A view of a green at Bishop Auckland Golf Club
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4.7
69 Reviews (69)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
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Recommend this course
69 out of 69 reviews
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4.6
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4.0
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
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Layout
4.6
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4.8
Amenities
4.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1894
Architect Mark Kerr (2014) Jonathan Gaunt (2014)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 22
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.7
69 Reviews (69)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bishop Auckland

Considering all the rain the course was in good condition the clubhouse and catering very good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good condition for this time of year. Still a challenge off winter tees. Greens running ok and firm enough. Will play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely course and in great condition

This is my second time playing at this course and my opinion hasn't changed from the first time I was here. The course is beautiful and in great condition, even considering the bad weather we've had recently. The views on nearly all the holes are stunning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

First time playing at Bishopb Auckland, but will definitely come again. Course in fantastic condition. Can't rate off course amenities as not used.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A course for the driver

First time playing this course. Felt like a lot of par 5’s and par3’s but nether the less I thoroughly enjoyed this round. It’s one of the better courses in Durham. The majority of the course is nice wide fairways which are in impeccable condition. Some holes bring a lot of course management in to play as it’s very easy just to boom the big stick down the wide fairways and hope for the best when in fact it’s a better shot to use the 3wood or driving iron. On approach to the greens you can see the club has first glass grounds men. I will 100% be playing this course again. The club also has a very decent pro shop and very reasonable pricing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course

My first, but hopefully not my last, time playing this course. It's extremely well kept, with both fairways and greens in fantastic condition. The views of the surrounding countryside also make this a visual treat.
Definitely recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Decent course, strange layout at times, but we’ll be back

The course is a good length, although in damp conditions it plays very long. At times it’s an odd layout with greens and tees in each other’s way, and there was some standing water around some of the greens.
The bar staff were friendly enough, although the pro didn’t seem the most welcoming.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning

Course is lovely, in fabulous condition, and amazing views over the wear.
Matts off the fairway and most tees spoilt the round a touch but can’t complain too much for the time of year. All the staff and members were super friendly and helpful

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Course closed

Course closed and also closed when you (Golf Now) took the booking. Have informed credit card company to stop the payment. Can’t see how else to contact you. Replying to your email no good as you’ve set up as “no-reply” - hugely frustrating!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course conditions couldn't be helped due to amount of rain we had over the previous days

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best courses in the north east

This was my first time playing this course and I have to say it is one of the best in the north east. Well laid out course, fantastic views. The course is immaculate!! Great staff at this venue, I will be playing it again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

Courses aren't in excellent condition. Pro shop staff is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hot Tee Time @ Bishop Auckland

Lovely course. Great condition. Legs took a beating but thoroughly enjoyed it.
Will be back again no doubt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great, challenging course

Lovely round today on this excellent course.
Some really interesting and challenging holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not what was promised

Prior to play I checked that all greens were in play and was assured that they were - they were not - several holes had temporary greens.
This is understandable given the weather that we have had, but why lie about it.
Course was in fair condition which is a credit to greenkeepers.
Pace of play marked down as I got stuck behind an elderly ‘gentlemen’s’ 3 ball which refused to let me play through. Upon consulting some members after the round, it would seem that one of this group is well known for never letting anyone play through.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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