The course at Hallamshire Golf Club originated as part of the Duke of Norfolk’s estate, established in 1897 on leased land totaling 100 acres. The club transitioned to a limited company in 1912 and later purchased the course outright, enlisting Harry Colt in a remodelling effort. Further modifications were made by Herbert Fowler in 1925.
The layout features tree-lined fairways traversing hilly terrain, offering picturesque elevation changes throughout the round. Hallamshire boasts five notable par threes, including the signature 195-yard 6th hole named “Saucer”, where golfers must navigate a tee shot across a heather-clad valley. Another standout is the 136-yard 17th, aptly named “Quarry”, playing across a former quarry—a hole praised by Peter Alliss during the club’s centenary.
Measuring just under 6,400 yards from the medal tees, Hallamshire includes four par fives on the white and red tee cards. Notably, holes 14 and 15—dubbed “Bunkerdom” and “Long”—present consecutive par fives crucial in the inward half. The yellow card replaces two par fives with challenging par fours, increasing the course difficulty to a par 69.
Alison Nicholas, renowned for winning the US Women’s Open in 1997 and captaining the Solheim Cup team in 2009, maintains a proud membership at Hallamshire, embodying the club’s prestigious association with professional golf.
