Golf
Yorkshire has its fair share of golf courses, and The White Swan is always happy to recommend a good day's golf. There are no less than six championship courses within the county itself. Ganton is the nearest, about 15 minutes' drive away.
Aside from these championship courses, there is a good selection of other courses all within 25 miles of Pickering.
| Courses | Distance from hotel | Weekday cost per round / day | Weekend cost per round / day | Societies welcome | Notes |
| Kirbymoorside Golf Club Tel: 01751 431525 18 holes, par 69 course of parkland & moorland with practice ground. | 7 miles | £22.00 | £32.00 | Yes | |
| Ganton Golf Club Tel: 01944 710329 Inland Links Championship Course, hosted 31st Curtis Cup. | 14 miles | £65.00 | £75.00 | Yes | Must be a member of a club and must play off 18 or under |
| Malton & Norton Golf Club Tel: 01653 692959 The course is in a parkland setting with lush turf. All 27 holes challenge the low handicapper. | 9 miles | £23.00 | £30.00 | Yes | Must play off 28 or under |
| Ampleforth College Golf Club Tel: 01904 768861 Nine hole course in listed historic park by Gilling Castle | 15 miles | £12.00 (adults) £6.00 (children) |
Tickets from Fairfax Arms pub, Gilling (tel: 01439 78821212) | ||
| Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club Tel: 01723 360522 Scenic 18-hole course with pond on 1st hole. A memorable course. | 17 miles | £25.00 - £35.00 | £30.00 - £35.00 | Yes |
Must be a member of a club |
Other courses within 25 miles:
- Fulford (York) Golf Club, Heslington Lane, Heslington (Tel: 01904 413579)
- York Golf Club, Lords Moor Lane, Strensall, York (Tel: 01904 490304)
- Easingwold Golf Club, Stillington Road, Easingwold, York (Tel: 01347 821964)
- Driving range at Snainton £3.50 per 100 balls (Tel: 01723 850014)