Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
Course Information
Linden Hall Golf Club, Northumberland is an 18 hole, par 72 (6846 yard) resort, parkland golf course designed by Jonathan Gaunt in 1994.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6846 yards | Resort | Parkland
About Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8XF United Kingdom
Tel: 01670 500011
Golf Pro: Gordon Morrison
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
A Grade II Listed Country House, Linden Hall is set in 450 acres of enchanting Northumberland parkland. As well as excellent accommodation, the hotel offers Dormy House rooms, perfect for guests looking for that more tranquil experience. Dining facilities include the more formal Dobson Restaurant, serving first-class cuisine whilst offering breathtaking views across the Northumberland countryside. For a less formal experience, Linden Hall has its very own pub, the Linden Tree, a traditional country inn that has all the charm and atmosphere you would expect. The excellent leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, spa bath, a fitness suite and a whole range of beauty treatments.
Midweek Guide: £28.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £35.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Linden Hall | BLUE | 72 | 73 [130] | 6846 | ||
| Linden Hall | White | 72 | 71 [129] | 6502 | ||
| Linden Hall | Yellow | 72 | 70 [125] | 6117 | ||
| Linden Hall | Red | 72 | 73 [127] | 5530 | ||
| Linden Hall | Yellow | 36 | 0 | 2708 | ||
Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Reviews
Looking for Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club golf reviews? On this page you’ll find up-to-date, independent feedback from golfers who have played Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club in Northumberland, providing feedback on course conditions, value and pace of play. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.93
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 132 reviews)
5 star
52
4 star
50
3 star
22
2 star
6
1 star
2
|
|
Do you have feedback from your last round? Share your thoughts and help fellow golfers to plan their next round. Submit Review
Reviews for Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
Sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Andy H rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2025
Mature course in poor condition
Tee boxes were bare, just mud and sand, greens left a lot to be desired, really poor condition in places, very bobbly. Fairways were fine and course is mature with tough rough so wayward golfers beware and take lots of balls with you. Decent club shop and dining facilities but sadly course was not in good nickReviewer Rating
Rate Helpful
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Value for Money
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Ian P rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2020
September 2020
Nice building, good but expensive food and drink. Course in poor condition, both tees and bunkers. Hotel needs some TLC.(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 120 Handicap: 19.5)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Eddie M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2017
could do with been kept in shape in places fairways etc, green in poor condition for such a prestige place to play golf at. apart from that was ok all freendly staff
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: 19.9)
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: 19.9)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Duncan W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2016
Course could be absolutely beautiful, but it isn't. It hosts 2 of the most picturesque par 3 holes I've ever seen, yet they're not well maintained so they don't look anywhere near as good as they could. Greens are in reasonable conditions, bunkers are below average with large pools of water (despite no rain for over 24 hours) and tee boxes are not well looked-after at all.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: 22.3)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: 22.3)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Mick M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2011
Need to invest in some serious money for drainage. Bunkers are like ponds - walkways between greens and next tee box is swamped.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Steve J rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2010
The course let the whole place down, everything else was good or excellent. Layout of the course is poor with many fairway bunkers which you can't see off the tee.The par 3's are very picturesque and challenging, if generally short. Course design doesn't give you a lot to aim at off the tee, condition very poor (May 2010)with greens the slowest that I have EVER played. Staff very friendly, particularly in Pro shop.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
John B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 14 2007
A very nice location with some very nice holes. Condition of the course has always been very good. The style of course leaves some fairly long walks between holes.For me the course is spoilt by the fact that they seem to have gone fairway bunker crazy, not a problem for the first few holes but very frustrating after 18.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Adam L rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 18 2025
Overall very playable. But a lot of the tees and greens were in need of repair and better maintenance. Not many sprinkler systems were in place and going around the course a lot of groundwork?s were taking place. But some very challenging holes but also very playable at the same time. Enjoyed it very much.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Ben C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2022
This course is a really good layout with some good holes and options on tee boxes. Par 3s are very good, be better if they mixed up the distances a bit as were all short from yellows. You can tell this used to be a very good course but now lacks the investment to keep it in top condition. From a value point of view for ?20 it's a steal. Long walks between tees so get a buggy if you struggle.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Gary S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 19 2019
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Andy C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 27 2018
Good resort course
For a resort course was in excellent condition, greens were in great nick and all in play despite frost. Some interesting par 3's and open enough so at just over 6k yards was an enjoyable golfing experience . ?15 green fee as hotel guest was excellent value.Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
David R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 15 2017
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Julia P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 29 2017
The conditions were abit splodgy but then what can you expect in January! Wonderful course though and I'll definitely play again when the weather improves. Some amazingly scenic but challenging holes.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Keith O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2016
I only visit here once every few years. Some lovely holes. Not enough money put into the course to keep it in the standard it deserves. Unfortunately staff in the pub are less than helpful and prices are above average.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.7)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.7)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Mick M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 24 2011
suffering from boggy ground
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Steven G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2010
a bit boggy under foot but a course in good condition
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Tony S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 30 2007
This has been my home course this season and over the summer it has been in extremely good condition although I didn't get to play it as much as I would've liked to! The course is fairly long and unless you want to be hitting long irons to the green you need to get a decent drive away. All of the 4 par 3's have water involved and are a decent test the par 5's are long as you'd expect in particular the 13th with a double leg first left then right to a mounded green protected by a burn at the front and sides. This course is a good test and I would recommend you give it a go however it can get a bit wet during the winter months and is sometimes kept open when it should really be closed.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Darrin S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 13 2022
Winter Golf @ Linden
Great course, look good for March.. Pace of play really good. Linden is a super course in a great location.(Round played: Mar 2022 - Score: 79 Handicap: 7.8)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Phil H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2021
Very good
Since lockdown eased this course has improved dramatically. The greens were in poor condition but are now rolling very well. Fairways are lovely and the bunkers are beginning to be a lot more playable than before. A tough test of a course. If you go in the rough the chances of finding your ball are very slim so finding the fairway is a must! Some great holes and views. Just a little more upkeep and this course could be one of the best in the area!Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Stuart S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2021
Went late on a Sunday and had buggies but still felt pressured too play fast as everyone had buggies and were waiting on every tee. Was good course though
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Mark B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2020
Northumberland gem
Course very challenging. Bunkers poor. Walkways between holes long and some poor.Greens and fairways fantastic. Rough damaging to your scorecard, probably too damaging.
Unfortunately due to current restrictions bar and food restrictions.
Definitely worth a go.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Andrew L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2019
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Geoff S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2019
Excellent course
Well cared for course with challenging holes. Suits the longe hitters as it is a long courseReviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Andrew B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2019
Challenging course
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Graham S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2019
Enjoyable round of golf, would recommend. Food at the pub could have better. Friendly staff in clubhouse
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: )
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: )
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Tim A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2019
Lovely
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Paul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2018
Good value
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Andrew J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2018
A very well laid out golf course. Very wide fairways, easy to play, but beware of the many water hazards. Greens a bit on the slow side, but this seems to be normal for the course, ok, once you get used to them. All in all, well worth a visit.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap:13. Nett 70
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap:13. Nett 70
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Neil C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2018
For the amount of rain we have had course was in quite good condition
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 100 Handicap: 21.9)
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 100 Handicap: 21.9)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Neil C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2017
great nick
Course in great conditions . Play here rugular and not seen course as good as this for years(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 21.6)
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Showing reviews 1-30 of 85 reviews
The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Submit Review For Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
Share your thoughts to provide valuable feedback to the golf club and to help other golfers who may be planning to play here.
Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Frequently Asked Questions
The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.
Is there a driving range at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club.
Can you hire buggies at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
Is there accommodation at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club for further details.
Nearby Golf Courses
Discover more Northumberland golf courses near Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club. Below is a list of nearby golf clubs in Northumberland, providing you with all the information you need to plan your next round. Get access to independent golf course reviews, detailed golf club information, scorecards, green fees and visitor information.
View more golf courses in Northumberland
