Hobson GC: #9
View from the 9th tee at Hobson Golf Club
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4.5
226 Reviews (226)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
95.9%
Recommend this course
212 out of 226 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
Hobson's forgiving open layout, friendly staff, and excellent value consistently earn top marks from recent golfers. A well-equipped driving range and welcoming clubhouse with good food and drink complete the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6536 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20 - GBP 22
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Hobson Junior Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.5
226 Reviews (226)
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely greens!

Took my clubs whilst visiting the in laws. This is the closest course to them. The course was lovely, especially this time of year. Greens were stunning.

Will definitely visit again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Maintenance

The amount of maintenance being carried out on the course ( bunker wall heights and drainage), should have reduced the green fee. We paid £23. Other courses under less maintenance have charged far less.

Saying that, the greens were in very good condition and all greens and tees were available ( not winter ).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable retirn

Last played Hobson about 30 years ago. Memories of it were ‘ok’. Very impressed by the course and facilities 2024. Greens excellent. Very friendly club.

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

Miserable members

Three miserable members , they tee'd off 10.45 behind me and my brother we filled a 3 ball , the 3 behind us 2 on a buggy were up our backsides all the way around hitting balls when we were still on green not shouting fore , they basically chased us around, we've played here about 6 7 times over last few months but won't return in a hurry due to these members especially the one driving buggy attitude was disgusting rant over great course great staff shame they have members like that

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

Nice course, greens in great condition, friendly staff -

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

Very tidy track!

Much improved course, fairways, greens and tees all good.

Relatively flat but not unchallenging.

Bar facilities good! And well stocked pro shop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Will come back

I recently had the pleasure of playing a round of golf at this course, and I can confidently say it was an enjoyable experience that I plan to repeat. I teed off early, at 7 am, which gave me the advantage of a peaceful morning round. The course itself is a great mix of challenge and enjoyment, with some tricky obstacles and varied terrain that keep things interesting. Despite the challenges, the fairways and roughs are quite forgiving, making it accessible for golfers of all skill levels.

The only downside to my experience was the presence of the greenkeepers. While it's understandable that course maintenance is crucial, they were preparing the greens and bunkers during my round and didn't make an effort to move out of the way or allow me to play safely past them. This was a bit of a distraction, but I must note that all the staff I interacted with were very friendly.

Overall, I had a great time on this course and look forward to returning soon.

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

Amazing

Really well maintained golf course can tell a lot of hard work has been done over the years. Staff really kind and accommodating in the pro shop

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Too much to write about

Just a terrible round from start to finish! Pace of play was ridiculously slow and people were just walking on and playing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course

I have played Hobsons quite a few times I like the course

They have now charged the 16th from a very difficult par three to a dog leg left par four which is easy to hit the green in two with a decent drive

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course

2nd time playing here

Just turned up and booked a tee time

Course was decent

Found the back 9 quite easy

Overall shot 81 and I’m a 10 handicap so played decent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Little bit sub-par at Hobson at the moment

Course has recently been closed then under restrictions for quite a while due to ground conditions which is understandable considering recent wet weather. However, it's now open again but some areas are still very muddy / boggy hence not in best condition - green fee of £23 mid-week seems a bit high when all things considered - circa £15 would be nearer the mark. Our group wasn't 100% convinced by some of the recent alterations to the course with the exception of the reinstatement of the old green position on the 16th which should come good given time. The most puzzling aspect for us was the club's recent decision to allow buggies back on which defies logic and will definitely result in further damage to the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great test on windy day

Course wasn't bad after all the rain we have had the greens were good the greenkeepers are doing a great job . It was windy which made it a good test . Pace of play was great .food and drink in the clubhouse was good .The members made us welcome and the lad in the proshop couldn't be more helpful good day .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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