Northumberland golf venue Maften Hall is opening a new course.
The Douglas at Matfen Hall marks the first big milestone in a total transformation of the county’s first and only five star country estate’s golf facilities following a multi-million pound investment.
The Douglas at Matfen Hall has been many months in the making and has been carefully designed to challenge, inspire and reward golfers of all abilities. Named in honour of the estate’s heritage, The Douglas combines nine newly designed greens with the classic character of the original layout.
Dry stone walls, natural water obstacles and the fast-flowing River Pont all feature in this 18-hole journey across some of Northumberland’s finest countryside. A brand new irrigation system has also been added.
Eight new greens have been created on the course originally known as Douglas, along with one new green on Standing Stone – and both courses have now merged to create The Douglas at Matfen Hall. The estate’s other course, the nine-hole Dewlaw, remains the same.
The opening of The Douglas at Matfen Hall forms the first stage of a full overhaul of the estate’s golf facilities, with more to follow in the coming months.
A new, 15-bay driving range with Toptracer technology and a Power Tee system is set to open later this summer, along with an Academy Putting Course, featuring 18-holes linked to the driving range by a cafe and retail shop. A short game practice facility and a par-three course will also follow.
James Huntly, Head of Marketing at Matfen Hall country hotel, spa and golf estate is looking forward to revealing the first stage of this major redevelopment.
“It’s been a long time in the making and we have had to be patient with the Northumbrian weather as we waited for the new greens to grow in, but finally we are ready to open The Douglas at Matfen Hall and The Himalayas,” he said.
“We’re sure it will be a huge hit with golfers of all abilities, from amateurs right through to professional players looking for a new challenge.
“We’re also very excited about the opening of The Himalayas. It will be something that the hotel guests can enjoy but for serious golfers, it will also be a nice place to spend time and get some extra practice.
“These openings mark the start of what is set to be a very busy year for Matfen Hall, as we follow with the full opening of the new golf estate in the coming months and of course, the opening of our new, state of the art spa later in the year.”
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