Close House
About Close House
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 | 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
Read independent Golfshake reviews from golfers who have played Close House in Northumberland. Explore ratings, recommendations and detailed feedback to help plan your next round.
4.5
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Reviews for Close House
t murphy rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2012
My wife paid for my round as my birthday present, and i can honestly say it was money well spent. On arrival the staff were friendly and vey helpfull, staff in clubhouse keen to pass on advice on what to be aware of on certain holes. The course was immaculate, greens run very true and well paced, for what are relative new greens. the rough is indeed 'rough' and you will quickly learn to 'take your medicine' if you stray. Each hole is a different challange, and you really need to give consideration to where you lay up , drive to, or chip from, it is not always wise to reach for the big stick on the big holes, be warned. this is a real gofers track, and will give you a sharp reminder how tricky golf is, if you dont get it right. i play off 4, and carded a plus 8, having played really well, simply reflects that i am maybe not a good as i thought. i have played royal county down, royal portrush, st andrews, troon, etc etc, and this is right up there. ps; i have to mention the green staff, i observed them on several holes and the attention to detail they put in was admirable, and again, they are very friendly and more than happy to tell you where you needed to be landing the ball, it was a pleasure to see young lads taking such obvious pride in there work, and the course. i would most definately return, and hope the wife has got the hint, that with christmas aproaching, there would be no better a gift.
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Steve, Durham rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2015
Just played close house on a Sunday driver. Filly course disappointing, very short and open, didnt use more than a nine iron for any approach shot. Fairways and greens good, a few good holes round the turn but pretty nondescript other than that. The colt course however is amazing, stunning holes and stunning views, be aware though that it is built on a hillside and is very hard going in places. Not long from the yellow tees and quite forgiving for the wayward drives so there\'s no hunting for balls if you miss the fairways. Greens and firways fantastic and lovely fine sand in the bunkers. I play off five and shot 73, plenty of birdie opportunities are available so the opportunity is there for a good score. Rooms great, food good and £4 a pint so good value for money considering the location. Staff very friendly and accommodating nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended well worth £125.
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Keith O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2012
Standard course fees are £100, which i'd never pay to play anwhere other than a top top course. My round here was a gift. If i were to put a fair green fee price on it i'd say £65-£70 would be much nearer the mark. We'll see how the course fares over the next couple of years and if they stick to the £100 mark or start giving some offers out. It is a lovely course, no question. We played after all the rain May '12, and before the sunshine, so some areas atleast between tee and fairway were suffering a bit. Rough is very unforgiving... think broken wrists if you overdo your escape. Greens very good but not exceptional at all which is surprising given how new this course is... i would have thought they'd go all out for top greens. Plenty of hills and therefore some blind holes but because you get course maps it's not really a problem. You do have to plot your way around some of the holes and chose your club carefully as the course is well laid out. We creamed a couple of drives on one of the holes (8 i think) which unusually has a split fairway. Fully expected to be sitting pretty but found ourselves to have been "too straight" and overran into rough! So on occasion, what you think is a great shot can leave you with a bad stance or even lie. First timers will definitely get a few surprises at some stage in their round.
All in all a really good course, lovely clubhouse, glad i played it, but overpriced for sure and until some deals get reeled out i won't be back. They seem to want to keep it exclusive in a time when golf is all about being inclusive... It's just not a good enough course, but we'll see where it goes.
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 93 Handicap: 14.7)
All in all a really good course, lovely clubhouse, glad i played it, but overpriced for sure and until some deals get reeled out i won't be back. They seem to want to keep it exclusive in a time when golf is all about being inclusive... It's just not a good enough course, but we'll see where it goes.
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 93 Handicap: 14.7)
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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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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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John D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2017
Played both courses and they were both a test for any handicapper of golfer.My preference was the championship course.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 15.5)
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 15.5)
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Ben C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 19 2016
Stunning setup. Played Colt course in pristine condition. Short and tight, rough is unforgiving. Greens hard and fast. Some fantastic tee shots. Get a buggy as some steep hills.
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James B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2016
Great course, greens are good and run smooth. Lovely tee boxes and the fairways are fair and decent. easier back 9 and mostly flat the last 5 holes
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: )
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Mark J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2016
A fantastic course in great condition as you would expect some stunning views up and down the tyne valley and challenging holes and its on my doorstep wish i could afford to play here more often
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 96 Handicap: 17.7)
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 96 Handicap: 17.7)
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Richard W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2016
Excellent course, very hard for a beginner but a must when in Northumberland
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 128 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 128 Handicap: )
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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.
