Yorkshire is a county littered with golfing history. And the city of Sheffield is no different with plenty of excellent golf courses to choose from.

And best of all, there’s great value to be had with green fees lower than the most other areas in the country. What’s not to love?

If you’re looking for a game of golf in Sheffield, check out this list of our favourite courses in the nearby area.

Best Golf Courses Near Sheffield

From golf clubs that have held the Ryder Cup, to courses that make the Top 100 lists, there are multiple options for an excellent game of golf. Go check out a few of these courses!

1. Abbeydale Golf Club

📌 Twentywell Ln, Beauchief, Sheffield S17 4QA

💷 Green fees from £50

If you take a short 18-minute drive from the centre of Sheffield, you’ll find yourself at the beautiful Abbeydale Golf Club. 

This parkland-style course is well-known for being perfectly maintained and manicured, with all 18 holes giving just enough of a challenge for players of all levels a chance to enjoy the game. 

The course is made up of rolling greens and is set on the Beauchief Estate, so the surroundings are filled with stunning views anywhere you turn as you play.

2. Hallamshire Golf Club

📌 Redmires Rd, Sheffield S10 4LA

💷 Green fees from £45

Between Sheffield and the Peak District National Park sits Hallamshire Golf Club. 

This heathland course is only 15 minutes from Sheffield city centre and boasts a very classic yet challenging 18-hole layout. 

With fast-running, hand-cut greens, and great drainage, this course is considered one of the best in North England (it features in the Top 100 courses under £60 list). 

There’s plenty of woodland and grassland vegetation that come into play, placing a premium on accuracy around this track.

3. Lindrick Golf Club

📌 South Anston, Worksop S81 8BH

💷 Green fees from £85

About half an hour from Sheffield is Lindrick Golf Club, a picturesque course that feels like a blend of heathland and moorland styles. 

An 18-hole course filled with firm and fast greens, plenty of bunkers, and vegetation-lined fairways, this course provides an enjoyable challenge at each turn.

The course also holds a place in golfing history as one of the UK golf courses to host the Ryder Cup, hosting the biannual tournament in 1957 Ryder! 

4. Hillsborough Golf Club

📌 Worrall Rd, Worrall, Sheffield S6 4BE

💷 Green fees from £25

Just 17 minutes outside of Sheffield is a hilly parkland course at the Hillsborough Golf Club. 

While playing, you’ll get a gorgeous panoramic view of the surrounding areas. All 18 holes will vary in difficulty, from the tough opening hole to more picturesque and short holes. 

The club is known for keeping well-maintained, undulating greens. But the winds are out of the club’s control, so if it’s blowing, expect a challenge on your hands!

5. Rotherham Golf Club

📌 Doncaster Rd, Thrybergh, Rotherham S65 4NU

💷 Green fees from £26

For over a century, Rotherham Golf Club has been recognised as one of the best golf courses in the area. 

Located about half an hour outside of Sheffield, this parkland-style course is spread across the gorgeous grounds of Thrybergh Park. The rolling greens are well-kept and lined with trees. 

At 6,378, it’s not the longest course in the area but that certainly doesn’t make it an easy one! You’ll need to have patience and a little bit of skill for a perfect game here, but you’re guaranteed to enjoy your time either way.

6. Wortley Golf Club

📌 Hermit Hill Ln, Sheffield S35 7DF

💷 Green fees from £22

For something that feels like you’re far from the bustle of the city, Wortley Golf Club is an ideal place to go that’s hidden away. 

About half an hour from Sheffield city centre, this 18-hole course is 125 years old and gives a mature, dramatic woodland feel with the natural beauty and roaming wildlife. 

The rolling fairways are kept in great shape and each hole will provide golfers with unique challenges.

7. Stocksbridge Golf Club

📌 30 Royd Ln, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2RZ

💷 Green fees from £25

An 18-hole heathland course, Stocksbridge Golf Club is about half an hour from Sheffield city centre. 

While a shorter course, it’s certainly not an easy course. It features rolling greens, plenty of rough areas and hazards, and plenty of plant life. 

There are also a few blind shots to navigate. Fairly undulating, this course comes with several uphill shots and will require your full attention as you navigate it. 

Just remember to enjoy the scenery between your shots!

8. Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club

📌 Bawtry Rd, Belle Vue Way, Doncaster DN4 5HU

💷 Green fees from £24

A little over half an hour from Sheffield lies the beautiful Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club. This heathland course has some wonderful scenery and great drainage for year-round play on its 18 holes. 

One of the smallest courses in this area, it’s also considered one of the most difficult with all of its tricky shots and hazards. It certainly places a premium on accuracy as you have to navigate through the tight spaces.

The greens are always kept in good condition by the greens-keepers, so they always run smoothly. 

Final Thoughts

While these golf courses that we listed here happen to be our personal favourites, there are other options if you’re willing to travel a little further. 

You can check out all the golf courses in South Yorkshire or our favourite golf courses in the country of Yorkshire if you’re interested in looking at a few options further afield!

However, you can’t go wrong with 18 holes at one of the golf clubs below:

• Abbeydale Golf Club
• Hallamshire Golf Club
• Lindrick Golf Club
• Hillsborough Golf Club
• Rotherham Golf Club
• Wortley Golf Club
• Stocksbridge Golf Club
• Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club