Fixby Hall, Lightridge Rd,
Fixby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD2 2EP
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Alex Keighley (PGA, Head Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Original design by Tom Dunn (1891), with later modifications by Alex Herd, Herbert Fowler, Dr Alister MacKenzie, Fred W. Hawtree, Donald Steel, and William Swan.
53.672346
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2 mi N of Huddersfield / 16 mi SE of Leeds.
Huddersfield Golf Club is home to one of the oldest and finest parkland golf courses in Yorkshire. Originally designed by Tom Dunn, later modifications were introduced by several celebrated designers, including Dr Alister MacKenzie. Wonderfully natural landscapes and views abound from the Grade II listed clubhouse (Fixby Hall) and several vantage points around the course.
This renowned stalwart of West Yorkshire golf, offers a mainly open, occasionally tree-lined layout, which will thoroughly test your game. From its opulently-sized teeing ground, the long par-4 1st proceeds gently downhill, crossing the par-4 9th fairway en route to the green. After this minor "idiosyncrasy" at the start, the predominantly open linksy layout settles down to include many attractive features with several excellent holes to enjoy.
Plenty of golfing challenge and usually good upkeep contribute to the appeal of this well-crafted and pleasantly testing design. Definitely one to include on your play list if you are visting West Yorkshire.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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Huddersfield GC's impressive clubhouse is the Grade II listed Fixby Hall. Little is known about the early history of this once private house, which for several centuries (c.1220-1809) was home to the influential and noble Thornhill family.
Clara Thornhill, whose portrait hangs in the club's dining room, became a personal friend of Charles Dickens; it is thought he gained his inspiration for Haversham Hall in Great Expectations from his visits to Fixby.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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