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This is the news we’ve all been waiting for!
Despite a further 5mm rain last night (taking November’s rainfall total to 112mm), following an extensive course inspection today the...

Liam Ridgill
Nov 22, 20191 min read


Course Update - November 2019
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...
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Oct 29, 20192 min read


Preferred Lies 2019/2020
Please can all players be aware that Preferred Lies will become effective as of Thursday 3rd October 2019. For the avoidance of doubt,...
The Greens Committee
Oct 2, 20191 min read


Late summer results at Drax Golf Club
After a hectic June, competitions were reduced in July at Drax with just the regular monthly gongs up for grabs. The outstanding...
Matthew Forde
Sep 17, 20192 min read


9th / 15th Hole Ground Under Repair
As the redevelopment of the 9th / 15th hole continues, we are happy to confirm that the landscaping of the new greenside pond is now...
The Greens Committee
Aug 30, 20192 min read


9th Hole Drop Zone
In addition to the current ruling we have implemented a Drop Zone should players go into the Abnormal Course Conditions (GUR) around the...
The Greens Committee
Jul 17, 20191 min read


Course Update - July 2019
Update on work completed through July and plans for August We continue to cut Fairways and Greens, which is now the norm during the...
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Jul 15, 20192 min read


Course Closure Notice - Saturday 20th July
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...
Competitions Committee
Jul 12, 20191 min read


May results at Drax Golf Club
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...
Matthew Forde
Jul 9, 20192 min read


Course Layout Trials
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...

Liam Ridgill
Jul 1, 20192 min read


New insurance cover for members!
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...

Liam Ridgill
Jul 1, 20191 min read


Course Update - June 2019
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....
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Jun 18, 20192 min read


Captain's Charity 2019
If you say ‘arthritis’ most people assume you’re talking about wear and tear on the joints, which many older people have. That’s...

Liam Ridgill
May 21, 20191 min read


Course Update - May 2019
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...
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
May 20, 20192 min read


Drax Golf Club Results April 2019
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...
Matthew Forde
May 15, 20191 min read


Drax take part in first NERGA Event of 2019
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...

Liam Ridgill
May 5, 20191 min read


9th Hole Development
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 Committee
Apr 26, 20192 min read


Drax Golf Club 2019 Season underway
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...
Matthew Forde
Apr 9, 20192 min read


Important Information
New Scorecards Please could all players be aware that as on Friday 29th March 2019 new scorecards are to be used. These scorecards have...

Liam Ridgill
Mar 29, 20191 min read


Drax Upgrades Online Bookings!
Online booking has become an expectation of most potential golfers whether they’re booking a round of golf or a golf break. Not only does...

Liam Ridgill
Jan 27, 20191 min read


Bunkers - 11th/17th
As the weather continues to be on our side, today our greens team took the opportunity to re-sand and seed the bunkers on the 11th hole....
Greens Committee
Jan 2, 20191 min read


Now you see me...
It has been another busy week at Drax as we continue with our winter maintenance programme. We have removed a bridge, carried out...
Greens Committee
Dec 19, 20181 min read


Bunkers this Winter
As we did in the winter of 2016/2017, as of Tuesday 18th December, please be aware that the greenkeepers will not actively rake bunkers...
Greens & Competition Committees
Dec 17, 20181 min read


Drax to Join North East Rabbits Golf Association
Drax Golf Club are very happy and excited to announce that our bid to join the North East Rabbits Golf Association (NERGA) has been...
Competitions Committee
Nov 26, 20182 min read
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