head Greenkeepers Report: March 2021
Following the Government’s announcement on the resumption of golf on Monday, March 29th it will be all systems go for the next 4 weeks....
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Drax Golf Club Safeguarding Policies
Drax Golf Club is an affiliated member of England Golf and follows the England Golf Safeguarding Adult, Children and Young People Policies.

Liam Ridgill
Mar 2, 20213 min read


End of reign as Captain!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Drax Golf Club members and non-members for all their help over the last year.

Steve Simpson
Dec 31, 20201 min read


Course Layout Trial Information
No doubt you have seen the recent communication from the club regarding the Course Layout Trial.
The Greens Committee
Dec 9, 20202 min read


Golfer of the Year Award 2020
As this is our final night, we wanted to do something a little different to announce the winner of our Player of The Year Award.

Liam Ridgill
Nov 22, 20201 min read


Captain's Special Achievement Award 2020
Yesterday we celebrated our Club Champion 2020, which means tonight we move onto our Captain's Special Achievement Award/

Liam Ridgill
Nov 21, 20202 min read


Club Champion 2020
Tonight we take a look at our annual Club Championship which is traditionally a 36-hole gross competition played on one day.

Liam Ridgill
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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