There can be few places in the country that can rival the Leeds area for quantity, quality, and diversity of golf courses.

Golfers in this region can (and do) count themselves lucky to be able to play so many excellent courses on their own doorstep.

The SOCIETY of LEEDS GOLF CAPTAINS,  Not the first society, (London and Liverpool predated Leeds,) was formed in May 1952.

The membership was restricted to Captains and past Captains of associated clubs within six miles of the GPO building in Leeds city centre. The society continued to grow from the original 8 clubs to a maximum of 23. Over time the number of member clubs fell to as low as 17,  However, we are now back up to 21 member clubs and enjoying substantial numbers of playing members.

With the sad passing of Peter Alliss, our Patron of some 20 years, it was decided to replace the position of Patron with that of Society President. The President will, in the future be the immediate past Captain of Captains, who will hold office for 1 year. Our first President was therefore Mr. Ken Lane of the Low Laithes Golf Club, our 2020/2021 Captain.