Bamburgh Castle Golf Club Reviews & Information

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62 ratings & 53 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 239 out of 2170.

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What the club says: Whilst not long at just over 5,600 yards off the back markers, the course is a demanding par 68.

The course is lined by gorse, heather, whinstone and rare fauna and has a unique series of opening holes with back to back par 3s followed by two excellent par 5s. While not the longest course, amounting to just over 5,600 yards, it is a demanding par 68 although there are birdie opportunities especially on the way home with three par 4s under 300 yards for you to savour.

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Reviewed Oct 9 2020 by Mark P - rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Course

The views from almost every part of the course are stunning, Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, the North Sea Coast. It's almost difficult to concentrate, but make sure you do, the course may not be that long, but with narrow fairways and the ubiquitous wind it's very tricky!

(Round played: Oct 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 11.6)

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Reviewed Oct 7 2020 by David N - rated 5 out of 5

Great cliff top course

Fun on the cliff tops. It was a fine day but there was some wind which made some holes playing into it monsters for a high handicapper (yes no. 6 I mean you!)

(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 22.7)

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Reviewed Oct 6 2020 by Patricia N - rated 4 out of 5

cliff top

SUnny day by the sea what's not to like. Bit of a wind and some very challenging holes but enjoyable

(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 104 Handicap: 33.5)

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Reviewed Jul 31 2019 by Robert T - rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely stunning cliff top course with some really fine golf holes. Well worth travelling to from afar and I am already looking forward to coming back.

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Reviewed Jul 8 2019 by Paul M - rated 4 out of 5

Hidden gem

Lovely links course with spectacular views. Short course but some lovely testing holes - many blind shots.

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Reviewed May 7 2019 by Kirk R - rated 4 out of 5

Another cracking day playing Bamburgh, wonderful course same the sun wasn't out for the day. Highly recommend playing if get the chance.

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 90 Handicap: 18.5)

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Reviewed Dec 4 2018 by Rodger T - rated 5 out of 5

Great links on the Northumberland coast

Fabulous layout in great condition

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Reviewed Oct 22 2018 by Richard W - rated 5 out of 5

Sublime Links Experience

Bamburgh is a gem of a course. We visited on a warm but windy October Sunday. Every hole is a true test. Starting with a drive to a par 3 over a cliff edge to the driveable par 4 17th from a clifftop. Some excellent risk reward holes. Notably the greens are perfect and I challenge any golfer good with the putter not to putt well on them. If you havent played this course you absolutely must. Great layout, challenging but scoreable if you play well.

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Reviewed Aug 17 2018 by Derrick L - rated 4 out of 5

Twilight North East

First time at this course....stunning views and some great golf holes especially on a windy late afternoon....only thing that spoilt it slightly was that the greens were a bit slower than I would have expected on a links course

(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 79 Handicap: 10.8)

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Reviewed Aug 10 2018 by Barrie M - rated 5 out of 5

Great course

Probably one of the most interesting courses I have evr played with amazing views over the coast. Not an easy course, needs accuracy rather than distance but decent greens, well kept bunkers (not too many!) and almost no trees!!

(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 98 Handicap: 23.1)

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Reviewed Aug 4 2018 by David E - rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant variety!

Superb value for money at ?21 after 3pm. Greens and fairways were excellent (although greens were being spiked) but clearly looked after well. Each hole offered great challenge especially some 'blind' shots that require great imagination for those new to the course.
Would play it again in a heartbeat!

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Reviewed Jul 4 2018 by Whitley Bay - rated 5 out of 5

Spectacular, Challenging, Friendly

Played several times on this challenging course, suits a 'better golfer' I would say. As a retired person the walk can be hard so a buggy may be helpfull. Pace of play is always good but take a few extra balls and expect to loose a couple. Expect a good pint at the end

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Reviewed Jun 7 2018 by - rated 5 out of 5

A must play in Northumberland

Firstly the pratice nets seemed out of action whilst we were there, the putting green was nice and two tiered. The tees, fairways were both in excellent conditions, with the former having positions with stunning views over the surrounding landscape. The semi rough/ rough was of a challenging length, but not long enough to lose your ball. Finally the par 3's are the crowning gem of this course as they are all have beautiful views of the castle, bay and the farne islands respectively. Overall a must play if staying in northumberland.

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Reviewed May 17 2018 by Ian L - rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic golf course

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Reviewed May 17 2018 by Mervyn J - rated 4 out of 5

Spectacular location and a course with character and interesting holes, wind can be a challenge!

(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 84 Handicap: 10.7)

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Reviewed Apr 24 2018 by Tony M - rated 5 out of 5

Loved it!

Question: What do you get if you cross a set of quirky, sometimes unique holes with stunning sea views?

Answer: A round at Bamburgh Castle Golf Club

This golf course is a reminder that amongst all talk of stiff tests, challenges, and playing to your handicap, golf is a game which first and foremost should be enjoyed. I defy anyone not to be taken in by the views from much of this course (I think I had a constant smile on my face for the first 9 holes) and the holes blend perfectly into the cliff top setting to provide a great variety of holes.

I won’t give anything further away – if you are in the area check it out – especially on a glorious sunny day.

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Reviewed Mar 22 2018 by Michael B - rated 5 out of 5

Top Course

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Reviewed Nov 4 2017 by Kev F - rated 4 out of 5

Fantastic links course, Was stunning in November with everyone in T shirts! Course is well planned and tricky in places. Has unbelievable views.

(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 89 Handicap: 25.2)

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Reviewed Oct 23 2017 by William S - rated 4 out of 5

Very windy so made it more difficult. Hilly course with beautiful views of the coast and castles. Lots of blind holes,so playing again may b easier!!

(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 22.6)

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Reviewed Sep 25 2017 by Ben C - rated 5 out of 5

Must Play

This course has everything, fantastic views and in superb condition. You have to use every club in the bag at some point. Doesn't play long but is very tight, rewards accuracy rather than distance and every hole is unique. Very hilly so get a buggy if you need it.

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