The men's friendly season got off to an excellent start when we hosted our friends from Lindrick Golf Club. Ilkley's captain and pro were blown away by a tsunami of birdies, but a steady performance from a very experienced middle order saw Ilkley home with a 4-2 win. It was a terrific day of golf, with excellent food and sparkling company.

The Captains’ charity bunker is now in place on the 18th green. So don’t be upset with your slightly pushed shot as you finish your round. Instead be happy that you are helping to raise valuable funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research. 

It is wonderful to see that mixed golf is thriving at Ilkley Golf Club with 40 ‘Sunday Swingers’ relaxing with a drink on the terrace, in the sunshine, after an enjoyable round.

An excellent evening was enjoyed by all at our 'sold out' quiz and curry night, which raised more than £500 for this year's Captains' Charity, Yorkshire Cancer Research.

We are thrilled to announce that, following five very successful years, the Yorkshire Invitational will be returning once again to Ilkley Golf Club this summer.

This year's Invitational, organised by SGH Sporting Events, will be hosted by Ryder Cup captain, Mark James on 3rd & 4th Sept. 

Mark captained Europe in the infamous 'Battle of Brookline' at the 1999 Ryder Cup and also won 18 times on the European Tour. 

Reserve your team by following the link - https://tinyurl.com/ajyutk7t

You can take a look at the previous events here rb.gy/vzhxl8

With The Masters getting underway today, we are proud of our links with Dr Alister MacKenzie. A former member of Ilkley Golf Club, he honed his skills on the course in the early 1900s. The archive photograph shows his design of our 15th green when he came back to the club to perfect it in 1926, months prior to his famous engagements with Royal Melbourne, Cypress Point and, a few years later, Augusta National.  

The green was certainly well protected. The three-ball on the 15th must have been good players as they didn't even take their jackets off!

We are proud to announce that Ilkley Golf Club member, Ian Hepworth, has been sworn in as the President of the Harrogate & District Union of Golf Clubs. On a wonderful evening, Ian marked the occasion with a nerveless drive from the edge of the putting green, as the sun was setting!

Joining from Sand Moor Golf Club, Glen is a skilled PGA professional with a proven track record in leading successful golf operations, retail management and delivering high quality coaching.

As well as giving lessons to members and visitors, whatever age and ability, he will also be providing the latest golf equipment from leading manufacturers, spring/summer clothing and accessories to help improve your game.

Glen has also invested in the world’s most advanced golf simulator, which has been installed in the refurbished golf studio within the pro’s shop.

The Trackman 4, which is trusted by the PGA, LPGA and LIV tours, provides unmatched precision and accuracy within 0.5 yards and tracks performance with pinpoint accuracy, covering spin rates, launch angles, carry distances, and more. 

In addition to being used for lessons, the simulator can also be hired by groups of friends or for corporate entertaining. As well as being able to play the world’s best courses, Glen has created a fun and relaxed atmosphere, with music-on-demand, fresh hot coffee and comfortable seating.

Welcoming Glen to Ilkley, club president Sean Crannigan said,

“Glen is friendly and personable and has already made an excellent impression with the members. As well as providing expert lessons and a great retail experience, he will provide visitors to the club with a great welcome.”  

Speaking about his appointment, Glen said,

“Ilkley is one of the best golf courses in Yorkshire, so I am delighted to become the club professional. I am really looking forward to welcoming both members and visitors and provide them with expert tuition and a fully stocked shop, with an extensive choice of golf clothing and equipment.

“In addition, in the short time I have been at the club, the new golf simulator has been a huge hit as it is regularly booked out, especially when the weather is not good.”

There were various fundraising events during the year, culminating in a very successful and sell out charity golf day, with a BBQ on the terrace in the evening. 

Thanking people for their generosity, captains, Richard Thornton and Holly Flather, said,

“This is a truly extraordinary effort from Ilkley Golf Club, and we thank everyone who participated not only in the charity golf day but who also generously donated on Lady Captain’s Day, Men’s Captain’s Day and at Liz Webster’s open garden day.

“Our thanks go to all the staff at Ilkley Golf Club who worked tirelessly on the charity day and to our fabulous ladies who baked delicious treats and gave up their valuable time to help in the halfway house.

“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you all.  This would have been impossible to achieve without the support from our members, it’s an incredible achievement.”

Sue Ryder offers specialist medical care and support for patients at the local hospice, Manorlands, as well as vital support in our community.  This local charity relies on people and organisations within our community and beyond, to help raise funds.

Notable mentions include the Ladies A Team winning the Yorkshire County Finals at Garforth Golf Club and Lucy White finishing 2nd in the HowDidIDo One Club Advantage Grand Final at Royal Troon Golf Club.

They all celebrated in style at the end of season dinner and prize giving.

Congratulations to everyone on an amazing season