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4.0
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
81.0%
Recommend this course
156 out of 168 reviews
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3.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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3.8
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.8%
Recommend this course
17 out of 24 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6346 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Hobson Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire should be worn.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.0
168 Reviews (168)
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I’ve played a lot of local courses this summer and Hobson was one of the best……the greens were definitely the best and I’ve played some great courses.Would highly recommended this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Hobson 22/07/2022

Course was in very good condition for our round [greens especially good] and pro shop / club house / driving range are all top notch. Rating would have been 5 stars except for slow play by two 4 ball groups who teed off 40 & 30 mins respectively ahead of us but were caught up by the 2 ball ahead of us on the 2nd hole and by our group on the 3rd hole. The group ahead of us went home at the half way point [probably due to shear frustration!] - our group persevered but it took us the thick end of 4 hours to get round a course that usually takes just over 3 hours to complete. If anyone at Hobson reads this I suggest that a marshal is put out on the course at busy times [maybe on the 4th or 5th tee box?] to give people a polite hurry up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Brilliant course enjoyed my round the only thing that spoiled it bunkers need more sand and weather was too hot but I will be playing there again!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summer morning golf

Great course, would recommend to any who hasn’t played here before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

5*

One of my new favourite courses. Has some tough, tight holes but is forgiving in the right areas. Only downfall was that the greens were rock hard and the ball would not stop - this made for fun putting though.

Will 100% play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

Really enjoyed playing this course, immaculately kept

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course great condition

Very nice course. Not overly long and some pretty holes. Greens very true and staff friendly. Well stocked pro shop. Will definitely return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Lovely course well front nine gave up after that due to horrendous wind , but will definitely go back when conditions allow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Really Busy as expected

Arrived as a two ball, but joined by another golfer as the course was booked solid. Did not hamper play and kept pace with those around us. Good selection of equipment in club shop, but not well signed, did not try the upstairs club house this time, but has good views of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoy Hobson

Definitely one of the best courses in the North East. True greens, fairways with plenty of run even after a week of rain and overall great condition. Well stocked pro shop and you're always made to feel welcome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Great course

Really friendly welcome from pro shop and club members alike, I've only recently started playing golf but if I wasn't moving 100+ miles I'd have considered membership here.

Front 9 more challenging than the back 9, but not overly 'hilled', greens fast but in good condition, lighter sand than most courses in the north east, well kept fairways, trees not too tricky to get out of.

Would return happily.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hobsons choice

Not the first time here. However a love set out course. Ideal for new to golf or those who are experienced. Very helpful staff in the professional shop and after a round by yourself or friends you can relax with a drink in the clubhouse afterwards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time we have ever walked off a course!

Pace of play was horrendous to the point we couldn't play any longer.

We paid £26 a head, drove an hour each way and the course was mayhem. After every shot we were standing for 10mins before hitting the next.

2 hours 50 minuted to play 10 holes was a joke, we should of asked for our money back.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow 4 ball

Course great as usual but, the pace of a 4 ball 3 groups in front of us caused some unnecessary waiting time which resulted in the 2 groups of 2 in front of us only playing 10 holes. They were obviously members but we weren't so we just had to put up with the slow play. Lovely course as usual and the greens are great yet again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course in good condition, playing behind seniors comp slowed the pace down but that was a minor negative.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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