The Hirsel Golf Club
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About
Hirsel Golf Club, founded in 1948, appeals to all levels of golfers. The historic and picturesque golf course was referred to in one magazine as "The Augusta of the North."
Hirsel, a parkland golf course nestled on the Scottish border on the outskirts of Coldstream, offers great natural beauty and breathtaking views over the Cheviot Hills and surrounding countryside. It features 18 very different holes strategically designed to make the most of the undulations of the hills and valleys and the natural hazards presented by a very large number of majestic, mature trees and the winding Leet River.
The golf course measures 6,024 yards. Par is 70 for men and 72 for women, with both par 5s in the last seven holes.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 6024 yards | ||
| Yellow | 70 | 5872 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 5349 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 69.7/125 | 292 | 290 | 243 | 310 | 381 | 355 | 167 | 345 | 413 | 2796 | 98 | 330 | 531 | 440 | 177 | 437 | 333 | 375 | 507 | 3228 | 6024 |
| Yellow M: 68.8/124 | 282 | 278 | 206 | 300 | 369 | 350 | 162 | 340 | 398 | 2685 | 93 | 325 | 520 | 435 | 170 | 430 | 302 | 363 | 497 | 3135 | 5820 |
| Red W: 71.4/121 | 274 | 218 | 177 | 300 | 313 | 314 | 110 | 335 | 398 | 2439 | 93 | 320 | 445 | 385 | 130 | 397 | 273 | 332 | 488 | 2863 | 5302 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Scotland (2022 #16)
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Tricky Course
Lovely course in great condition with very tricky greens.
The Hirsel
Great drive from Newcastle to the course, no hold ups great scenery. On arrival greeted by a member of staff in the pro shop who took payment for my buggy. He did not have a great deal to say. Our 4 ball set off the fairways were great, the only problem we found were the greens.
The greens were very slow they really needed to be cut they were like velcro you had to hit the ball hard to get to the hole. Apart from the greens we had a great day, we were let through by a 4 ball of ladies. I will definitely be going back.
Absolute gem
One of the best days of golf I’ve had anywhere.
The course is fantastic with some interesting holes,blind shots and unusual layouts make for a must return to play the course with an insight to where to put your tee shot.
The friendliness of this place is like nothing I’ve come across anywhere else,from the club pro Russell who couldn’t have been more welcoming,to the green keepers and members who give a friendly wave when passing made my visit a fantastic day.
This place is a little out of the way but I promise it’s more than worth the effort to get here,if you’ve read reviews like I did and wonder if it’s somewhere you should try I couldn’t recommend it enough, it is as often described a true hidden gem which is a perfect fit for this outstanding club.
Russell thank you for your fantastic and warm welcome when I visited your brilliant club,I will be back with the guys.
Best wishes Lee.
THE Outstanding Course in the Borders
This course is superb! The thought that has gone into the layout is excellent. The greens are immaculate and true. If you are in the borders, you need to play this course.
This is a great golf course
First time we have played this course, we were very impressed. The course is in great condition, everything was in top condition. It is a challenging course, the layout is brilliant and has plenty of information on the tees. There are also plenty of signs directing you to the next tee. Would definitely recommend
Great little find
Cracking golf course, if your a big hitter and straight you could shoot some low scores on here, it’s not the longest but some fantastic holes meaning you have to be precise off the tee especially on the dog leg holes, I’ll definitely be back now I know the layout. Again great course
Great course. A must play if in the area.
Course in great condition. Interesting parkland course which flows very nicely. Good value for money with Golfnow hot deal. Club house and bar clean and tidy. Staff and course members welcoming and friendly.
The Hirsel
Always a great game here on this reliably well maintained course
Beautiful Greens
The best course I’ve played in the Scottish Borders!
Fab course
Only thing not to like was my golf. Course was not to blame. Very attractive, interesting and incredibly well kept. Tees, semi rough and fairways really well kept. Greens amazing.
Course is on the shorter side, but very challenging. Several blind holes/shots. A couple of tees were not where you would expect, but very good signposting, with layout on back of card.
Don’t expect great changing rooms/showers, but It is obvious the attention is focused on the course.
Pro and bar staff very welcoming and helpful. Food excellent and very reasonable. Members were friendly too.
Really enjoyable round, thoroughly recommended.
Hirsel is brill.
Such a picturesque lovely course not too busy so enjoyed that and course is in great condition. Only thing I didn't like was a blind par 3.need to play the course again to know how to play that hole!
nicks day out
was blow way with 40 mph winds but dont think ah il not play here.please do its awesome.i cant download pics but l caught course in amazing colour.the locals are simalar to me as im northumbrian only a river decides not. but very friendly and open.
Fantastic course and in great condition best greens that I’ve played on this year.
Mini Augusta in the Borders
Very well maintained course with quick and very true greens.
Hirsel Golf Club
Played the course Sunday 10 April and it we hit on with the weather. Light breeze and hazy sunshine - which did help the golf.
The course was in good condition, it just hasn't yet recovered from storm Arwen which took a number of trees down.
Green looked good and putted well and it was a nice relaxing game of golf. The course is a mixture of challenging short/dog leg holes and some great par 3's.
we are looking to go back and play it before too long.
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