Hobson GC: #9
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4.4
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
93.7%
Recommend this course
201 out of 214 reviews
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4.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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31 out of 31 reviews
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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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4.4
214 Reviews (214)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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 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 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 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 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 6
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
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, a bit exposed with the wind, so bear this in mind is playing in windy conditions. Pace was good but we got a bottleneck after the 11th as I think a lot of the members jump in at this point as it's close to the club house.

All greens in play and were excellent condition for this time of year.

I would definitely return for a round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Despite the recent storm, the course was in good condition, no winter greens.

An enjoyable day out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

First round of winter golf here

Course in really good condition for the time of year, greens especially!

Club shop has some great stock, friendly staff, bought myself a waterproof top. Nice pint in the club after too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens very poor

Played for the 3rd time at this course and was hugely disappointed compared to previous rounds. The course its self is in good condition, well sign posted and the weather was fantastic, however the greens were covered with sand making putting very difficult, this put a dampener on the day.

The pace of play was horrendous, waiting at every tee for the players in front, all be it not their fault as the pace of play in front of them was so slow,.

Over 4 hours to get around a relatively easy course!

All in all i wouldnt put anybody off playing this course but id hate to think you payed your money to experience the day we had.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Very well kept not too challenging but nice variation of hole.definitely visit again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great weather,some good golf after a long lay off

Started off great on my own,parred first 2 holes playing on my own,some of the older members were on a comp from early morning yet still held a few up in front of me so i joined 2 single players to keep the play flowing,something that happens alot at Hobson iv been told

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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