Close House
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
Close House Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Close House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0HT United Kingdom
Tel: 01661 852953
Golf Pro: Jonathan Lupton | Tel: 01661 852953
Website: https://www.closehouse.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Close House and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: From £50.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £50.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| The Filly | White | 70 | 70 | 6034 | ||
| The Filly | Yellow | 70 | 67 | 5640 | ||
| The Filly | red | 72 | 71 | 5268 | ||
| The Colt | Blue | 71 | 74 | 6813 | ||
| The Colt | White | 71 | 72 | 6308 | ||
| The Colt | Yellow | 71 | 69 | 5825 | ||
| The Colt | Yellow | 71 | 69 | 5825 | ||
| The Colt | Red | 71 | 71 | 4751 | ||
| The Colt | Yellow | 38 | 0 | 2997 | ||
Close House Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Close House. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Close House.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.49
AVERAGE RATING 4.6
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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.
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Will F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2025
very good course and nicely laid out, great facilities and food and drink, Ben Stokes was in the bar with a few England cricketers!
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Lee D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 20 2024
The Filly
We got a great deal through a friend of a friend had great experience. The course for the 19th of December was in fantastic condition all main greens only a couple of temporary tee boxes on par 3?s fantastic day.Reviewer Rating
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Mark P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2024
Lovely course
The Filly is a great course, tough in places with some long holes, but fair, with some short par fours as well. Well worth the money.Reviewer Rating
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Harry J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2024
Brilliant from start to finish
We stayed in the lodge at the entrace to the site which was brilliant in itself but the Colt course is brilliant. Played from the Whites for a nice challenge and it was full of beautiful holes and challenging holes. I am a big hitter and enjoyed a lot of the holes allowing me to go big but certainly didn't enjoy the greens humbling me! It was a warm sunny day and we decided to carry instead of take buggies which would have been the sensible idea because it is definitely suited to a buggy with the amount of hills. Would recommend playing there to anyone and would definitely go back. I know it is expensive for non-members but worth it to treat yourself to a nice golf course. The 9th par 3 and 14th downhill par 4 were very special holes.Reviewer Rating
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James J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 28 2024
Great venue, all about golf, love it!
This is a proper golf venue with a relaxed attitude. Colt Course is immaculate even in these wet times. The best greens I have played on in 2024 by far. Great layout, good bunkering and challenging greens. Would return in a heart beat. The clubhouse and accommodation amongst the best we stay in anywhere.Reviewer Rating
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JohnReynolds, Saltburn rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 21 2024
Father and son day out.
My grandson won us a free round for 2 at the filly course when we attended the liv tournament ( and a round for 1 at the colt) we attended today, 21 Feb, weather has been dreadful so we expected the course to be closed, but no, the course was open, playable, without mats, all greens open, most tees were temporary. As we arrived the rain stopped, and we virtually had it to ourselves ????Everything we saw was classy, from the clubhouse, staff, 19th hole, food and obviously the golf. It would be nice to play again in warmer weather, and also try out the colt course. A great day out, well worth the travelling up. Many thanks.Reviewer Rating
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Andrew S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2023
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James J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2023
Nearly the full 10 out of 10
We have not been to CH for 4 years and we were glad to return and experience what we regard as the best accommodation we stay in anywhere, the nicest ambience, immaculate greens, well maintained Colt Course, the little touches everywhere which ooze class and the fact you usually see someone famous and realise how down to earth they are. The food is lovely and the staff are so helpful that you do feel special when you play here. The Filly Course was a bit fluffy on fairways and some very boggy holes which stopped me giving it a full 10 score.Reviewer Rating
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Paul S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2023
Obahugs society weekend
Another visit to this exceptional venue.great courses.superb food and fantastic accommodation. Staff treat everyone as equals even tho celebrities are usually present.look forward to next timeReviewer Rating
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Doug P rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2023
Not a Winter Course
Played this as Day 2 of an overnight break. March was the wettest March for 40 years and the course had not held up particularly well. It was very soft in places, although playable. Greens really needed a cut as they were very inconsistent. 2 temporary tees in play which were not fit for purpose. They made two decent par 4s into pitch and putt holes and the matts had just been borrowed from the range and still had the rubber driving tee in!!!Accommodation was fabulous and very, very spacious even if they do push the two single beds right next to each to fit into the wall mounted headboard??? Food was decent but nowhere near as good as Sandburn Hall the previous day.
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David B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 19 2023
Considering that half the Fillies course was shortened and as we only played 16 holes on the Colt to say this was a disappointment is an understatement.. no compensation was offered and we also had to pay the full price for buggies.. And drinks in the 19 hole are an extortionate price.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2023
I had a great time on my golfing trip playing both the Colt and Filly courses. Both courses provided a great challenge and were perfectly manicured. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this golfing trip to anyone looking for a fun and challenging experience.
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Darren M rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2022
Nice course and well looked after.
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Darren S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2022
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Andy W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2022
Played the 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
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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Andy W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 25 2022
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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Stephen W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2021
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)
I cannot fault anything and will be back to play both courses
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14.3)
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Stewart N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 28 2021
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Peter C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 25 2021
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)
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 16.7)
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David B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2021
Outstanding
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Darren S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2021
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Christopher W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2021
Great course with some awesome holes. Condition good but not quiet as good as expected.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 15.9)
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 15.9)
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David N rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2020
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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Susan S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2020
Whole experience was fantastic.
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Dave F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2020
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)
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 100 Handicap: 19.1)
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James B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2020
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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Alan O rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2019
A proper golf course
Lovely fairways, cracking views and difficult greens.Reviewer Rating
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Steven F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 27 2019
Great location, great facilities
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C B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2019
Two great courses you need to play
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Neil C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2019
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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Close House Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Close House?
Yes there is a driving range at Close House which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Close House?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Close House.
Is there a golf pro shop at Close House?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Close House?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Close House.
Can you hire buggies at Close House?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Close House?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Close House prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Close House?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Close House?
Yes you can order food for dining at Close House
Is there accommodation at Close House?
Yes there is accommodation at Close House. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Close House?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Close House for further details.
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