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4.6
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
98.2%
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100 out of 104 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.6
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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Whickham Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6286 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.1

Course Details

Year Built 1938
Architect Andrew Mair (2016) Mark James (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 22
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Great Britain & Ireland (2020 #15)

Reviews

4.6
104 Reviews (104)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fine course,very friendly

Played for the first time with 3 others on a GolfNow pay to play,found the course in amazing nick considering all the snow/rain we've had,only paid £12 for my round and scored a 97 after 6 months of no practice or game play,enjoyed even more with my 3 playing partners whom.id never met yet had a great game and lots of banter,well done to the groundsmen

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Value

Great course considering the weather ! No hold ups at all despite a 10am tee time. Bar area & spike bar has been totally refurbished and is excellent ! Fully recommend this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Course was in excellent condition considering the rain we have had . Lots of leaves on the ground made it hard to find a stray ball but expected at this time of year enjoyed the day and the rain held off

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent

Nice course however would have been nice to have known the greens had been hollow tined. Other than that nice course and bar

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

good value and a great course

Great course very challenging, quite a few blind holes which is not ideal when playing on your own, the day was red hot which made for good round , 32 point scored so quite happy for my first time , will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great testing course.

I'm a pretty terrible golfer, play off 28 stable Ford, played here first and second time Friday and Sunday. Friday went very well. Sunday didn't. Only due to my ability. Course is well maintained, fairways very tidy and greens well manicured. A few tight tree lined fairways so reign in the distance and go for accuracy and you'll have a great time on here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Excellent and Challenging

Great day spent at the immaculate Whickham golf course. All met were very friendly and the clubhouse amenities are excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Booking

As someone who needs a buggy I ring to find out availability! Book via golf now £20 or £30 direct! Obvious what I done & rang back to book buggy but someone might be able to explain!

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

A great challenge

Whickham is a course where you have to play every type of shot from an uphill lie to a down hill lie. There a blind shots, dog legs and some long holes. It was great value for money and would recommend it to anyone who has not played it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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