Hotchkin Course

at Woodhall Spa Golf Club

Course: Hotchkin | Location: Lincolnshire | Style: Heathland | Length: 7,080 yards | Par: 72

Ranked 6th in England and 60th in the world, the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa is a masterpiece of heathland golf and one of the most revered inland courses in the UK. Originally designed in the early 20th century and masterfully restored by Tom Doak in 2020, this rugged, dramatic layout blends natural beauty with strategic brilliance.

Famed for its deep, fearsome bunkers and firm, fast fairways that wind through towering pines and heather-lined corridors, the Hotchkin is a true shot-maker’s test. Every hole is memorable, with no weak links and countless opportunities for risk-and-reward decision-making. It’s as pure and uncompromising as championship golf gets.

Signature Holes

The par-4 12th is an iconic challenge - just 385 yards, but lined with thick woodland and guarded by some of the course’s most notorious bunkers. Precision is key from start to finish, offering a classic example of how the Hotchkin tests mind and muscle in equal measure.

Its par 3s are especially revered, each demanding precise shot-making and mental composure, with deep, gaping bunkers ready to punish any lapse in accuracy.