The North East is a place of contrasting styles of golf. Challenging links courses like North Berwick are matched only by the beauty of inland parkland venues like De Vere Slaley Hall, host to a number of professional tournaments.
Like England’s North West coast, the Northumberland coastline is scattered with fantastic links courses and stunning scenery. The view from Bamburgh Castle Golf Club over the dunes and beaches is considered one of the best in the country.
All this golf is close to vibrant city centres such as Newcastle and Durham and within easy reach of international airports.
A Dave Thomas designed par 72 course with lush sweeping fairways, the Hunting hosted the PGA Seniors Championship in August 2008. The 7,000 yard, par 72 "Hunting" is a treasure of a golf course, magnificently maintained and hosts several flagship events.
Matfen Hall’s classic parkland course is rated as one of the finest layouts in the North of England. Measuring 6615 yards from the back tees, it is a regular tournament venue for the region’s top professionals but golfers of all abilities will find Matfen an enjoyable test. Always in immaculate condition, the course incorporates challenging water features in the shape of a large lake and the fast flowing River Pont.
A links course laid out over the dunes and overlooking the North Sea and one of the best beaches anywhere in the country. The golf course has magnificent views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle and the Cheviot Hills. A more bracing and beautiful spot is hard to find in England.
A regional qualifying course for The Open and a sensational links course an hour from Newcastle and close to the Scottish border. Fast and true greens, and one of the most scenic courses on the Northumbrian cost.
Set in 200 acres of rolling parkland, the Wellington Course stretches 7000 yards through sweeping fairways, panoramic views and more than 80 bunkers to challenge the most experienced golfer.
Championship golf courses and luxury accommodation from De Vere. Rolling fairways and wooded hillsides. The challenges and excitement of a PGA approved course.
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The South East offers a superb choice of golf courses, from some of the world's leading courses, to the hidden gems of beautiful parkland courses and testing links courses on the south coast.
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