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Andy Giles (England) 27/12/07

I have been a member of the Hobson Golf Club for 25 years now and as a former Junior Liaison Officer, Committee member, Past Captain and at present a Director of the club I take exception to the last review posted by Mr.Brian Jukes, a visitor from Australia.

Having read his review and then having interviewed members and our club professional, I feel I have to correct the rather distorted and misleading account of his visit to our club.

It is true that Mr. Jukes and his wife did let a group through on the first hole, and it may be that they would have let another group through on the second hole had he completed it.

The fact is that we do have a dress code at the club (like most other golf clubs), and it was simply pointed out to him that his footwear (mules and no socks) were not appropriate. When he had arrived at the course, the professional had thought that he was not yet ready for play and would be changing his footwear prior to going onto the course.

All of Mr. Jukes subsequent problems arose because of his very aggressive and objectionable reaction to the situation. According to witnesses he was outspoken and rude to members and the club professional. Certainly he was treated with respect and consideration. It is a shame (using his own word) that he does not treat others in the same way. His green fees were reimbursed in full. The final damning words came form his brother-in-law who returned to the course the following day to apologise for his behaviour.. Incidentally, his brother-in-law as I understand it is a member of a neighbouring golf club - much more traditional - where I am sure Mr. Jukes would have got nowhere near the first tee dressed as he was!

Finally I would like to reiterate the fact that the Hobson Golf Club quite rightly deserves it's reputation of being one of the friendliest and welcoming of golf clubs in what is a very friendly and welcoming area of England.

The course was a municipal course until 5 years ago, when the membership took over the management of the course and the clubhouse. It is generally recognised in local golf circles that there has been considerable improvement in the condition of the course over that period because of the increased investment. Although it is now a private club,we do however maintain an element of pay-and-play, and welcome visitors and visiting parties on any day of the week (visitors need to book at weekends). The fact that most choose to return is evidence of the quality of the course and the hospitality on offer.

Value for Money	9
Challenge	7
Off Course	6

Brian Jukes (Australia) 01/08/07

Shame, Hobson, shame,

My wife and I are visiting the UK from Australia and visited the Hobson course Where "visitors Welcome" is proudly displayed on the board at the entry. We found this to be totally untrue!!

We are both absolute novices having only had 8 lessons back home before we took to the Hobson Course in the north of England (supposedly reknowned for its' hospitality|).

We adhered to the "play-through" coutresy by inviting the couple behind us to go ahead at the second hole. Halfway through playing the second hole we were approached by a player who identified himself as a member from a group two behind us (he had just finished the first hole). He was clearly irritated by being held up by us novices (even though we would have invited him to play through at the next hole). He told us that we shouldn't even be on the course as we were not wearing the proper attire. I was not wearing sock under my shoes!!!! Although I was wearing linen trousers and a polo shirt which cost more than twice the £40 green fees that we had paid, he felt that the "standards of the club were being compromised".

We left the course as my wife was very upset and embarrased by the approach and retreated to the pro-shop where I had paid my money on entry. There was evidently no problem when I paid my money but the Pro endorsed the view of the member that my attire was unacceptable for their (and indeed in his view - "any course world -wide"

Well, Conratulations Hobson............ you have put us off playing golf altogether. We're obviously not the type of persons you want in your circle.

I say again.........Shame on you!

Value for Money	0
Challenge	3
Off Course	0

Geoff Gill () 07/01/98

As a long term member of this club I find it to be one of \r\nthe most friendly and well run Golf Courses in the North East \r\nof England. The course it self is a well set out course which \r\nis designed to provide a stern test to even the most capable of \r\ngolfers, due to it's length (Some very long par 4's)tree lined \r\nfairways, thick rough and strict par of only 69, can be on \r\nwinter tees and greens for long periods of time during the winter, \r\nbut reduced green fees are offered, in the hight of summer for the \r\ncost of a round the course can be one of the nicest in the area \r\ndespite it's municiple tag. You will find all the members are very \r\nfriendly, our Proffesional and his assistants are allways on hand \r\nto help, the professionals range of equipment is second to none in \r\nthe area, Saturday Morings and afternoons during the summer are \r\nrestricted due to club competitions between 7am - 10.30am and 1pm \r\nand 3.30pm. To sum up and excelent course well worth a visit in the \r\nsummer.\r\n