£9m expansion plans to create international golfing centre

Plans for a multi-million pound expansion of Leeds Golf Centre have been submitted to Leeds City Council.

In what will be a first for Leeds, the proposals will deliver an international golfing destination and centre of excellence.

The plans include a new clubhouse with a double height glazed entrance space; a double height driving range with interactive facilities; anew Centre of Excellence building, containing a modern sports bar; and 37 bespoke eco-lodges designed specifically for golfing breaks and overlooking a newly created lake.

The expansion project will create 30 new jobs.

Since it was purchased by The Parklane Group in 2011, the course, which is the UK base of the Leadbetter Golf Academy, has already seen a multi-million-pound redesign.  

Earlier this year, Leeds Golf Centre was recognised as England Golf’s Club of the Year – in recognition of the owner’s vision to make golf accessible to all ages and abilities.

Naveen Ahmed, managing director of The Parklane Group and course owner, said:“I am thrilled that our plans for this £9m investment into Leeds have taken a major step forward. As an enthusiastic golfer, I recognise the importance of Yorkshire having a golf venue which can compete on an international stage – attracting visitors from across the world to our city. I believe these plans will help the region achieve that aim.

“When we bought Leeds Golf Centre in 2011, my vision was to create somewhere inclusive, where everyone in the community can feel welcome. We have taken great strides towards that aim and we are proud of how we have engaged different communities around Leeds – with a major programme of school engagement, support for juniors, ladies and seniors, and work to open up the sport to those who usually wouldn’t play.

“Our continued investment into the Centre will allow us to build further on this good work over the years to come.”

A decision on the planning application is expected in early 2019.