Traditional design
Hornsea Golf Club moved to its present site in 1908. The first seven holes run outward towards the iconic water tower before a double loop leads to Hornsea’s famous inward stretch—possibly the finest six finishing holes in the county.
Situated on the Yorkshire coast, the course blends links character, gorse and wind-blasted thorn with gently undulating parkland and extensive tree belts.
Hole by hole
Explore the 18 holes
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Crab Apple
A relatively short Par 4 to ease you into your round. A good drive leaves a short iron to the green; two putts and you are off to a good start.
Ditch
Usually played into the prevailing wind, this deceptively simple hole needs a good drive over the crest before a mid to short iron to the green.
Dog Leg
The first of three Par 5s features a sharp dog leg around 230 yards from the tee. The prudent play favours the left side.
Gate
An accurate tee shot is required to avoid two fairway bunkers and mounding. A narrow approach puts a premium on precision.
Whins
The easiest hole on the course can still catch you out. Fairway bunkers down the left side demand a sensible tee shot.
Tower
A strong uphill Par 4, often into the prevailing breeze. Gorse lies left and trees right, before a demanding approach.
Grouse
The first short hole: a long narrow green angled left and guarded by bunkers. The wind swirls around this exposed green.
Seaward
A straight Par 5 playing downhill and normally downwind, but gorse flanks both sides of the fairway throughout.
Halfway House
A strong Par 4 to finish the outward nine. The tee shot plays uphill and normally into the prevailing wind.
Down Hill
A semi-blind tee shot begins the inward nine, with a ditch crossing the fairway at around 300 yards.
Pond
Although not long, finding the fairway is essential. Rough and ditches line the hole, with the pond surrounding the green.
Basin
The second Par 3 features a punchbowl green. Two tee options let the hole play along or across the green.
Hedge
A right-hand dogleg after being extended in previous years. A drive toward the bunkers opens the kidney-shaped green.
Furze
The Hornsea Mile begins here. At 468 yards, this is a hole that needs two of your very best shots to get home in two.
Hummocks
One of the best holes on the course and Stroke Index 3. Avoiding the solitary fairway bunker is the key to a good score.
Himalayas
A slight dog-leg Par 5 that plays gently downhill, offering a small respite during the final stretch home.
Rolston Dip
The best Par 3 on the course: an elevated tee to an undulating clover-shaped green protected by three deep bunkers.
Home
A strong finishing hole. Favour the left side of the fairway, avoiding out of bounds and gardens on the right.