Whitley Bay Golf Club
Course Information
Whitley Bay Golf Club, Tyne and Wear is an 18 hole, par 72 (6579 yard), private, downland golf course established in 1910.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6579 yards | Private | Downland
About Whitley Bay Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Claremont Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3UF United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 252 0180
Golf Pro: Peter Crosby | Tel: 0191 2520180 ext 3
Website: https://www.whitleybaygolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round £40.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: £35.00 per round (Sunday afternoon) & Bank Holidays only *
- Societies Accepted to Play
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| whitley bay | White | 72 | 73 [135] | 6579 | ||
| whitley bay | Yellow | 71 | 72 [127] | 6304 | ||
| whitley bay | Orange | 71 | 71 [128] | 6135 | ||
| whitley bay | Red | 74 | 74 [134] | 5754 | ||
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4.17
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What the club says: In the North East there are few more challenging courses. Founded in 1890 on the sea front links it moved to its current location in 1906 and still lies within half a mile of the coast. Measuring 6579 yards from the white tees the par 72 sss72 course presents generous fairways, bordered by undulating rough and gorse and large trees.
A key feature is the Briardene which runs through the course and must be carried from the 5th,15th and 16th tees and comes into play on the 12th
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Mark P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2023
Fantastic course
Lovely course, with some really hard holes and lots of elevation changes. Good test of your game, and some great views as well.Reviewer Rating
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Peter G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2022
Superb layout
Always look forward to playing here and have done many times. It's a challenging but far test with many memorable holes. Played yesterday, 25th October and it was in fantastic condition with thecexception of some bunkers where the sand was so compacted they should've been classed as GUR. Nevertheless I'd highly recommend a visit.Reviewer Rating
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George Thomas rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2021
Course has potential
Played this course yesterday, great layout and views but terrible condition. Turned up early to practice but the facilities were awful, there's a chipping green that clearly isnt looked after as it was like chipping onto a scabby fairway. The practice ground where you need your own balls is a ten minute walk and you spend most of your time waiting to hit shots as it adjoins the first hole. At the bottom of the range is an old abandoned green. Onto the course and the tee boxes didn't look like they had been cut for a couple of weeks, greens were slow and bobbly. There are 4 newish greens that were absolutely terrible, spoke to some members afterwards in the very friendly bar and they said those new greens are always bad and hoped they would be dug up and replaced soon! I wouldn't pay to play here again until they sort the condition out, shame as it could be a really nice course.Reviewer Rating
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Wayne B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2019
Fantastic
Even though the ground was saturated the course was amazing , would love to play in the summerReviewer Rating
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Arthur S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2018
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Liked the course so much took out membershipReviewer Rating
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Scott R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2018
Excellent Course
If I'm honest the course was in better shape than me ...... ha haOverall it's an excellent course and good test of golf .... would recommend it to anyone in the area !
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Barbara Blenkinsop / Ouston rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2017
Ladies open 10 Aug 2017
Played the course today and it was immaculate. Probably the best course I have played this year. It would have been nice to know about the changes that have been made but I thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to next year.Reviewer Rating
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Phillip A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2017
Fantastic work has been done to improve an already great course at Whitley bay! Improvements are definitely for the best. Couldn't recommend any more!!
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: )
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: )
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Craig S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 2 2017
course was in good condition, but gets confusing around the 9th where different holes on the card that are actually on the course
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 15.4)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 15.4)
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Craig S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 2 2017
course was in good condition, but gets confusing around the 9th where different holes on the card that are actually on the course
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 15.4)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 15.4)
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Steve Gordon rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 8 2017
Make no bones about it. If you can get around here playing to your handicap then enjoy your celebratory pint in the lovely Clubhouse. First hole...easy par 5. Then the 2nd brings you back down to earth. The fun continues. And it is fun. Not a poor hole on the course. The 12th is magnificent but only a taste to such a tough finishing stretch of the last four holes. Greens large and good speed.Views lovely. Sea air is bracing especially when it blows hard. A great track. Play it. You will return.
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Gareth B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2016
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Sue R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 11 2016
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Ian O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 13 2016
all good,only one thing,hard to read greens,patchy in colour,on some
(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 94 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 94 Handicap: 28)
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Darren L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2016
The very strange weather for this time of year did not take away that this was a very nice course with some great holes. The locals told us we were just in time for two new holes to be opened. Really enjoyed this course, will definitely be coming back in the summer.
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 116 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 116 Handicap: 28)
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J Short rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 13 2015
Excellent Course!! Distinct features on every hole making the round interesting, challenging and highly enjoyable. The course is in incredible condition, the fairways and greens could would be at home at some of the best golf clubs in the country. I had a look at some of the plans for the coming years at WBGC and i feel it could be one of the best in the north east. The 16th was a personal favorite a daunting long par 4 which fits perfectly into the natural land.
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Steve C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2015
(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 84 Handicap: 16.5)
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Robert B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 1 2014
(Round played: Dec 2014 - Score: 94 Handicap: )
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Keith O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2014
Lovely course, well kept. Pricey if not playing as a guest though. Club members although friendly, seem quite old fashioned and unduly strict about their golf and very cliquey. It's also the most aged membership i've seen at any golf club anywhere. Having said that, wouldn't hesitate playing again for the course quality.
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 95 Handicap: 13.8)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 95 Handicap: 13.8)
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Richard K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2014
Great links style course with plenty of variation on the greens and approach. Course is in good condition.
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 107 Handicap: 21.8)
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 107 Handicap: 21.8)
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Steve rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2014
One of the best layouts in the northeast of England, and new greenkeeper seems to be getting the course into the best condition in many many years. Quite long, but fair. Back 9 very strong, with a brutal par 5 (12th) which is justifiably (and unusually) the stroke index 1 hole. Last 5 holes are brilliant. Friendly new pro too. A club on the way up!
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Chris W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 5 2014
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Steve M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2012
Really warm welcome and good course to match.
Played week after 7 weeks of rain but course held up well and greens were excellent concidering the amount of rain and difficulty with cutting them.
Overall a good course and worth a visit.
Watch out for the final 5 holes as your card could be easily wrecked and the 12 is a monster of a par 5 with lots happening to come away with anything over 7.
(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.5)
Played week after 7 weeks of rain but course held up well and greens were excellent concidering the amount of rain and difficulty with cutting them.
Overall a good course and worth a visit.
Watch out for the final 5 holes as your card could be easily wrecked and the 12 is a monster of a par 5 with lots happening to come away with anything over 7.
(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.5)
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Mick M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2011
An average course with no special features worth mentioning.
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Philip M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 6 2011
A good variety of holes, with some great challenges on the long par 5, hole 12 and ravines across serveral holes.
Greens could be better, a little tufty in places allowing the ball to bobble of course.
19th hole very clean and great value!
Greens could be better, a little tufty in places allowing the ball to bobble of course.
19th hole very clean and great value!
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Mike T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2010
A fine days golf on an interesting and varied course. Good condition fairways and neat if slightly slow greens. A course I will need to play several times to feel I have taken in and to do justice to.
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Philip M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 9 2009
A lovely course with some challenging holes across ravines. Recent drainage on course causing a few GUR issues at present July 09.
Visitors can't play Sat.
Visitors can't play Sat.
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David B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2008
Course is now in good nick, but could do with a closer cut. greens a little slow but can't complain due to the amount of rain we have had. Play it just for the par 5 no.12 superb will give you nightmares!
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Whitley Bay Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Whitley Bay Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
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 Whitley Bay Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Whitley Bay Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Whitley Bay Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Whitley Bay Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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