The current course measures a little less than 6250 yards and is on fairly flat terrain. Its Mackenzie style greens and tree-lined fairways are a formidable but enjoyable test for all handicaps. The condition of the course is generally first class and many of the North’s largest visiting parties come back year after year. Whilst not being a long course, the layout penalizes the golfer who strays off the fairway. Subtly placed bunkers and copses of trees require the golfer to adopt careful thought and accuracy in order to better their par on this formidable course.

Many mature trees line the fairways making the course play more difficult than its length suggests. The last six holes on the course include five par 4's of which four exceed 400 yards making this one of Yorkshire's toughest finishing stretches.

Notable holes include:

The 12th – Par 3 – 179 yards
The signature hole, designed by Mackenzie in 1910, is played from a raised multi level tee. The green is a tricky read for the most experienced golfers.

The 13th – Par 4 – SI 1
A long par 4 for gentlemen that is played along the current boundary of the course. Out of bounds to your right and the Belmont Wood to your left. At 469 yards set amidst one of the most scenic parts of the course this is truly a pleasure to play. Approximately 130 yards from the green is the Swastika tree on which a working party of POWs carved a small Swastika during the Second World War. As the tree grew so did the carving, today it is highlighted by a plaque.

The 17th – Par 4
A true Mackenzie green mentioned in his book ‘Golf Architecture’. A plateau green raised from front to back with tricky bunkers on either side.