Hobson Golf Club

Course was in good condition for our round with greens running true. However, a significant issue during our round was frustratingly slow pace of play until we reached the 11th tee after nearly 3 hours - subsequent pace improved significantly taking just over 1 hour to complete the remainder of the course. We noticed several players left the course after the 10th - suspect that they had run out of time.... 🤔

Course was in good but not outstanding condition for our round with some unusual areas of GUR and preferred lies in play which was slightly surprising at this time in the season. Significant issue during our visit was very slow pace of play - it took us 4hours and 15minutes to get round including several extended periods standing waiting (for reference reasonable pace at Hobson for a 4 ball is circa 3hours 20minutes). Also we had a few puts "lip out" on some greens - on closer inspection it appeared that some of the cup sleaves weren't in properly which we rectified before moving to the next hole - can't imagine that the green keepers would have left them like this - suspect that one of the very slow groups ahead of us might have been leaving following players "a bit of a challenge" to contend with? The club needs to have a close look at what's going on as people will start to avoid the course in future if this sort of thing persists which would be a shame.

Best the course has been in years

Greens were perfect

Nice enough course but pace of play was un-acceptable. Too many 4 balls stacked up with no awareness for letting groups through. Nearly 4.5hrs on a quiet morning.

first time at this course and it was soaking..not the club's fault but maybe in the winter put on winter tee mats as the tee boxes were waterlogged on 70% which was a shame. I would defo play the course again in the summer but wouldn't in the winter months. greens rolled well though considering how wet the course was.

Originally due to play week before but course was closed due to bad weather… phoned pro shop and they re-booked no problem for the following week. When we arrived, there were still some winter rules in play where some fairways were mat play or take off to the side… understandably after the recent rainfall! and greens had been hollowtined and sanded so they were slow, the course was in good condition overall and would certainly like to return in the summer months. An enjoyable day a nice course with some good amenities like a driving range and the pro shop was well stocked and friendly. Will be back.

With the course only opening that week we didn't know what to expect. Surprised to find it was only preferred lies on a number of fairways due to wet and repaired ground. The greens were in great conditiion and well kept, cut and steady as usual. There were a few winter tees in action but not many (par 3s and a par 4). Wasn't able to use MyEG as markers weren't set, unsure why so couldn't record an official handicap, best check with teh staff. Facilities were great. The range, putting greens and practice areas all in great shape. An excellent start to the year.

When we consider the sheer amount of rainfall we've had in recent days and weeks, the course was in excellent condition all things considered!

Tee boxes were more than usable, fairways were good, well drained, and greens were all in play and fully usable.

Especially considering the weather which has been foul, the course held up extremely well.

I’ve drove past this course many times over the years but never had the time to play it.

Wow I’ve missed out over the years as it is probably the best value for money course I have played.

The layout, the friendliness of the club shop staff and course conditions were all top drawer.

I have played Hobson on more than one occasion and like to book tee times when it’s not too busy, I am relatively new to the sport and enjoy the quiet in case a tee shot slices and just a really bad miss which you can imagine are quite a few, Hobson is an open course with plenty of miss spots so you don’t have to hit everything straight, great staff and the few people on the course where great when I played through a 4 ball, great round and would highly recommend

Very enjoyable round of golf. Quite dry so ball was running well. Greens were in excellent condition and consistent. Tee shots are fairly open so some room for error.

Beautiful views and overall an excellent round of golf.

Clubhouse very friendly and good choice of good value food and drink.

I have been meaning to give this course a go for a while. Some of the previous reviews put me off a bit, but I have to say that the whole round was wonderful. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful, members very welcoming and course was in splendid condition. Played on a sunny wind free evening which helped. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Won’t leave it too long until I’m back. Happily recommend.

Played this morning..what a lovely course..lush green fairways..the greens are immaculate..other people at the course were friendly..the lad in the clubhouse made us a lovely bacon sandwich before we left..really enjoyed our day there..will definitely go back.