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Well what a strange year that has been. As we all know the weather has not been kind to us at all and as the chart shows even in the...

Unfortunately due to Storm Ciara last weekend the course has been closed due to waterlogging again. On Wednesday it was hoped we could...

This week our greens team have taken full advantage of a break in the adverse weather we have experienced recently. This greatly...

On Friday 10th January we said goodbye to a highly regarded member and friend Richard 'Dick' Whiteley who sadly passed away in December....

Trees can play an important role on the golf course, depending on its type.

It’s raining, it’s pouring – and our golf courses are suffering. Two experienced greenkeepers outline the challenges they and their...

Despite a further 5mm rain last night (taking November’s rainfall total to 112mm), following an extensive course inspection today the...

The 2019 golfing season has now finished and the white competition tees are now in and winter tees in play. We are now beginning the...

Please can all players be aware that Preferred Lies will become effective as of Thursday 3rd October 2019. For the avoidance of doubt,...

After a hectic June, competitions were reduced in July at Drax with just the regular monthly gongs up for grabs. The outstanding...

As the redevelopment of the 9th / 15th hole continues, we are happy to confirm that the landscaping of the new greenside pond is now...

In addition to the current ruling we have implemented a Drop Zone should players go into the Abnormal Course Conditions (GUR) around the...

Update on work completed through July and plans for August We continue to cut Fairways and Greens, which is now the norm during the...

Please can all members be reminded that the course will be closed on Saturday 20th July as we host a visiting society of 40 players who...

Andy Ritchings stormed to a double medal win in May and Matt Graves kept in touch with a medal win and a superb 7 under par round to win...

In 2017, the course at Drax was re-routed following significant problems with pace of play and pinch points on the course. Since then, we...

​You never know when a stray tee shot will strike. Luckily, as you’re a member of an England Golf affiliated club, we’ve made sure your...

Update on work completed through June plans for July We have had quite a lot of rain so far this month and the course has held up well....

If you say ‘arthritis’ most people assume you’re talking about wear and tear on the joints, which many older people have. That’s...

Update on work completed through May and plans for June As we now begin to see the weather improve slightly, we have been able to scarify...

April has seen a steady start to the season at Drax Golf Club. Already it looks like there will be a season with plenty of different...

A big thank you to the team at Rudding Park for their great hospitality today at the first NERGA Green event of the season! Well done to...

Some members may have heard rumours of a project to build a landscaped banking down the side of the 9/15 fairway. The club has entered...

The warmest summer on record, followed by one of the driest winters set the golf course at Drax up perfectly for the first event of the...