Matfen Hall Golf Club
Course Information
Matfen Hall Golf Club, Northumberland is a 27 hole club with three loops of 9 holes; the Dewlaw, Standing Stone and Douglas Courses. A resort, parkland golf course
27 holes | 6700 yards | Resort | Parkland
About Matfen Hall Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE20 0RQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01661 866500
Golf Pro: J Harrison | Tel: 01661886400
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Matfen Hall Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Midweek Guide: £35.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £40.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Douglas | Yellow | 36 | 36 | 3164 | ||
| Dewlaw/Douglas | White | 72 | 70.8 [116] | 6392 | ||
| Dewlaw/Douglas | Yellow | 72 | 69.6 [114] | 6105 | ||
| Dewlaw/Douglas | Red | 73 | 72.2 [123] | 5501 | ||
| Standing Stone/Dewlaw | White | 72 | 71.3 [121] | 6381 | ||
| Standing Stone/Dewlaw | 6214 | 72 | 73 | 6214 | ||
| Standing Stone/Dewlaw | Yellow | 72 | 70.4 [120] | 6157 | ||
| Standing Stone/Dewlaw | Red | 74 | 73.5 [126] | 5582 | ||
| Douglas/Standing Stone | White | 72 | 71.5 [124] | 6425 | ||
| Douglas/Standing Stone | Yellow | 72 | 70.4 [124] | 6196 | ||
| Douglas/Standing Stone | Red | 73 | 72.9 [129] | 5563 | ||
| Par 3 Course | PAR 3 | 27 | 28 | 985 | ||
| Standing Stone | Yellow | 36 | 36 | 3191 | ||
| Dewlaw | Yellow | 36 | 36 | 3023 | ||
Matfen Hall Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.32
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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Rick Ashington rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2014
Played with our society of 24. Very disappointed. Needs a bit of care and attention. Tee signs and cards confusing with the 3 9's. The 2 9's we played were very different with the greens very slow. Bunkers were untidy with grass growing high around the edges. Trying be something it is not and seems to be living on its past reputation. Way better value courses around now.
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Peter rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2017
Played on 25/03 and have to say very disappointed. Started on Standing Stone. 1st hole 130 yard par 3 on a winter green...Not the greatest of starts but was willing to overlook. The fairways on all of the standing stone were disappointing and looked like they hadn't been cut for at least a week.
Back 9 we played the Dewlaw which started a lot better and looked in much better condition until we played the 3rd (which was our 12th). Lovely looking hole dogleg right par 4 around 350 yards however it was completely ruined by the hole being shortened to 170 yards using a winter green. I am using a winter green loosely as it was literally a hole in the middle of the fairway with a flag in it.
Course could be a lot better with a bit more maintenance and also signs to guide you to each hole as at times on the front 9 we had no idea where we were going as the Douglas and Standing Stone run side by side.
Wouldn't return in a hurry.
Back 9 we played the Dewlaw which started a lot better and looked in much better condition until we played the 3rd (which was our 12th). Lovely looking hole dogleg right par 4 around 350 yards however it was completely ruined by the hole being shortened to 170 yards using a winter green. I am using a winter green loosely as it was literally a hole in the middle of the fairway with a flag in it.
Course could be a lot better with a bit more maintenance and also signs to guide you to each hole as at times on the front 9 we had no idea where we were going as the Douglas and Standing Stone run side by side.
Wouldn't return in a hurry.
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Stuart C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 11 2013
fairways excellent tee box very poor greens poor
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Steve B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2009
Played in gale force winds on 3 October - not a good idea! Started on the Dewlaw - the newest nine holes. Will take time for these holes to "bed-in" but they aren't anything special and I won't hurry to play them for a few years. The Douglas section, part of the original 18, was better but again nothing special. There are better courses in the region to look out for.
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Mick M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 27 2021
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Russell R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2019
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(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: )
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Tony M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 19 2015
My last visit to Matfen Hall was 10 years ago, and at that time it was my favourite course in the area. 10 years later, I was really looking forward to this visit for our annual Christmas golf day.
Did the course live up to my expectations? Yes and no. Admittedly, it was a grey December day, but the course has not really changed at all in 10 years. Parts of it still feel very new but the Standing Stone 9 has some beautiful holes with great views of the hall and the large houses next to it.
All in all I would like to visit again in the summer on a sunny day as the views over the lake towards the hall are stunning and the course has some interesting holes withour being too tough for the handicap golfer.
Friendly staff in the bar rounded off a good afternoon and set us up nicely for our Christmas night out.
Did the course live up to my expectations? Yes and no. Admittedly, it was a grey December day, but the course has not really changed at all in 10 years. Parts of it still feel very new but the Standing Stone 9 has some beautiful holes with great views of the hall and the large houses next to it.
All in all I would like to visit again in the summer on a sunny day as the views over the lake towards the hall are stunning and the course has some interesting holes withour being too tough for the handicap golfer.
Friendly staff in the bar rounded off a good afternoon and set us up nicely for our Christmas night out.
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Jim N rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 31 2015
(Round played: Jan 2015 - Score: 104 Handicap: 28)
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Kirk R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2014
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 102 Handicap: 20.7)
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Andy B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2012
Very open course, forgiving. Suited to a beginner as doesn't punish bad shots too harshly, but also has good length to test a more experienced player.
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 56 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 56 Handicap: )
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Mick M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2011
When played the fairways had a lot of standing water on it which did not allow any run on the ball. Some interesting and challenging holes. Would play again
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David P rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2025
Given option of two of three nine hole courses depending on work being done around the golf course.
Some nice testing holes.
Some nice testing holes.
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David P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2021
Lovely course...quiet...some challenging holes!
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.8)
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.8)
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Michael W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2020
The course was good, lots of variation in the holes, nice walk with good views, a really pleasant course.
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 118 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 118 Handicap: )
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Kev D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2020
Great course and fantastic value for money
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David C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2019
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David P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2019
Great course...two of three 9 hole course combined to play your 18.
Various style of hole and greens and fairways very good!
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 21.3)
Various style of hole and greens and fairways very good!
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 21.3)
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Alex G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2018
the least interesting of the 27 holes but still a nice 9 and in good condition. nice greens playing consistently. Good club house and food
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 53 Handicap: )
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 53 Handicap: )
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Ben W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2018
Great golf in great surroundings
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Mark H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 27 2018
Long game but great play
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Roger S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2017
Lived up to expectations
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John T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 7 2017
Please visit
Great challenge good layout,greens good very friendly value for money quite long(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 96 Handicap: 28)
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Jeffrey T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 22 2017
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Connor G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 7 2016
coure was brilliant and loved every second of playing, definitely worth a round there again
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 76 Handicap: 7.1)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 76 Handicap: 7.1)
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Michael L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 13 2016
Very good course, all three nines are worth trying out
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 87 Handicap: 17.7)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 87 Handicap: 17.7)
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Lee M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2016
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Ben H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 8 2016
Winter voucher used. Lovely bacon sandwich. First round of the year and really pleased with the result. Course was damp but expected at this time of year
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 80 Handicap: 19.5)
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Eric T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2015
Disappointed that we couldn't play the original 18 however the new 9 was really good even though they had been tyned. would recommend and play again.
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 84 Handicap: 12.5)
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 84 Handicap: 12.5)
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David L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2015
Beautiful course and a great setting, some tough holes
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 105 Handicap: 25.5)
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Sam W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2015
I like the new dewlaw/ douglas combination the best. Fun, exciting and enjoyable. I would play again.
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 15.1)
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 15.1)
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Matfen Hall Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Matfen Hall Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Matfen Hall Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Matfen Hall Golf 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 Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Matfen Hall Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Matfen Hall Golf 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 Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Matfen Hall Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Matfen Hall Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Matfen Hall Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Matfen Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Matfen Hall Golf Club for further details.
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