Matfen Hall Golf Club - Standing Stone Course
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 36 | 3361 yards | ||
Yellow | 36 | 3191 yards | ||
Red (W) | 37 | 2820 yards |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
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White M: 71.3/121 | 140 | 349 | 441 | 515 | 442 | 377 | 521 | 219 | 357 | 3361 | 6718 |
Yellow M: 70.4/120 | 130 | 336 | 440 | 479 | 434 | 366 | 491 | 193 | 322 | 3191 | 6214 |
Red W: 73.5/126 | 121 | 300 | 429 | 440 | 332 | 328 | 435 | 166 | 269 | 2820 | 5565 |
Handicap | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | ||
Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 |
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Photo submitted by u314164041899 on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164041899 on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164041899 on 05/29/2023
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Bunkers Photo submitted by u314162304989 on 04/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314162304989 on 04/17/2023
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2nd hole Douglas Photo submitted by u090291016 on 10/15/2020
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Photo submitted by beepbapbop on 09/02/2020
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Photo submitted by lou1973 on 08/28/2020
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Photo submitted by t1370634462 on 07/06/2019
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Photo submitted by t1370634462 on 07/06/2019
Blustery Autumn on a Great Layout
We’ve played Matfen many times, but rarely in late autumn. The 3 9s are all great layouts, offering their own challenges. Standing Stones is probably the toughest with the run from 5-8 being particularly hard, not helped by the howling gale we played in. The courses were in generally pretty good condition for the time of year. In common with most courses in this region underfoot was a bit muddy and as a result the fairways haven’t been cut as short as normal. The greens were really soft, but still fast and true, the only problem being all the tree detritus blown all over.
Off the course the pro shop is well stocked and the cafe serves a mighty fine bacon and sausage stottie!
Despite the challenging conditions we really enjoyed our round. The Hot Deal we got was absolutely outstanding value for money - you could easy pay 3x that amount and not feel robbed!
What a turnaround
I was a member of matfen 3 years ago but left due to the poor state of the course. This was my 1st time back playing and want a turnaround the course is in fantastic condition. Bunkers are full of sand and give you the confidence to fully commit to the shot. The only negative point I have is that the rough is beyond treturous if you go into the long stuff forget about finding it. Absolute pleasure going back for a round and it won't be a 3 year wait for my next round.
Not a good course when wet
Nice layout, greens good, etc. Main problem was the wet winter conditions. The grass was allowed to grow too long, probably due to it being wet. The rough was long and damp. Every shot was a mud ball. We gave ourselves preferred lies. I think this course will be excellent in summer and autumn but not in winter.
Poor fairways
Fairways were poor due to being very muddy. We haven’t had much rain so don’t know why the course was so heavy. Spoke to a couple of members who said the same and it’s the reason some haven’t renewed. The greens were excellent but £17.50 for 3 beers afterwards is ridiculous
Tee me up again...
Crisp, cool and damp, but what else would you expect in November... The course played extremely well, but long, and the greens were in great condition. Thoroughly enjoyable round of golf, finished with a hot buttie and coffee in the Keepers Lodge.
Old Favourite
Haven’t played here for years but good to see it’s still in great condition and you forget how good some of the holes are.
Facilities very good
Great Game
The course was in a great condition, and the greens were fast and true.
Terrible greens
Played yesterday and course was terrible, tee boxes as long grass and hadn’t been cut, greens were a disgrace but still got charged £45 each to play. Won’t be going back.
Good Course
I've played Matfen a few times and although we booked to play Dewlaw and Douglas courses on arrival we were advised it was Douglas and Standing Stone we'd be playing. It was a little disappointing as Standing Stone is a bit tough for my skill set. Needless to say the course was on really good condition and it was quiet so we were able to take it at a good pace. I still feel £35 is above average for a round of golf but I suppose you get what you pay for. Good Course and good round overall.
Best greens I've played so far this year
This is the third round I've played this week, and by far the best course played. Excellent condition on the greens especially
Good Condition for October
Played Standing 9. Then Dewlay. First 9 more challenging and better layout. Some very interesting variety of holes. Well worth a visit good value on a hot deal