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
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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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Reviewed Jun 18 2026
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Reviewed Jun 5 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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Reviewed Jul 23 2023
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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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