The course, 6,146 yards, with an SSS of 70 and par 71, has a challenging variety of holes, varying lengths of par 4's and challenging par 5's. It has a blend of long and short holes which require good course management and careful shot making decisions have to be made. A couple of ponds come into play and you are never far away from the beck which runs from Askham Bog. When the fairways have been negotiated, some of the trickiest greens in the north of England await. This is when the good putter comes to the fore. Altogether, it makes Pike Hills a most enjoyable course and, at the same time, a testing game for golfers of all abilities. Some may say, because it is in the “Vale of York”, which is predominantly a flat part of Yorkshire, it is a not too demanding a course, some say this makes it even more enjoyable.

The extensive clubhouse overlooking the first tee and eighteenth green has a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is a non-smoking clubhouse which does have a designated area for smokers on the balcony. It provides a comfortable, fully air-conditioned lounge/bar area and separate dining room with seating for up to 80 people - an ideal venue for visiting societies. Corporate groups and golf societies often make their visits a regular outing once they have played the course and tasted real Yorkshire hospitality. There is a 12 bay driving range to enable you to practise without the inconvenience of retrieving your practice balls. Range balls are available at a modest cost from the professional. A practice bunker and 2 putting greens are also available.

Two unique features favour the clubhouse, the ‘Pike Hills Window’, reputably the largest stained glass window depicting a golfing scene in the country, and the external clock built by Potts of Leeds in 1899.