For
Budget Golfing Package Holidays in Courses in Co. Durham & Tyne
& Wear, North East England, UK
George's Favourite Courses
(in alphabetical order)
Beamish
Park
Designed by
Henry Cotton.
Quite a climb, but worth it for the views. A real test
of golf. 6205 yards.
Established 1910
Distance 8 miles
par 71 sss 70
Chester-le-Street
Pleasant stroll
around 14th century grounds of Lumley Castle. 6054 yards.
Established 1905
Distance 6 miles
par 70 sss 70
Consett
Our most scenic
course. On a clear day the Scottish border mountains are
visible. Some climbing on second nine. Very friendly.
6020 yards.
Established 1911
Distance 15 miles
par 71 sss 69
Garesfield
Forest course overlooking
picturesque Derwent Valley. Some hills. 6608 yards.
Established 1922
par 72 sss 72
Matfen
Hall
Magnificent Country Manor
Hotel and parkland course. Also has par 3 course, driving
range and residential golf school. Fine catering. 6600
yards.
Established 1995
Distance 22 miles
Seaham
Harbour
Fine, open parklands course
with bracing sea air. Not over hilly. 6017 yards.
Established 1910
Distance 5 miles
par 70 sss 69
Slaley
Hall
1. Priestman Course 7088
yards.
Architect - Neil Coles.
2. Hunting Course 6951 yards.
Architect - Dave Thomas
European P.G.A. event yearly.
Luxury Hotel, superior catering.
Distance 18
miles
Priestman
Established 1997
par 72 sss 74
Hunting
Established 1990
par 72 sss 73
South
Shields
Coastal Heathland Course
on top of cliffs overlooking some superb seascapes and
entrance to the Tyne
Established 1893
Distance 4 miles
par 70 sss 71
Washington
A newish championship course
attached to a three star hotel. Picturesque parkland.
reasonably flat. 6604 yards.
Distance 6 miles
par 73 sss 72
Weekend
Favourites
Mount
Oswald Manor
Visit to nearby Durham Cathedral
and Castle, a World Heritage Site, before play. Parkland
course. 6101 yards.
Established 1922
Distance 10 miles
par 71 sss 69
Hobson
Sightseeing Blanchland, a
lovely walled hamlet and local beauty spot, often seen
on T.V./plays. Parkland course with modern Timber Clubhouse,
much admired by my Norwegian visitors. 6403 yards.
Established 1981
Distance 12 miles
par 70 sss 71
Also
Available:
Individual 30 min.
Golf Lessons
by top golf pro. for less than £10
A
pro. at Beamish G.C.
(designed by Henry Cotton)
shows how to play
the difficult 16th
For Budget
Golfing Package Holidays in Courses in Co. Durham & Tyne & Wear,
North East England, UK
26 Western Hill
(beside University)
Sunderland, UK
SR2 7PH