Humberstone at Humberstone Heights Golf Club

Humberstone Heights Golf Club sits in the eastern suburbs of Leicester, occupying gently rolling parkland characteristic of the Leicestershire countryside. The course was designed by F.W. Hawtree, a prominent figure in British golf architecture during the mid-twentieth century who worked extensively across England on both new layouts and course renovations. The Hawtree family's influence on British golf design spans several generations, and this layout reflects the practical, strategic approach typical of the era's parkland designs.

The routing makes use of the site's natural contours, with fairways moving through mature trees and modest elevation changes that provide both visual interest and strategic variety. The design emphasizes accuracy and course management rather than overwhelming length, a common characteristic of parkland courses in the English Midlands. Greens are typically well-bunkered and require thoughtful approach play, while the tree-lined corridors demand straight driving.

Humberstone Heights serves as an accessible members' club for the Leicester area, providing year-round golf in a traditional parkland setting. The course reflects the post-war expansion of golf in England, when many towns and cities developed municipal and proprietary courses to meet growing demand. It remains a local fixture for golfers in Leicestershire, offering a straightforward test of golf without pretension, rooted in the practical design principles of its time.