Macdonald Linden Hall Golf and Country Club

Macdonald Linden Hall Golf and Country Club occupies the grounds of a historic Northumberland estate near Longhorsley, approximately fifteen miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Designed by Jonathan Gaunt and opened in the mid-1990s, the course takes advantage of the rolling parkland terrain characteristic of this part of northeast England. The layout winds through mature woodland and open meadows, with the Linden Burn influencing play on several holes. The estate setting provides a traditional English country house backdrop, with the main hall serving as the clubhouse and hotel. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and presents a parkland test that balances accessibility for resort guests with enough challenge for accomplished players. Water hazards come into play strategically throughout the round, and the tree-lined fairways demand accuracy from the tee. The routing makes use of natural elevation changes, though the terrain remains walkable. Several holes offer views across the Northumberland countryside toward the Cheviot Hills in the distance. As part of a hotel and country club operation, Linden Hall caters to a mix of members and visiting golfers staying at the resort. The facility includes practice areas and dining options within the historic hall itself. The course serves both as a destination for golf breaks in Northumberland and as a venue for regional amateur competitions. Its parkland character and estate setting represent a common model for English golf developments from the period of its construction.