Matfen Hall Golf Club - Douglas Course in Matfen, Northumberland, England

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4.1

132 Reviews (132)

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3.8

Value

3.9

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.2

73.9%

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114 out of 132 reviews

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3.0

2 Reviews (2)

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1.5

Value

1.5

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2.5

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1.5

Amenities

1.0

StaffFriendliness

3.0

50.0%

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4.4

16 Reviews (16)

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Conditions

4.1

Value

4.2

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4.4

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.6

81.2%

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13 out of 16 reviews

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About

Holes 9

Type Resort

Style Parkland

Par 36

Length 3339 yards

Slope N/A

Rating N/A

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Matfen Hall Golf Club - Douglas/ Standing Stone

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length
White	36	3339 yards
Yellow	36	3164 yards
Red (W)	36	2749 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Douglas/Standing Stone

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	Total
White M: 71.5/124	495	292	383	445	206	550	352	173	443	3339	6700
Yellow M: 70.4/123	462	284	380	437	182	488	344	164	423	3164	6355
Red W: 72.9/129	417	266	280	410	157	469	240	132	378	2749	5569
Handicap	7	15	13	1	11	5	9	17	3
Par	5	4	4	4	3	5	4	3	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	13	5	15	3	17	11	7	9	1

Course Details

Year Built 1994

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jonathan Gaunt (1998) Mark James (1994) Andrew Mair (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Academy at Matfen Hall"

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes

Fivesomes Allowed No

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

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Reviews

4.1

132 Reviews (132)

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KarstenPingMan1959

Played On 07/21/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Truly Excellent, Best In NE

Top class standards under new ownership, the course is in impeccable condition and is unrivalled in the area. 5*

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314161990186

Played On 07/02/2022

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great course

We played the Dewlaw and Douglas, both 9 holes are very good, greens in excellent condition and very consistent. Stay out of the rough, it’s absolutely savage!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314162812483

Played On 06/12/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Brilliant Round

We had nearly all 4 seasons in a day but, that didn’t stop us from having a great round.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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t165590311

Played On 05/25/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

What a turnaround

I was a member of matfen 3 years ago but left due to the poor state of the course. This was my 1st time back playing and want a turnaround the course is in fantastic condition. Bunkers are full of sand and give you the confidence to fully commit to the shot. The only negative point I have is that the rough is beyond treturous if you go into the long stuff forget about finding it. Absolute pleasure going back for a round and it won't be a 3 year wait for my next round.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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KeithRowley

Played On 05/15/2022

Reviews 27

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

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u123098655

Played On 05/22/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

generoous fairways so miss the fairway at your peril as rough is brutal ! Great condition overall thoroughly enjoyed my repeat visit . Shame it wasnt being fully utilised

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u4834016

Played On 05/15/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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KeithRowley

Played On 05/15/2022

Reviews 27

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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KeithRowley

Played On 05/13/2022

Reviews 27

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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ianhepple

Played On 05/13/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Gale force winds

Course still open with winds in excess of 40 knots. Almost impossible to play. Asked reception if we could kindly return on another say to day and lady was extremely unhelpful.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Poor

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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COTHILLD95

Played On 05/08/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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micklam

Played On 04/23/2022

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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t1675276848

Played On 04/25/2022

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Cold weather

Used cart

The course was very quiet and was in excellent condition for the time of year. There could be more markers to identify the next tee box, and more visible range markers, but overall a lovely course to play. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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BobbySLM

Played On 04/16/2022

Reviews 9

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a year

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Joanne & Bob Matfin

Returning to golf after 4 yrs--so i needed a easy walking course , Matfen ideal and having played here many times it was good to see progress of the course itself . My caddie (the wife) again proved to be a better putter than me.

Played Dewlar--across the road then Douglas. Both were fine but the ground was like walking on Pease pudding .

Staff great-they always are ! ..

Yes a good day & suprised i got round 18 holes especially with new clubs--many thanks Matfen from a Matfin

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

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u764392592

Played On 04/15/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

One of the best courses I’ve ever played

Not one thing bad to say about it, course was in great condition! Staff were sound and played at a good pace on the course. 100% be back again

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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t62578011

Played On 04/09/2022

Reviews 4

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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u314162311745

Played On 03/29/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u314162311745

Played On 03/29/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

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flanders41

Played On 03/18/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Very nice !

Friendly, helpful staff and welcoming. Course well manicured, bunkers proper sand, greens in good condition, very enjoyable round of golf ! Thanks

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 03/13/2022

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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