Barking

Recently home to the English Amateur and you can see why, as despite it being late in the season the course was in fine condition, save the tee boxes. A really good layout, plenty of interesting holes, especially the par 3s, with the 17th being one of the best you will find. It's longer than average off the yellows so a bit of length off the tee is necessary. The greens are often small and have some subtle and not so subtle breaks in them. Bunkers are in great condition and a wavering breeze added to the test. £45 well spent.

Played here three times and it's one of my favourites in the Leeds area. Very pretty and a great layout with lots of interesting holes, especially the par 3s. Always in good condition and although greens were a little short of being the best I've seen this year they were still very nice condition. It's not a long course, even off the back tees but it's fun to play, rarely unfair and the views are stunning.

Highly recommended for £25.

If you live in Leeds you're spoilt for choice for great places to play, some expensive, some not so. Like many clubs in Leeds, Cookridge suffers in the wet weather where the fairways can get very boggy, but the greens are always in good condition. In summer however it's a lovely course for all levels helped by the fact it's considerably longer off the back tees if you like the challenge. It has some lovely holes, especially the par 3's and the short par 4 18th. One big draw is the driving range which other places don't, making it great for a warm up before you play. Staff are always super friendly and the pro shop well stocked. Bar is nice too.

I played 1-18 (Lakes and Blackmoor) on a very windy day (45 mph gusts) with sideways rain and I've never had so much fun. The courses is large, wide off the tee and long if you want it to be. Lots of rolling hills and shots over ravines. The greens were in great condition and although there's not really any "Wow!" holes it's made up for by the fact they're all really good with no disappointments to be found.

£35 was an absolute steal.

Played this mature parkland few times with a friend who had membership. Possibly the best kept course I've played with a nice practice area, chipping area and putting green. Always in immaculate condition with fast, true greens. Layout is nice although a few holes can be a bit straightforward in their design. The final three are a real test due to length and often into the wind. I often played Sunday afternoon about 3pm and it was millionaires golf, barely a soul on the course. Definitely worth a visit.