Badger1985

1st time playing Rothbury but it won't be the last. Stunning course in a stunning place. Played most courses in the north east and this is up there. Played the course after 3 days of solid rain but it was still very playable. Greens were slow to be expected and the fairways were slightly long too, but can't complain following the recent weather. Was in better condition than i expected. It's a tricky course with small greens which i like. Every hole is a different test and there are a couple of driveable par 4s. The members that we bumped in to around the course were all very welcoming too. Top marks from me, hope to be back soon!!

Played this course for the 2nd time and it wasn't what i remembered 1st time round. Tee boxes looked like they hadn't been moved for weeks not days, hacked to pieces but the fairways were good as were the greens apart from the ones covered in swan and goose excrete. The most annoying part of the round was the rate of play infront of us. It took 2 of us 4 hours to play 16 holes where we walked off fed up. The 4 ball infront didnt allow us to play through and they were constantly hunting for balls in the bushes. If you are looking for a smooth trouble free round, look elsewhere. Won't be back!!

This was the first time i have played Newbiggin and wow, what a great course. The greens were in brilliant condition as were the fairways. Some of the holes are stunning and each hole is a different challenge. Planning on a return soon and contemplating becoming a member. If you haven't played this links course, give it a shot, its well worth it.

I have drove past this course on a number of occasions but never played it. To be honest i was dissapointed with the condition, especially the greens and tee boxes. Putting was nearly impossible due to the poor greens and the tee boxes were basically cut into the fairways and realy rough. I lost total interest in keeping a card after 6 holes as the course played so badly. I dont know if it was a seasonal thing but i played 4 different courses in 4 days and Beamish was the worste by some distance. The staff and facilities were excellent, just gutted the course wasnt as good, and i hate saying that.