Longhirst Hall Hotel & Golf - The Dawson Course

A top quality course in fantastic condition. Nice wide fairways and big greens, of which were running very fast and true. There was quite a bit of water on the back 9, which was surprising given we played the Dawson, I'd hate to know how much water was on the aptly named lakes course by comparison. I was suprised to learn the course was only established in 1997, I'm going to keep an eye on this place as it will only get better the more mature it gets. Can't wait to play it again.

All good. Slight hold ups on a few tee boxes but nothing serious.

Rough pretty thick, so more lost balls than expected, even just running off the fairway a foot or two.

But overall everything looking nice .

Whilst on Holiday, I decided to book a round on the Dawson course. To be honest I can't fault it. Good layout, greens lovely, all well managed and cut. Plenty of green keepers, staff friendly at reception. I enjoyed it so much, I've just booked the Lakes course for Thursday.

Wonderful evening’s golf. Lovely round on a lovely course. Originally had a booking for the previous Sunday but when I got there the course was closed. Staff very apologetic and very helpful in getting me a replacement round. Weather had been a bit damp in the week but dried up for Thursday and stayed dry during round. Course in great nick and greens very smooth. Interesting requirement to avoid goose poo but that only adds to the character. Had a most enjoyable evening. I’ll be back

I’ve played at Longhirst a few times and it’s never let me down, great course with friendly staff and an excellent clubhouse. I played today (13/05/24) and the service I received was 10/10! I rang up requesting a buggy as I wanted to take my 80 year old grandfather out on course since he was a golfer but due to ill health can no longer play or walk properly. The staff in the clubhouse allowed him to go on course as a guest free of charge with a buggy and even allowed us to pick a tee time that was more suitable to us to accommodate for him and his limited mobility. Outstanding!

Well maintained course especially considering the bad weather lately. Nice wide fairways making it forgiving for us big slicers.

Booked late due to my course being closed due to storm babet. Course was in very good condition. Long walks inbetween tee boxes, walked 8700yds in total.

Highly recommend

I will be looking at a membership, thoroughly enjoyed myself! Managed to go round with one of the members called Dave, top bloke and he ended up helping me to score my best round for a year! Looking forward to coming back

Love this course. Staff are fantastic and welcoming, members are nice and chatty. Had been heavy rain for a couple of days resulting in a couple of additional water features and course was quite heavy. Despite that a great day, greens in fantastic condition, fairways were grand. Have played this course before and will definitely play it again. Love it.

Some 40 golfers played at the Dawson Course. We had a package of coffee, bacon sarnie, 30 practice balls, a round of golf and a 2 course meal for £33.00, excellent value.

From Billy the assistant golf manager down to the catering staff the whole day was well managed. The course was in good condition and with temps in the mid 20s the weather also played its part.

Our past captain was so impressed he is taking his away day back there in 2024.

Thankyou to everyone at Longhirst, you did us proud

John Doughty

Seniors Chairman

We took 42 senior golfers to play the Longhirst Dawson course with a bacon sandwich and coffee to start, 18 holes on the Dawson and finished with a 2 course meal.

The organisation from the staff at Longhirst from booking the day to the day itself was fantastic. The course was on superb condition. (Hats off to the green keepers). Special thanks to Billy the assistant director of golf and to Pam and her staff for the wonderful food.

I would highly recommend playing at Longhirst.

Colin

The Dawson course was beautifully maintained and provided a good test for our group which ranged from 2hcp to 25hcp. Friendly atmosphere in the clubhouse and well priced. Good practice area also.

Played the Dawson for the first time and it was fantastic. Condition, difficulty and facilities are top notch. Definitely be playing again.

Had heard poor reviews. Played in club match on 31st August and was so impressed that went back next day with partner and family. Will go back again for sure.

Great course very well set out

Quite testing as lots of well placed hazards

Only negative was the greens were quite slow and could of done with a cut but think that's just down to all the rain we've had

Definitely play here again

Course was in fantastic condition with greens rolling true. Friendly vibe in clubhouse and venue has great practice facilities if youre the sort who likes to warm up on the range or chipping green etc. They have two championship golf courses and yet only charge £18 for a guest. Unbeatable in the area in my opinion.