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4.3
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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
79.5%
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3.5
2 Reviews (2)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
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4.1
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.4%
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Style Parkland
Par 36
Length 3361 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Matfen Hall Golf Club - Standing Stone/ Dewlaw
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark James (1994) Andrew Mair (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Academy at Matfen Hall"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

4.3
110 Reviews (110)
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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very long and very wet

Firstly the lady at the make shift clubhouse at the driving range was fantastic and I couldn’t fault her. The course layout however is incredibly long, the holes were good and there’s a few challenging ones, but greens are far too small and the course was a bog, every shot plugged no matter what. Fairways were also hard to determine between them and the rough. Dont expect a quick round, 7.88 miles to walk it. The distance between greens and the next tees are ridiculous. Would play again in the summer if we had a good few weeks of dry weather.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Alot of work going on at the club

I used to be a member here and it is overall a great course, unfortunately there is alot of improvement going on at the minute with the club house being rebuilt. So the first tee is now from the 4th next to the driving range which is not mentioned. The bunkers really need to be looked at also.

I feel with the level on building work going on the green fees should be discounted until the work is completed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Greens were brilliant. Rolled very true and a nice pace. Course in good condition. Tee boxes could be a little tidier/neater. Not the cheapest but I’d say worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Very poor greens

29th of May 2023 and the golf course greens are still almost unplayable. Clearly they haven’t been watered and there is no growth to cover the tram lines.
Very disappointing for what is actually a good course, let down fully by the greens.
Looks like the green keepers aren’t qualified to maintain these greens although the rest of the course is laid out well.

Probably the worst greens in Northumberland for this time of year, very disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day

Had a fantastic round on the Dewlaw a Douglas course. Course and greens were in great condition following a very wet spring. This was my first time playing at Matfen and I will definitely play again. Love the layout of the course and having 3 sets of 9.

The course was bizarely quiet. We teed off at 11am on a Sunday in May and for the first 9 holes barely seen another soul on the course. I can't understand why it was so quiet but this made for a great playing experience as we never felt rushed nor that we were pressing anyone ahead of us.

Staff were all very friendly and pro shop/clubhouse were emaculate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course - Plays long!

I played a mid-week 9-hole round at Standing Stone with a couple of friends. The course was very quiet and looked lovely. I enjoyed the round but there were some bunkers that were a little rough and the course was pretty wet, meaning there was no roll out. Drives would plug on the fairway, which made the course very long.

Nevertheless, we had lovely weather for the round and really enjoyed it, I look forward to going back and playing once it's dried out a little in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

fairways grass needs cut greens where like a sponge foot prints everywhere needs more drainage very wet groud conditions

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Matfen Hall

Really nice course, lovely layout, some great holes. A fair course to play. Could benefit from some extra bins around the course but this is in no way a criticism

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Definitely worth a visit

Staff were polite and friendly. Course was in great condition. Will be going back as soon as we can. Would recommend to others as a great place to go and play.

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

Nice day out

The course is in excellent condition, firm fairways and beautiful greens. The club house is welcoming but the prices seem to be the same as the hotel.Other than that a great place for game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day at Matfen Hall

Course was in great condition. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Look forward to coming back again.

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

Quality course

Quality golf course, in good condition and greens true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Truly Excellent, Best In NE

Top class standards under new ownership, the course is in impeccable condition and is unrivalled in the area. 5*

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

We played the Dewlaw and Douglas, both 9 holes are very good, greens in excellent condition and very consistent. Stay out of the rough, it’s absolutely savage!

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

Brilliant Round

We had nearly all 4 seasons in a day but, that didn’t stop us from having a great round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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