“A Hidden Gem of Yorkshire” – Golf World

“A Must Play Course” – National Club Golfer

“Very Good” – Top100Golfcourses of the world

Hallamshire is noted as one of just 400 heather-clad heathland golf courses in the UK by the Sports Turf Research Institute, which describes the course as “prestigious, challenging and attractive.”

It is characterised by large pockets of heather, gorse and bilberries which are being encouraged by an ongoing woodland and grassland management programme.

The acidic, peaty soil produces beautifully conditioned fairways and firm, true greens under the watchful eye of course manager Gordon Brammah.

The renowned hand-mowed greens are typically slick in the summer and long into the autumn months, yet they are relatively small and can be near impossible to get “up and down” should you “short-side yourself”.

Despite its lofty location, the fast-draining soil and buffeting breeze drains the turf exceptionally well. As a result Hallamshire is often open in the winter when others are closed due to water logging.

Our current ecological management programme is to remove large swathes of thick broad leaved Yorkshire Fog and restore the indigenous fine leaved grass varieties to produce attractive thin, wispy rough.

Situated on the south westerly edge of the city of Sheffield, overlooking the Derbyshire Peak District National Park, its elevation of almost 900 feet above sea level provides glorious views over the Pennine hills to the west.

Its position ensures that the prevailing westerly winds make the course a real challenge and players are advised not to be fooled by the modest length portrayed on the scorecard.

Those who have played here will know they need to hang on to what may appear to be a wrecked card on the outward nine before attacking the return where scoring opportunities are usually easier to come by.

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We are proud to be one of the Harry Colt designed courses in the UK (the other two great golf course designers were of course Dr Alistair McKenzie and James Braid). For a fascinating non-profit website setting out the history of their work and listing the courses they designed visit golfdesigner.com.

Hallamshire is noted as one of just 400 heather-clad heathland golf courses in the UK by the Sports Turf Research Institute, which describes the course as “prestigious, challenging and attractive.”

It is characterised by large pockets of heather, gorse and bilberries which are being encouraged by an ongoing woodland and grassland management programme.

The acidic, peaty soil produces beautifully conditioned fairways and firm, true greens under the watchful eye of course manager Gordon Brammah.

The renowned hand-mowed greens are typically slick in the summer and long into the autumn months, yet they are relatively small and can be near impossible to get “up and down” should you “short-side yourself”.

Despite its lofty location, the fast-draining soil and buffeting breeze drains the turf exceptionally well. As a result Hallamshire is often open in the winter when others are closed due to water logging.

Our current ecological management programme is to remove large swathes of thick broad leaved Yorkshire Fog and restore the indigenous fine leaved grass varieties to produce attractive thin, wispy rough.

Situated on the south westerly edge of the city of Sheffield, overlooking the Derbyshire Peak District National Park, its elevation of almost 900 feet above sea level provides glorious views over the Pennine hills to the west.

Its position ensures that the prevailing westerly winds make the course a real challenge and players are advised not to be fooled by the modest length portrayed on the scorecard.

Those who have played here will know they need to hang on to what may appear to be a wrecked card on the outward nine before attacking the return where scoring opportunities are usually easier to come by.

Check the home page for current course conditions.

Hole 1: Plantation

One of the finest opening holes in the region, it has been often selected by professionals as one of the best in Yorkshire. Into the prevailing wind only the longest hitters reach in two, and it is not surprising that it one of the hardest holes on the course with a stroke index 3 on the men’s card.

Hole 2: The Rampart

Just two small bunkers guard this hole, yet at 197 yards from the back markers it is one of the toughest holes on Hallamshire, with out of bounds running down the right.

Hole 3: The Triangle

Hallamshire doesn’t seem to get any easier as you stand on the tee of this slight left dogleg, with out of bounds down the right again and a green which is very difficult to hit with your approach.

Hole 4: Billberry Dumpling

The highest point of the course, this is a dead straight hole. The fairway rolls to the right and the shortish rough down the left hand side leaves you in trouble. Another hole where a par is a victory.

Hole 5: Return

Relief is found at last as you turn away from the prevailing wind and face a relatively tame par 5. The big hitters will fancy a birdie here to help them recover from the first four holes.

Hole 6: Saucer

Hallamshire’s show piece par three has a magnificent setting, but an errant shot here will spoil the view. An accurate shot is required from an elevated tee to a well guarded green below.

Hole 7: Pulpit

A short par four requiring accuracy rather than length from the tee and a pinpoint approach shot to avoid shooting through the back and down a steep bank.

Hole 8: Land’s End

Uphill all the way after a long carry over Black Brook means this difficult hole plays longer than it looks.

Hole 9: The Farm

The inviting new Halfway House looks most appealing as you eye up your tee shot to an elevated green. Great care is required on the putting surface which is renowned as the toughest on the course.

Hole 10: Perfection

Stroke index 1 has a blind tee shot downhill to set up an approach coming back over Black Brook. Most players favour an iron or fairway wood off the tee when the wind blows from behind.

Hole 11: Bridge

It’s time to hit over Black Brook again. This time your tee shot needs to cross it with sufficient elevation to carry the steep brookside to set up a testing approach to a well guarded green.

Hole 12: Pot Holes

A straight forward par three which will be seen as a birdie opportunity by the better players.

Hole 13: Barncliffe

The final crossing of the babbling brook requires a thoughtful choice off the tee to avoid inviting bunkers on the right side of the fairway.

Hole 14: Bunkerdom

The first of two consecutive par fives is straight forward but avoid a slice if you want to stay on the right side of out of bounds that extends for most of the length of the hole.

Hole 15: Long

The longest hole on the course, only the biggest hitters will be able to reach in two and set up a birdie opportunity.

Hole 16: Elysium

A long and difficult par four, particularly into the prevailing wind, when a bogey will be a great result.

Hole 17: Quarry

A glorious par three plays over a former quarry. Miss the green here and a par will require a deft recovery indeed.

Hole 18: Home

With the clubhouse in the distance the 18^th is a gentle finish to the Hallamshire experience. Beware, if your putter is letting you down however, because the green is overlooked by the bar windows so expect a gallery of onlookers.

 

 

 

“A Hidden Gem of Yorkshire” – Golf World

“Very Good” – Top100Golfcourses of the world

Hallamshire is noted as one of just 400 heather-clad heathland golf courses in the UK by the Sports Turf Research Institute, which describes the course as “prestigious, challenging and attractive.”

It is characterised by large pockets of heather, gorse and bilberries which are being encouraged by an ongoing woodland and grassland management programme.

The acidic, peaty soil produces beautifully conditioned fairways and firm, true greens under the watchful eye of course manager Gordon Brammah.

The renowned hand-mowed greens are typically slick in the summer and long into the autumn months, yet they are relatively small and can be near impossible to get “up and down” should you “short-side yourself”.

Despite its lofty location, the fast-draining soil and buffeting breeze drains the turf exceptionally well. As a result Hallamshire is often open in the winter when others are closed due to water logging.

Our current ecological management programme is to remove large swathes of thick broad leaved Yorkshire Fog and restore the indigenous fine leaved grass varieties to produce attractive thin, wispy rough.

Situated on the south westerly edge of the city of Sheffield, overlooking the Derbyshire Peak District National Park, its elevation of almost 900 feet above sea level provides glorious views over the Pennine hills to the west.

Its position ensures that the prevailing westerly winds make the course a real challenge and players are advised not to be fooled by the modest length portrayed on the scorecard.

Those who have played here will know they need to hang on to what may appear to be a wrecked card on the outward nine before attacking the return where scoring opportunities are usually easier to come by.

Check the home page for current course conditions.

Hole 1: Plantation

One of the finest opening holes in the region, it has been often selected by professionals as one of the best in Yorkshire. Into the prevailing wind only the longest hitters reach in two, and it is not surprising that it one of the hardest holes on the course with a stroke index 3 on the men’s card.

Hole 2: The Rampart

Just two small bunkers guard this hole, yet at 197 yards from the back markers it is one of the toughest holes on Hallamshire, with out of bounds running down the right.

Hole 3: The Triangle

Hallamshire doesn’t seem to get any easier as you stand on the tee of this slight left dogleg, with out of bounds down the right again and a green which is very difficult to hit with your approach.

Hole 4: Billberry Dumpling

The highest point of the course, this is a dead straight hole. The fairway rolls to the right and the shortish rough down the left hand side leaves you in trouble. Another hole where a par is a victory.

Hole 5: Return

Relief is found at last as you turn away from the prevailing wind and face a relatively tame par 5. The big hitters will fancy a birdie here to help them recover from the first four holes.

Hole 6: Saucer

Hallamshire’s show piece par three has a magnificent setting, but an errant shot here will spoil the view. An accurate shot is required from an elevated tee to a well guarded green below.

Hole 7: Pulpit

A short par four requiring accuracy rather than length from the tee and a pinpoint approach shot to avoid shooting through the back and down a steep bank.

Hole 8: Land’s End

Uphill all the way after a long carry over Black Brook means this difficult hole plays longer than it looks.

Hole 9: The Farm

The inviting new Halfway House looks most appealing as you eye up your tee shot to an elevated green. Great care is required on the putting surface which is renowned as the toughest on the course.

Hole 10: Perfection

Stroke index 1 has a blind tee shot downhill to set up an approach coming back over Black Brook. Most players favour an iron or fairway wood off the tee when the wind blows from behind.

Hole 11: Bridge

It’s time to hit over Black Brook again. This time your tee shot needs to cross it with sufficient elevation to carry the steep brookside to set up a testing approach to a well guarded green.

Hole 12: Pot Holes

A straight forward par three which will be seen as a birdie opportunity by the better players.

Hole 13: Barncliffe

The final crossing of the babbling brook requires a thoughtful choice off the tee to avoid inviting bunkers on the right side of the fairway.

Hole 14: Bunkerdom

The first of two consecutive par fives is straight forward but avoid a slice if you want to stay on the right side of out of bounds that extends for most of the length of the hole.

Hole 15: Long

The longest hole on the course, only the biggest hitters will be able to reach in two and set up a birdie opportunity.

Hole 16: Elysium

A long and difficult par four, particularly into the prevailing wind, when a bogey will be a great result.

Hole 17: Quarry

A glorious par three plays over a former quarry. Miss the green here and a par will require a deft recovery indeed.

Hole 18: Home

With the clubhouse in the distance the 18^th is a gentle finish to the Hallamshire experience. Beware, if your putter is letting you down however, because the green is overlooked by the bar windows so expect a gallery of onlookers.