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4.7
164 Reviews (164)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
99.7%
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162 out of 164 reviews
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4.2
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.6
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6287 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built 1900
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1922) Jonathan Gaunt (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Showers, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.7
164 Reviews (164)
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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best courses in the area.

This course is outstanding. A beautiful setting, great holes, excellent condition, friendly golfers and staff.
I have played here a few times and I always enjoy my round, no matter what the weather. Thinking course where you don't just try and bomb it off the tee. Always a challenge and even more so if the weather is bad
Staff are great and the food in the clubhouse is excellent. This and Goswick Park are the best courses in the area in my opinion and you can play here for half the price of Goswick

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Today's golf trip

Played here 27th Feb bit windy but bright sunny day but course n greens were in great nick, wind made it more difficult but course was great as always never been disappointed when visit here and will be back again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
First Time Playing

none starter

I booked up the day before as I imagine many do... Unfortunately I did not get a confirmation email to confirm the booking.. as a result i tried calling the course many times in the morning to no avail.

as a result I did not travel the hour long journey through fear of being a wasted journey.

I called the club today to try and rearrange the booking but got met with "we cant match prices of golf now so not our problem"

I understand I share the blame and accept I've lost £55 as a result but if it was me I'd go out of my way to help and show people that golf is a class above the rest...

Conditions Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a stunning setting

Course held up well from lots of rain - great welcome and greens were fantastic for a wet February- wish I could keep this course a secret !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging links

Pretty short with only one par 5, but some extremely challenging holes. Positioning your tee shot is much more important than length here. Shame you don’t see much of the beautiful seaside but other castle views were awesome. We played in quite nice weather but still got the windy blasts on the back nine.
Greens were awesome for January and we only had to play off a couple of tee mats.
Pre round snacks were good staff friendly and pace of play pretty good. Even though we were being pushed by single players behind.
Overall I’d go back again and hope for a warm day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beauty

Played the day after The Open on a very warm day. Course is well laid out with undulating greens in fabulous condition. A thoroughly enjoyable links experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

In amazing condition for early January. Course is good and really ramps up on the 8th which is a fantastic hole. 8-13 are the best holes with the best views. £25 is excellent value, anything less is a steal. No winter greens and no mats required. The photos online don’t do the course justice, it’s way more interesting and varied than it appears.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable experience

Played Dunstanburgh yesterday. Lovely sunny afternoon although quite breezy. Challenging course with some interesting greens and deep bunkers. Spectacular views. Was warned to take some old balls! Lost 2 but found 5 so can’t complain!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course in great location

Course in great condition, greens excellent, setting excellent, nothing nicer on a sunny October day…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

It’s tough into the wind as you might expect on a coastal location. Interesting layout with some tough holes. Fantastic location with the beautiful castle as a backdrop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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