Longhirst Hall Hotel & Golf - The Lakes Course

Real challenge for any golfer. I’ve played this course a few times and really enjoyed the challenge, however, the pace of play was terrible this time. 2 hours to get to the 7th hole on a Monday morning!

Having played the Dawson course a few times, and heard from friends that the Lakes was far more challenging (even hard), I was looking forward to this round and it wasn't disappointing. Pretty much every hole has adjacent water, as you'd expect. The course is challenging but not unfair, and rewards accuracy. It was in great condition. There are some really memorable holes, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Spacious, well kept course with interesting layout and challenging features.

Recommended

Got there a bit early , warmed up and still got away 10 minutes early , the course in excellent condition ,

Pace of play was slow , a lot of 4 balls out , and not a lot on the fairway , but still enjoyed and would go back .

First time playing the Lakes course for us - it's significantly shorter than the Dawson course but more technical due to tighter tee and approach shots - we felt that it's probably the easier course out of the two due to the reduced yardage and will be relatively easy to post a low score once you are familiar with it. The review would easily have been 5 stars but for the following - quite a few of the greens and aprons are currently damaged with some areas GUR and some that should be GUR - inconsistency of the greens was a major frustration for us + inconsiderate members teeing off without a tee reservation and trying to hassle everyone else to hurry around the course made for a somewhat unpleasant atmosphere - all things considered the £35 green fee feels a bit o.t.t. at the moment - £25 would probably be nearer the mark until the greens are properly rejuvenated.

Only played 9 holes as we got stuck in the middle of the competition and they wouldn't let our two ball through.

Difficult course, very tight in areas and unforgiving. Excellently presented couldn’t fault the layout. Slightly slow play due to it being extremely busy.

Great round at the lakes tee off just after 6 and nobody on the course perfect.

Tough course for a beginner like myself with some narrow fairways and many hazards, however, very enjoyable

Spacious course, full of interesting features and holes, in good condition.

Staff friendly and helpful.

Recommended

Had a great round with our society. A tough layout but superbly presented and the greens outstanding. A few dry patches given the weather but overall a brilliant day. Good and service equally as good. Booking for next year.

the only thing that let this course down was that all the ball cleaners were empty even though there was water all over. there was plenty of cleaners on course.

The Lakes course at Longhirst is not unduly long, but every hole is a challenge with most lined by water in some shape or form. And the rough is fairly long too. Needless to say it pays to hit straight, easier said than done of course ! But, this is exactly how golf should be - you get punished for wayward shots and rewarded for keeping it straight, so often best to stick with an iron off the tee - a good course for the thinking golfer who likes a challenge. Course was in good condition and greens also mostly good and not too fast, or 'woolly'. I really enjoyed the round, despite losing a few balls, and will definitely come back for more 'punishment' !

Played here lots over the years. Weather was great and enjoyed the course in the sunshine. Fairly easy start but once you get into the course it really tightens up, but remains really enjoyable as you have to play every shot in the bag. Then a long last few holes. The views at the top of 17 across the course are fantastic. Course was lush and green, and very very well presented. Nice pint of Guinness to finish. Top day.