Huddersfield

Huddersfield Golf Club is one of the oldest venues in Yorkshire, and uses the glorious Fixby Hall as its clubhouse.

Dating back to 1885, names such as Fowler, MacKenzie and Steel have put their hand to alterations to the golf course over the years at Fixby.

Today, the course is a testing parkland layout, with plenty of bunkers, trees and even the odd water hazard to worry about.

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Huddersfield Golf Club is situated around Fixby Hall, which has been around for centuries, and played host to the original clubhouse – something it still does to this day.

1891 saw the founding of Huddersfield Golf Club, and originally, there were 27 holes – 18 for men and 9 for ladies. Tom Dunn was the man to design the original layouts at the venue.

Alex Herd, Herbert Fowler, Alister MacKenzie and Donald Steel have all made changes over the years, to a course which has hosted the Yorkshire Mens’ and Ladies’ Championships and the Senior Home Internationals since the turn of the 21st Century.

Despite being one of the oldest courses in the region, Huddersfield remains a tough test for golfers of all abilities to this day. USGA specification greens and a recent bunker renovation project have increased the level even further at this glorious parkland course. Trees line the sides of most holes, while there is also the occasional water hazard and plenty of bunkers to avoid throughout a round. 6,500 yards off the Whites, and only a par 71, there are some lengthy holes at Fixby Hall.

The first is a prime example, measuring more than 470 yards. The longest of the par 4s on the card at Huddersfield, the 1st is definitely a hole where you take bogey and walk on. The 2nd is much easier, at just 350 yards from the tips. A large bunker on the right is the aiming point for the tee shot, while the approach must fly all the way to the surface as there is a false front on this green. The 3rd is the first of the par 5s. At 530 yards, it will require three shots for most, with only the longest of hitters being able to get home in two. There is a generous fairway, but missing on either side might result in chipping out sideways or even a lost ball.

The opening par 5 is followed by the opening par 3. The 4th is 188 yards and plays at more than 200 with a back flag due to the green being two-tiered. The ball must fly all the way as anything short will find itself rolling back down the slope. The hardest hole on the course comes at the 5th. Four bunkers split the fairway in two, so make sure to stay short of those on this dog-leg left to right hole. From there, the longer hitters might fancy taking it on, but most will lay up to a comfortable distance before attacking the green with their third. The 6th is another hole with a run of bunker splitting the fairway. This time, there are five of them running diagonally away from you, left to right. A dry ditch runs alongside the right of the green, so if you are going to miss the green, make sure it is on the left.

7 is a gentle dog-leg left, with a trio of bunkers on the inside corner, which the longer hitters will carry. Another ditch runs down the right side of the green, but this, time there are two bunkers to the left of the two-tiered surface. The 8th is only 150 yards, but it isn’t easy. The surface is long, and guarded by four large bunkers. Accuracy is key to make par or birdie on 8. The last hole on the front nine is another long par 4. At more than 450 yards, and with another two-tiered green, the 9th is a very tricky prospect. The 10th is only 310 yards, but it presents its own challenges. Playing as a dog-leg from left to right, finding the left side of the fairway is the best spot to have the right angle into this green. Three bunkers protect the putting surface, along with a large mound at the back.

The 11th green is large and round, but you must be accurate on this par 3, with trees on the left and a slope on the right which will take your ball careering towards the OOB markers. 12 is a very difficult par 4. At 420 yards, it is not the longest on the layout, but the narrow fairway, sharp turn left towards the green, and the drop off to the left of the green all add to the level of difficulty. That is followed by the longest of the five par 3s at Huddersfield. The 13th comes in at more than 200 yards, and although it only has a single bunker on its left, the two-tiered green has seen many a three-putt. There are no fairway bunkers down the 14th, a par of less than 500 yards. Instead, the fairway is simply just narrower than most on the course, while the second shot is blind – whether you’re going for it or laying up. Three traps do protect the green, making even a wedge shot trickier.

The closing stretch at Huddersfield begins with the par 4 15th. Gorse and bunkers pinch the fairway in around the 250-yard mark, so stay short of that with your tee shot. From there, the green is surrounded by three more bunkers, while the surface itself slopes severely from back to front. A semi-blind shot awaits you off the 16th tee. This long par 4 moves from left to right and has an undulating fairway. Two bunkers protect the green, one that should not be missed left. The penultimate hole is the last of the par 3s. At 195 yards, it one of the longest of the day, and again, there is a two-tiered green awaiting you. The final challenge at Huddersfield is a relatively short par 5, but the tee shot is played uphill towards a marker post. Longer hitters will be able to get some run down the slope on the other side, which will make it easily reachable in two. The last green is narrow, and protected by a trap on either side.

Where is Huddersfield Golf Club located?

Huddersfield Golf Club is situated to the north of the town of Huddersfield, in the county of West Yorkshire. The town centre is just three miles from the entrance to the golf club, with J24 of the M62 just a mile or so away as well, providing good road links for those driving east-west. Both Bradford and Leeds are within 20 miles of Huddersfield Golf Club, with Manchester only 30 miles to the southwest.

Thanks to being within three miles of the town centre, Huddersfield Station is the closest train stop. Destinations include Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street to the west, Leeds, Hull and Scarborough to the east, and both Newcastle and Sheffield with trains running north-south. International visitors have several options. Leeds Bradford Airport is the closest international airport to Huddersfield Golf Club, 20 miles north of the club. However, Manchester Airport – which is double the distance – provides a much wider range of flights, as the busiest airport in the United Kingdom outside of London.

Are there any NCG Top 100s: England venues nearby?

Two of Yorkshire’s finest – Alwoodley and Moortown – are located in the north of Leeds. Those two venues are around 25 miles from Halifax Golf Club. Fulford, Prestbury, Cavendish and Lindrick are also within 50 miles of the venue.

What golf facilities does Huddersfield Golf Club offer?

Along with the glorious golf course, Huddersfield Golf Club also has a full-length driving range which sits to the west of the 7th hole, with shots being hit away from the clubhouse. There is also a short game area and a putting green, the latter of which is on the walk to the 1st tee.

What are the green fees at Huddersfield Golf Club?

The price of a green fee at Huddersfield Golf Club changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend.

For more information on current green fees at Huddersfield, visit their website here.