Durham
County Durham flourished in the 19th century with the growth of the mining industry when large numbers of pit villages were founded throughout the region. With the modern day demise of the coal sector, Durham is undergoing a process of regeneration as it reinvents itself as a tourist destination.
Seaton Carew Golf Club (Micklem)
Durham, United Kingdom
Seaton Carew Golf Club (Micklem)
There are now 22 holes at Seaton Carew Golf Club - the members therefore have a number of playing options. The club claims that it can make five different 18-hole layouts, but we're bemused as to how and why.
Rockliffe Hall
Durham, United Kingdom
Rockliffe Hall
Opened in 2009, the multi-million pound golf course at Rockliffe Hall is one of Europe’s longest tracks, measuring a whopping 7,879 yards from the tiger tees.
Brancepeth Castle
Durham, United Kingdom
Brancepeth Castle
There is a great deal of variation to the holes at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and the famous deep ravine, cutting through the course, makes for exciting golf.
Hartlepool
Durham, United Kingdom
Hartlepool
Hartlepool Golf Club is located on the coast to the north of Hartlepool and this par 70 course bears the design stamp of James Braid who reworked some of the holes between the dunes.
South Moor
Durham, United Kingdom
South Moor
Established in 1923, the moorland course at South Moor Golf Club was laid out by Dr Alister MacKenzie on the southern outskirts of the former colliery town of Stanley.
Ramside Hall (Cathedral)
Durham, United Kingdom
Ramside Hall (Cathedral)
Opened in 2014, the Cathedral course at Ramside Hall Hotel enjoys far-reaching vistas. Laid out over a hilltop by Jonathan Gaunt who christened the stretch from the 11th to the 14th “Ramside’s Amen Corner”.
Castle Eden
Durham, United Kingdom
Castle Eden
Initially called the Dene Golf Club, this parkland course was originally laid out for employees of the Castle Eden Brewery and was renamed Castle Eden in 1927.
Bishop Auckland
Durham, England
Bishop Auckland
Situated on the High Plains, which is a pretty parkland property surrounding the Bishop of Durham's Palace. the course at Bishop Auckland Golf Club dates back to when the club was founded in 1894.
