Hornsea Golf Club

Hornsea Golf Club sits on the Yorkshire coast near the town of Hornsea, approximately fifteen miles northeast of Hull. The course was designed by Alex "Sandy" Herd, the Scottish professional who won the 1902 Open Championship at Hoylake and became known for his early adoption of the rubber-core ball. Herd laid out courses across Britain during the early twentieth century, and Hornsea represents his work in this coastal region of East Yorkshire. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Holderness plain, with the North Sea close by though not always visible from play. The routing makes use of the natural landscape without dramatic elevation changes, and the design reflects the straightforward strategic principles common to courses of its era. Prevailing winds from the coast influence play throughout the year, adding variability to club selection and shot-making. Hornsea serves as a traditional members' club for the local community and visiting golfers exploring Yorkshire's coastal courses. The club maintains the layout's original character while adapting to modern maintenance standards and playing expectations. The course offers a representative example of early twentieth-century design in a region better known for links courses further north along the Yorkshire coast, providing accessible golf in a seaside town setting that has long attracted holidaymakers to the East Riding.