Close House
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Course Information
Close House Golf Club, Northumberland is a 36 hole club with the 18 hole, par 70 Filly course and 18 hole, par 71 Colt Course. A private, parkland golf club designed by Scott Macpherson in 1964.
36 holes | Par The Filly 70; The Colt 71 | The Filly 6034; The Colt 6813 yards | Private | Parkland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: From £50.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £50.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
Contact Information
Address: Close House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0HT United Kingdom
Tel: 01661 852953
Golf Pro: Jonathan Lupton | Tel: 01661 852953
Website: http://www.closehouse.co.uk
Nearby
 | Ryton Golf Club from 98 reviewsDistance 0.85 miles |
 | Tyneside Golf Club from 69 reviewsDistance 1.67 miles |
 | Garesfield Golf Club from 41 reviewsDistance 4.11 miles |
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Close House Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.75
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4.75
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Average Ratings
4.62 ... Overall Rating
4.64 ... The Course
4.44 ... Course Cond.
4.79 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.10 ... VFM
4.62 ... Overall Rating
4.64 ... The Course
4.44 ... Course Cond.
4.79 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.10 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.38 ... Pace of play
4.41 ... Hospitality.
4.59 ... Prac. Facil.
4.24 ... Food + Drink
4.38 ... Pace of play
4.41 ... Hospitality.
4.59 ... Prac. Facil.
4.24 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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110 ratings & 86 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 99 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 99% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Close House Golf Course was originally built as a nine hole course in 1964 by Newcastle University for the use of staff and students and was extended to 18 holes in the early eighties.
The Lee Westwood Filly course layout was re-designed and re-opened in June 2013. It now has 18 USGA specification greens, is over 6000 yards in length and a par 70 from the medal tees. The undulating greens provide a real test for your putting skills, but accuracy off the tee is paramount for good scoring, Having already held its first PGA Professional event the course has proved challenging to golfers of all abilities.
The par 71 Championship Lee Westwood Colt course measures 6813 yards and spans 160 acres of the Tyne Valley. Renowned golf course designer Scott McPherson carefully planned the course around existing woodland to fit with an intended old fashioned design. After 4 years of being open the course has been voted into the Golf World Top 100 Courses of Britain & Ireland.
Golf Course Reviews for Close House
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Reviewed Jan 25 2022 by Andy W - rated 3 out of 5 Filly Course
A good golf course, but I expected a bit more from Close House.It's in good condition, except for the greens which are heavily sanded & therefore slow.
It's a nice lay out, with some good strategic bunkering & a few trees.
I particularly enjoyed holes 5 to 8 where there was a bit of water & you go up & down hill, but other than that the course was fairly flat.
A nice golf course, but I expected more
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Reviewed Oct 22 2021 by Stephen W - rated 5 out of 5 Great course, great set up and great day.
I cannot fault anything and will be back to play both courses
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14.3)
View moreI cannot fault anything and will be back to play both courses
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14.3)
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Reviewed Sep 28 2021 by Stewart N - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 25 2021 by Peter C - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic course, well worth visiting. Course was in immaculate condition. Greens were fast. Service was brilliant and made to feel very welcome. Would definitely visit again
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 16.7)
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Reviewed Aug 28 2021 by David B - rated 5 out of 5 Outstanding
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Reviewed Aug 19 2021 by Darren S - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Aug 9 2021 by Christopher W - rated 5 out of 5 Great course with some awesome holes. Condition good but not quiet as good as expected.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 15.9)
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Reviewed Aug 21 2020 by David N - rated 5 out of 5 Get a course planner and a buggy
Roller coaster of a course. There are some holes (e.g. 14th) where you just don't know what you are facing unless you have a course planner (there are no pictures on the tees - unlike the filly).Its a course you come off thinking i'd love to play that again now I know what's going on.
(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 93 Handicap: 22)
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Reviewed Aug 19 2020 by Susan S - rated 5 out of 5 Whole experience was fantastic.
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Reviewed Jul 29 2020 by Dave F - rated 5 out of 5 Played the filly course today and thoroughly enjoyed it. The weather was fantastic and we had a really enjoyable game. Can't wait to play the colt course tomorrow.
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 100 Handicap: 19.1)
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Reviewed Jul 2 2020 by James B - rated 4 out of 5 Great course
Great condition and greens fantastic. Quite an incline on a number of holes so not for the faint hearted.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 104 Handicap: 26.2)
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Reviewed Sep 13 2019 by Alan O - rated 5 out of 5 A proper golf course
Lovely fairways, cracking views and difficult greens.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 27 2019 by Steven F - rated 5 out of 5 Great location, great facilities
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Reviewed Jul 23 2019 by C B - rated 5 out of 5 Two great courses you need to play
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Reviewed Jul 22 2019 by Neil C - rated 2 out of 5 Your paying for the name
Clearly a very well manicured course which is very expensive to play . You are paying for the prestige of playing here as the greens are nowhere near as good as a lot of cheaper courses I have played on this year. Parklands and Linden Halls greens are much superior to these.(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 20.7)
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Reviewed May 8 2019 by James J - rated 4 out of 5 Great golf, amazing accommodation
The package here is hard to beat, we have now been for the last two years and always love the accommodation and food/beverages. The golf courses are both lovely, funnily enough we preferred the Filly to the Colt, not even sure why. Professionalism in the range and clubhouse is superb and if they added a spa I would be back more often. Certainly worth a go.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Apr 25 2019 by Paul B - rated 5 out of 5 colt course
fantastic place to visit and stay ,Colt course excellentonly downside price of the beer ,but when your here ona deal who cares
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Reviewed Apr 24 2019 by Lee M - rated 5 out of 5 great course gem of a course
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Reviewed Mar 31 2019 by Dominic I - rated 5 out of 5 Got to play it!
Yes it?s a course still living off the British masters in 2017, but it?s definitely worth playing. I got the tee at a reduced rate through work so not sure if the full price. But to say it was March the course was in fantastic condition and will only get better for the summer.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 13 2018 by Mark B - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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