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Longhirst Hall Hotel & Golf - The Dawson Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Two well-maintained 18-hole layouts deliver excellent value, with fairways and greens consistently drawing praise from returning golfers. A modern clubhouse, driving range with shot-tracing technology, and notably friendly staff round out an impressive facility.
About
Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Parkland
Par 73
Length 6713 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
Book a Tee Time at
Longhirst Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 6713 yards | ||
| Yellow | 73 | 6446 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 73 | 5607 yards |
Scorecard for The Dawson Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 72.3/120 | 487 | 324 | 169 | 404 | 394 | 510 | 400 | 375 | 573 | 3636 | 317 | 487 | 161 | 371 | 414 | 379 | 198 | 364 | 386 | 3077 | 6713 |
| Yellow M: 71.1/120 | 475 | 313 | 160 | 399 | 385 | 500 | 369 | 369 | 488 | 3458 | 310 | 475 | 151 | 363 | 401 | 366 | 191 | 352 | 379 | 2988 | 6446 |
| Red W: 72.5/121 | 447 | 305 | 144 | 385 | 371 | 431 | 295 | 355 | 381 | 3114 | 296 | 452 | 142 | 350 | 266 | 320 | 90 | 255 | 322 | 2493 | 5607 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
Hot Deals at Longhirst Club
1-4
Course Details
Year Built N/A
Golf Season April 1st - October 31st
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.
Food & Beverage
BarAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Lounge
Reviews
4.2
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by NewbieNick on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by ShaunG33 on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by stuhal on 05/21/2023
I Recommend This Course
Change of scenery
Course was in good condition, tee boxes ready for some work but level and playable.
Greens were rolling so true and pretty quick. Hats off to the green staff as drought has hit elsewhere yet they've kept the Dawson course looking and playing very good!
Will be back as amazing layout and value for money at £21.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Immaculate.
I've played here a few times over the years but this is the best condition I've seen the Dawson.
It was cheaper to book online with GN, than pay at the coarse.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Should try
Play the two courses at longhirst hall both good & challenging
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great course, strange layout
Some amazing hole’s particularly the 4th with the island green, some challenging holes also. Pro was very friendly as were other golfers on the course. Only slight downside is the tees seemed to be a bit scattered around but most were well signposted.
Fully recommend the course and looking forward to a return round
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Recommended
This is the 3rd time I have played this course now and it doesn't disappoint. Great course, well kept greens, lovely friendly staff.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Course was in great condition green good if not a little hard but we are in a heat wave. With two courses at the same location this tends to reduce 4 ball after 4 ball and my round was at a really good pace. Really enjoyed the course.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Excellent course
As always an enjoyable day out at a competitive rate. I returned a few lake balls to the lake, but no refund lol
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Enjoyable round
Course in good condition , steady play all round
Will be back
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 06/27/2022
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Dawson course
lovely course, very enjoyable round. Only downside was an impatient single golfer who was extremely impatient. I simply stood aside too let him through rather than get flustered
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Excellent course difficult conditions
Excellent course great greens
We played on an extremely windy day which made it tough
Would definitely like to go back and play again without the wind
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Tees and fairways were superb the greens are very challenging and fast
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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